what is the primary role of a nurse mentor

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1. What is the primary role of a nurse mentor?

A. To supervise nursing staff
B. To provide emotional support
C. To guide new nurses in their roles
D. To enforce policy compliance

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The primary role of a nurse mentor is to guide new nurses in their roles. This involves providing support, sharing knowledge and expertise, offering guidance for professional development, and assisting new nurses in adjusting to their roles and responsibilities. Option A, supervising nursing staff, is more aligned with a nurse manager's responsibilities rather than a mentor's. Option B, providing emotional support, is a part of the mentorship role but not the primary focus. Option D, enforcing policy compliance, is essential but not the primary role of a mentor, as mentoring focuses more on nurturing and developing new nurses.

2. Most evaluations are based on absolute judgment. This is:

A. A standard set by an external source.
B. The manager and staff's perceived notion.
C. Internal standards.
D. The manager's personal opinion.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The internal standard used in evaluations is the criteria set by the manager, reflecting what they perceive as reasonable and acceptable performance for the employee. Choice A is incorrect because the standard is internal, not set by an external source. Choice B is incorrect as it refers to the collective perception of the manager and staff, rather than the internal standard. Choice D is incorrect as it refers to the manager's personal opinion, which may not always align with the internal standards set for evaluations.

3. As the definition of nursing evolved, which of the following nurse theorists focused on the uniqueness of nursing?

A. Florence Nightingale
B. Virginia Henderson
C. Martha Rogers
D. Abraham Maslow

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Virginia Henderson�s definition of nursing focused on its uniqueness.

4. How does decision making differ from problem solving?

A. Decision making always involves selecting from a set of alternatives.
B. Problem solving always involves selecting one of several alternatives.
C. Problem solving never involves decision making.
D. Decision making always involves solving a problem.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because decision making always involves selecting from a set of alternatives, while problem solving involves diagnosing a problem. Option B is incorrect as problem solving involves diagnosing a problem rather than selecting one of several alternatives. Option C is incorrect because decision making is often a part of problem-solving processes. Option D is incorrect as decision making may involve selecting from alternatives, not necessarily solving a problem.

5. There are several pitfalls that should be avoided when using social media of any type. For example, a nurse or student could be found guilty of libel in which of the following scenarios?

A. Snapping a selfie with a patient
B. Posting a positive review of the hospital where the student completed clinicals
C. Creating a closed online forum where students can discuss clinical experiences without providing client information
D. Complaining about her nurse preceptor on social media, discussing the preceptor�s unprofessional characteristics.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Statements about individuals encountered in one�s professional or educational life that could damage that person�s reputation may be slander or libel and can be prosecuted as quasi-intentional torts.