Alex is sleeping five hours per night, drinking multiple energy drinks, rarely exercising, feeling overwhelmed, and struggling to concentrate. Which approach is BEST?

A newly licensed RN notices that an experienced RN frequently interrupts during shift report and makes comments such as, “You’ll understand this better once you’ve been here longer.” Which response by the new RN is most appropriate? 

A newly licensed RN is caring for a postoperative patient who has developed increasing restlessness, a heart rate of 122/min, and a blood pressure of 88/54 mm Hg. The RN immediately reports the findings to the charge nurse, who responds, “You new nurses panic about everything. The patient just had surgery. Go finish your other assessments.” The RN reassesses the patient and confirms the abnormal findings. The charge nurse is assisting with another patient and is unavailable for further discussion. Which action should the RN take next?

After several weeks, Alex reports sleeping better, walking regularly, feeling more confident about managing health behaviors, and recovering from stressful days more effectively. Which concept BEST describes the overall change?

What is the main goal of cultural anthropology?

A nurse manager wants to establish a unit culture in which newly licensed nurses feel comfortable asking questions, reporting concerns, and acknowledging mistakes. Which leadership actions would promote psychological safety? Select all that apply.

A newly licensed RN is caring for a patient with heart failure who has developed increasing fatigue, bilateral crackles, and decreased oxygen saturation. The RN notifies the provider and begins implementing prescribed interventions. Which actions demonstrate appropriate interdisciplinary collaboration? Select all that apply.

A nurse manager announces a new documentation policy. During a staff meeting, several nurses raise concerns that the policy may increase charting time and interfere with bedside care. The manager responds, “Anyone who continues questioning this policy can expect to receive an poor performance evaluation.” Which interpretation of the manager’s behavior is most accurate?

Two experienced RNs disagree about which nurse should receive a newly admitted patient. Both nurses have comparable workloads, but one has greater experience managing the patient’s complex condition. The charge nurse wants to resolve the disagreement while promoting teamwork and safe patient care. Which action best demonstrates a collaborating conflict-management approach?

An RN is serving as charge nurse when an LPN and a nursing assistant disagree about responsibility for obtaining vital signs. Their disagreement becomes increasingly loud in the hallway. Which action by the charge nurse is most appropriate?