Chapter 01: Reality Shock MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A graduate nurse has been hired as a nurse at a local hospital. The new nurse is in the honeymoon phase of role transition when making which of the following statements? a. ―I am so nervous about being on my own as a nurse.ǁ b. ―This will be a great learning experience.ǁ c. ―I can‘t wait to have a steady paycheck.ǁ d. ―This job is perfect. I can finally do things my own way.ǁ ANS: D The honeymoon phase is when the student nurse sees the world of nursing as quite rosy. Often, the new graduate is fascinated with the thrill of arriving in the profession. Reality shock occurs when one moves into the workforce after several years of educational preparation. Recovery and resolution occur when the graduate nurse is able to laugh at encountered situations. During this time, tension decreases, perception increases, and the nurse is able to grow as a person. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7 OBJ: Identify the characteristics of reality shoN ck U . R TS OI P N: G RT e B a. l C itO y Mshock MSC: NCLEX®: Safe and effective care environment—management of care 2. Which of the following actions by the graduate nurse is an inappropriate methodology to recover from reality shock? a. Networking c. Returning to school b. Obtaining a mentor d. Joining a support group ANS: C The transition period is successfully managed when the graduate is able to evaluate the work situation objectively and predict effectively the actions and reactions of other staff. Nurturing the ability to see humor in a situation may be a first step. Returning to school is a positive step after the graduate has worked through role transition, has some clinical experience, and is ready to focus on a new career objective. Networking, obtaining a mentor, and joining a support