To determine basic competency, the interview for a nursing position may include a test in:
a. pathophysiology.
b. correctly writing nursing diagnoses.
c. pharmacology.
d. computer skills.
ANS: C
Correct: Preemployment pharmacology testing is common. Institutions often give a quiz to assess basic knowledge of routinely administered medications, their purposes, and associated adverse effects.
Incorrect:
a. Pathophysiology is not basic knowledge that would be tested at a place of employment.
b. Writing nursing diagnoses is a method of thinking, not an actual practice matter.
d. Computer skills are not at the crux of nursing practice; therefore, they can be learned on the job, and in some settings they are not part of the job expectations.
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