1. A nurse manager is teaching a class about the different role elements of RNs. If she has an adequate understanding, she can state that a care provider is
a.a nurse who medically manages patients.
b.an RN who carries out interventions that assist patients to meet positive outcomes.
c.a nurse who seeks out new endeavors.
d.a nurse who seeks out positive changes in the best interest of his or her patients.

2.A student is preparing for an exam on the different role elements of an RN. She is prepared for the exam when she can state that all of the following are elements of the RN role except
a.collaborator.
b.manager.
c.counselor.
d.therapist.

3.An RN has called the physician to explain that the patient is having second thoughts about a procedure and would like to learn more about the alternatives before proceeding. In this instance the RN is enacting the element of the RN role known as
a.counselor.
b.researcher.
c.advocate.
d.mentor.

4.An RN student is discussing formal role socialization with her nursing professor. The professor believes the RN student has a good understanding when she states that formal role socialization
a.can occur in any informal setting.
b.occurs during patient teaching.
c.does not occur in the classroom setting.
d.only occurs spontaneously.