Which statement shows a personal commitment to work on the goal ...

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Which statement shows a personal commitment to work on the goal of devoting more time to coursework for the LPN/LVN program?
 
  a. My friends have to stop asking me to do time-consuming favors for them.
  b. My family needs to take on more responsibility for household tasks so I have more time to study.
  c. The charge nurse should stop asking me to work overtime and instead ask other CNAs.
  d. I will say no' when people ask me to do things that take time away from my studies.

Question 2

When a nurse tells a peer, You have to watch out for the charge nurse. Sometimes she's OK, but sometimes she's just plain unreasonable. The best thing to do is to tell her off the first time she gets on your back about something.
 
  Keep me posted and I'll try to help you. An assertive reply would be
 
  a. Thanks for the warning. I'll be careful.
  b. You take care of yourself, and I'll watch out for myself.
  c. I think it would be best for me to work on my relationship independently.
  d. It seems to me that you're playing a manipulative game and giving out poor advice.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
This I statement shows that the individual can assume responsibility for implementing a goal. The other options are all statements indicating what others should do.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
This response deals directly with the nurse who is labeling the charge nurse and attempting to divide and conquer. It makes it clear that the nurse is capable of making assessments and planning actions.