Download CASPER/VITA Interview/MMI Exam Questions and Answers and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! CASPER/VITA INTERVIEW/MMI EXAM QUESTIONS CASPER/VITA INTERVIEW/MMI EXAM QUESTIONS WITH GUARANTEED ACCURATE ANSWERS General question/ethical formula - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ 1. problem identification- nonjudgemental 2. gather info- nonjudgemental approach to get clarification through personal conversation 3. offer solutions- if/then 4. summary- by doing this/I would be able to do this Formula: Although this is the situation, I want to collect all the facts before making a decision. To clarify the situation, I will have a private, nonjudgemental conversation with xyz. If all is well, then I will continue to xyz. If all is not completely well, then I will moderately adjust my actions accordingly. If all is completely not well, then I will take an extreme approach. By getting clarification through private conversations and addressing the situation according to the facts, I will be able to handle it in the most appropriate, just, and respectful manner. The primary problem is xyz. The secondary problem is xyz. I completely understand that there are different sides to this situation, so I need to find the correct way to address the situation. I will gather facts in a private manner and at an appropriate time. As my relation to this person, I care about their well being and will help find solutions to resolve some of their issues. I would decide to xyz. Maybe there is something we do not know about that is contributing to the problem. Allowing us to gather all the facts will help us fully understand how to best support the situation in a respectful and efficient manner. Empathy question - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ 1. show empathy for the situation 2. personal example that you can use to illustrate these points 3. what you learned from your personal experience 4. relate it to the future Formula: The difficult impact of the situation on their well being/autonomy/safety/quality of life. I have personally experienced/witnessed similar difficulties with my family/friends/community and it impacted their lives by xyz. I learned the importance of physical/mental well being. I will apply this lesson to Conflict resolution question - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ 1. Private conversation 2. Empathy 3. Problems 4. Info gathering 5. Solutions- if/then 1. State the problem 2. Empathize for both sides (I completely understand the other member's frustrations, but there might be a valid reason why xyz is happening) 3. Gather information from the primary person that's causing the issue in a private manner and appropriate time. As this persons xyz I want to make sure everything is OK with xyz, and also help find some strategies to resolve some of the issue. 4. I would xyz. Maybe there is something going on in her life that we don't know about. 5. Letting xyz explain their situation fully will help us understand how we can best support xyz's efforts. Fill in the blanks: The primary problem is. The secondary problem is. I completely understand that there are different sides to this situation, so I need to find the correct way to address the situation. I will gather facts in a nonjudgemental manner and at an appropriate time. As my relation to this person, I care about their well being and will help find solutions to resolve some of their issues. I would decide to. Maybe there is something we do not know that is contributing to the problem. Allowing us to gather all the facts will help us fully understand how we can best support the situation in a respectful and efficient manner. Are you a leader or a follower? - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ -I consider myself to be a leader in most situations. -Starting up a Bible study with girls on my college's dance team. (reached out individually, organize times, led discussions, encouraged others to answer questions, encouraged input about what we should study) -I don't let what others are doing influence my actions. I always do what I believe is best for the group as a whole. (leading by example, not being influenced by peer pressure) What is a difficulty you have overcome? - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ - Dealing with an eating disorder & anxiety in high school and at the beginning of college. -Put strain on my personal relationships. -Wasn't able to dance for a while. This was hard for me as a competitive dancer. -Went through a lot of counseling with my family and then on my own in college. -Has made me more empathetic. -Has strengthened my personal relationships by working through issues with my family and close friends. How do you handle conflcit? - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ -When conflict arises, I aim to understand each party's point of view. -Example: My parents are divorced. I split my time 50/50 with them growing up, but my mom would get upset if she felt like my dad was getting to spend more time with us than she was. From my dad's perspective, he had the means to take us on several vacations each summer, so he didn't see a problem with it. From my mom's perspective, she didn't feel like she had the means to compete with him. When my mom expressed her frustration to me, I assured her that making her feel less than was not my intent and was probably not my dad's intent. But I made sure she knew that her feelings were valid. As a daughter, I want both of my parents to feel respected. I encouraged her to be honest with my dad about her feelings, saying his actions may not have been intentional. She didn't feel comfortable making this confrontation, so I aim to be more aware of the time I spend with my parents. If I am going to be spending extra time with my dad for some reason, I always discuss it with her and try to understand any concerns or feelings she may have. -If I am personally having conflict with someone, I try to take a step back from the situation and see things through their perspective. -I always prioritize honesty and transparency in dealing with conflicts. -Example: use the same as above, but emphasize the conflict between myself and mom Describe a time you had a conflict with an authority figure. How did you resolve this issue? - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ -On the dance team at my university -Wanted to represent the dance team on the athletic student advisory board -My athletic academic advisor told me the dance team wasn't allowed to have representatives because we aren't considered a sport -Cracked under pressure. -I felt so prepared, but I completely froze. Describe a time when you were confronted with an issue about your work. - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ -Work in the lab on data analysis or chart reviews. -Sometimes if other people around me are also working, we can get very talkative. -My manager has confronted me a few times about being too talkative with my coworkers. -I have learned to focus by listening to music and only have extensive off-topic conversations at the beginning and end of my shifts. Describe a past situation in which your ethics were challenged. - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ -One of the girls on my dance team made a social media account to post hateful things about other teams. -I knew this was wrong, but I didn't feel it was my place to tell our coaches. I knew she would be kicked off the team right before our state competition. -They quickly found out about the page from another girl. I wish I would have been more active in encouraging my friend to delete the page and be up front with our coaches about her mistake. -I know that I should always stick up for what is right no matter how hard or uncomfortable it may be. Describe a time when you used teamwork to solve a problem. - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ -My boss in the lab I worked in wanted me to use a code to perform a statistical analysis. -The code kept coming up with an error. -It was taking me a long time to figure out. -I asked 2 other lab members to help me troubleshoot. -We all contributed ideas and ended up using a combination of our ideas to fix the code. -I would have never come up with these ideas all by myself. -Having multiple perspectives and approaches when problem solving can be very beneficial. Have you ever been at odds with a coworker? How did you handle this? - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ -I teach dance, sometimes with other instructors. -One time, the person I was working with didn't know the routine. -This was frustrating because I felt like I was pulling all the weight. -Luckily, I knew the routine and made sure to keep the class moving. -After class, I made sure we met up before our next class so we would be on the same page. -Taught me to always prepare with the people I will be working with and never assume we will be on the same page. A time when you worked with others unlike yourself. - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ -Teaching dance to teams in rural areas with no access to formal dance training. -Very different culture and socioeconomic background. -Very different perspectives. -Difficult because it required me to be very patient. -Learned the importance of exposing myself to people unlike myself and how I can gain persepctive. -They were so grateful that someone was taking the time to work with them. Why do you want to pursue a job in the medical field? - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ -I love challenges. -I love getting to know people. -I have always been interested in health and the human body. -There is always more to learn and discover. -I love the culture of hard work, discipline, teamwork, and innovation. Discuss the importance of truth telling and honesty in medicine. - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ -Important to be truthful with patients. -They have the right to know information regarding their care and well being. -Important to be truthful with superiors. -If you make a mistake, it would be essential for a superior to know, so they can adjust care accordingly. -The lives of patients are in your hands, you must be honest to make sure they are receiving the best and most fully informed care possible. What skills do you possess that make you an excellent candidate? - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ -Empathetic -Goal oriented -Positive & growth mindset -Approachable & personable -Hard working Describe an experience in which you learned something about yourself. What did you learn? - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ -Went 4 hours away from home to college. -Thought I was very independent. -Learned how important my family is to me. -I have become more independent over the years, but I still love seeing them over breaks. -Showed me that I value having a family of my own one day. Discuss your strategies for maintaining a healthy balance between your school work and social life. - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ -Designate one night of the week to make plans with friends and not worry about school work. -When I am overloaded with school work, try to study with friends so I am still interacting. -Keep a schedule & be efficient so I can get things done and enjoy my free time. -Engage in stress relieving activities with friends such as working out, going for walks, or having a relaxing movie night. How do you motivate yourself, others? - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ - Motivate myself by setting goals (long and short term). -Recognize the small wins in life (set daily tasks to accomplish or goals to achieve). -Motivate others by setting a good example and empowering them to do their best. -On my dance team, I like to practice extra with girls and encourage them by telling them they are capable. What are your future goals? - Accurate Answers✔✔✔ -Do research and work in the clinical setting. -I would love to get married and raise a family.