Exam 4: Using Your Methods and Skills: Studying and Testing

A nursing student researched a topic for a class presentation online and explored several sites, using up most of the evening's study time. The next time there is an Internet assignment, a helpful strategy would be to

A struggling nursing student reports studying best in an environment with some background sound. The student should first consider

A nursing student is discouraged and states, "I'll never be good at studying!" The most helpful remark another student could make would be

A nursing student who is receiving poor grades states, "I am experiencing difficulty due to lack of time to devote to school." The additional factor that should be explored is lack of

Which statements are appropriate for telling a peer how to maximize learning from a textbook? (Select all that apply.)

A struggling nursing student studies several hours daily while children watch television nearby. It is likely that this student needs to

A nursing student is asked to identify distractions that limit the ability to concentrate. An example of an internal distraction is

A nursing student tells a peer, "After working nights, I have a problem staying focused during the afternoon lectures. My mind wanders, and all of a sudden I realize that I'm lost." What helpful hints should the peer offer? (Select all that apply.)

Which student would be classified as a passive listener?

A nursing student reads rapidly and comprehensively but has difficulty recalling the content of assigned chapters in the nursing textbook. Which hint would be most helpful?

A nursing student spends lecture time doodling and staring out the window while thinking about what to cook for dinner. This student can best be described as a/an ____________________ listener.

A nursing student listens with full attention during lectures, is open-minded and curious, and asks questions about the content. This student can best be described as a/an ____________________ listener.

At what level of information processing must LPN/LVNs function in order to pass the NCLEX-PN examination and meet employer expectations?

Which is a strategy of effective reading?

A nursing student is studying for an examination and becomes distracted by things needing to be done. The best intervention would be to

A nursing student is asked to identify distractions that limit the ability to concentrate. An example of an external distraction is

A nursing student has difficulty taking multiple choice tests. The test is graded according to the number of right answers. Select the strategies most likely to be helpful when taking this type of test. (Select all that apply.)

Which technique is most helpful to a student who wishes to better organize the material presented during a lecture?

The rationale for use of short, frequent study periods that focus on understanding the material is

A nursing student asks, "Are there any techniques to help me better understand difficult nursing concepts?" The best reply would be