Question 1

Which statement is true about the usefulness of audiovisual materials and computer-assisted instruction in a nursing course?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can be omitted because they add little to student learning. 
B)  It is unnecessary to take notes on their content. 
C)  They provide multisensory channels for learning content. 
D)  Their content cannot be used by instructors for examination questions. 
A)  They can be omitted because they add little to student learning. 
B)  It is unnecessary to take notes on their content. 
C)  They provide multisensory channels for learning content. 
D)  Their content cannot be used by instructors for examination questions. C

Question 2

A nursing student has a course syllabus and a course outline. When anticipating what topics to study for an examination, it is best to refer to the

Accepted Answer

A)  course objectives. 
B)  unit objectives. 
C)  bibliography. 
D)  course policies. 
A)  course objectives. 
B)  unit objectives. 
C)  bibliography. 
D)  course policies. B

Question 3

The area in which library materials are checked out and returned is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

circulation desk
The circulation desk is the area in which library materials are checked out and returned.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  schedule another hour of nightly study. 
B)  correct eyestrain by having his or her eyes tested. 
C)  study where there are fewer external distractions. 
D)  listen actively in class to reduce study hours. 
A)  schedule another hour of nightly study. 
B)  correct eyestrain by having his or her eyes tested. 
C)  study where there are fewer external distractions. 
D)  listen actively in class to reduce study hours.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  mental fatigue. 
B)  background noise. 
C)  the physical environment. 
D)  other nursing students. 
A)  mental fatigue. 
B)  background noise. 
C)  the physical environment. 
D)  other nursing students.

Question 6

A nursing student uses the Internet to learn about the use of antidepressant medications. Select the domain names that would suggest that information on the site is credible. (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) .com 
B) .gov 
C) .edu 
D) .net 
A) .com 
B) .gov 
C) .edu 
D) .net

Question 7

A nursing student tells another student, "The instructor assigned both a textbook chapter and a journal article! It should be one or the other, not both!" The reply that shows the best understanding of the assignment is

Accepted Answer

A)  "The journal article may give us updated information on one aspect of the assignment." 
B)  "Sometimes textbooks have incorrect information, so it provides checks and balances." 
C)  "Reading articles allows us to make sure the instructors provide current information in lecture." 
D)  "Copyright laws prevent the instructor from lecturing directly from that source, so we have to read." 
A)  "The journal article may give us updated information on one aspect of the assignment." 
B)  "Sometimes textbooks have incorrect information, so it provides checks and balances." 
C)  "Reading articles allows us to make sure the instructors provide current information in lecture." 
D)  "Copyright laws prevent the instructor from lecturing directly from that source, so we have to read."

Question 8

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.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Leave easy questions until last. 
B)  Answer all questions. Guess if necessary. 
C)  Leave answers unchanged after recording them. 
D)  Save time; stop reading options when the answer is found. 
E)  Read options and eliminate all wrong options.
F) Eliminate options unrelated to the subject matter. 
A)  Leave easy questions until last. 
B)  Answer all questions. Guess if necessary. 
C)  Leave answers unchanged after recording them. 
D)  Save time; stop reading options when the answer is found. 
E)  Read options and eliminate all wrong options.
F) Eliminate options unrelated to the subject matter.

Question 9

Which student would be classified as a passive listener?

Accepted Answer

A)  Student A, who completes a grocery list during class 
B)  Student B, who asks questions about class content 
C)  Student C, who puts key concepts into words during note taking 
D)  Student D, who contributes to classroom discussion of the topic 
A)  Student A, who completes a grocery list during class 
B)  Student B, who asks questions about class content 
C)  Student C, who puts key concepts into words during note taking 
D)  Student D, who contributes to classroom discussion of the topic

Question 10

A nursing student tells a peer, "There's so much to remember that I'm afraid I'll never pass the skill evaluation for changing a sterile dressing." A helpful response by the peer would be based on the understanding that for most nursing students, psychomotor/clinical skills can best be learned by

Accepted Answer

A)  performing them. 
B)  reading about them. 
C)  watching a peer practice them. 
D)  watching a filmstrip about them. 
A)  performing them. 
B)  reading about them. 
C)  watching a peer practice them. 
D)  watching a filmstrip about them.

Question 11

A nursing student asks a peer, "Why do we need a course outline when we have a course syllabus?" The response that best explains the importance of course outlines is

Accepted Answer

A)  "They replace the teacher." 
B)  "They substitute for the textbook." 
C)  "They eliminate the need for class attendance." 
D)  "They indicate the level of understanding needed to pass the course." 
A)  "They replace the teacher." 
B)  "They substitute for the textbook." 
C)  "They eliminate the need for class attendance." 
D)  "They indicate the level of understanding needed to pass the course."

Question 12

Which nursing students are using the learning resource center appropriately? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Student A checks out a text for home use. 
B)  Student B obtains an article on interlibrary loans. 
C)  Student C makes a copy of a reference article. 
D)  Student D finds it a quiet place to study. 
E)  Student E seeks to purchase a book.
F) Student F obtains a back issue of a nursing journal.
G) Student G goes there to instant message. 
A)  Student A checks out a text for home use. 
B)  Student B obtains an article on interlibrary loans. 
C)  Student C makes a copy of a reference article. 
D)  Student D finds it a quiet place to study. 
E)  Student E seeks to purchase a book.
F) Student F obtains a back issue of a nursing journal.
G) Student G goes there to instant message.

Question 13

A nursing student was ill when the class toured the learning resource center (LRC). What independent action should the student take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perceive it as a missed opportunity. 
B)  Ask the librarian if a self-guided online tour is available. 
C)  Ask to see another student's notes about the tour. 
D)  Report his or her unawareness to the instructor of LRC features. 
A)  Perceive it as a missed opportunity. 
B)  Ask the librarian if a self-guided online tour is available. 
C)  Ask to see another student's notes about the tour. 
D)  Report his or her unawareness to the instructor of LRC features.

Question 14

A nursing student has difficulty concentrating while studying and is easily distracted by external activity. Daydreaming is triggered by relaxation and music. The best physical environment for studying would be sitting

Accepted Answer

A)  on a bed with the feet up and the back against a pillow. 
B)  in a reclining chair facing a television with the volume turned on low. 
C)  at the kitchen table during meal preparation or "clean-up" time. 
D)  at a desk in a quiet room. 
A)  on a bed with the feet up and the back against a pillow. 
B)  in a reclining chair facing a television with the volume turned on low. 
C)  at the kitchen table during meal preparation or "clean-up" time. 
D)  at a desk in a quiet room.

Question 15

In what significant way does the NCLEX-PN examination differ from a paper and pencil multiple choice examination given during the program of study?

Accepted Answer

A)  The NCLEX-PN questions are more difficult. 
B)  The test taker cannot guess when taking the NCLEX-PN exam. 
C)  The questions on the NCLEX-PN must be answered in sequence. 
D)  Only program tests contain alternate format items, such as short answer questions. 
A)  The NCLEX-PN questions are more difficult. 
B)  The test taker cannot guess when taking the NCLEX-PN exam. 
C)  The questions on the NCLEX-PN must be answered in sequence. 
D)  Only program tests contain alternate format items, such as short answer questions.

Question 16

A technique that emphasizes individual accountability for learning a specific academic task while working in small groups is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

cooperative learning
Cooperati

Question 17

A nursing student complains about difficulty remembering information read in the text. To resolve this problem effectively, the student should address the fact that the most common reason students cannot remember information is

Accepted Answer

A)  information overload. 
B)  lack of understanding of the material. 
C)  new knowledge interferes with recall of old knowledge. 
D)  old knowledge interferes with recall of new material. 
A)  information overload. 
B)  lack of understanding of the material. 
C)  new knowledge interferes with recall of old knowledge. 
D)  old knowledge interferes with recall of new material.

Question 18

A nursing student could best explain an Internet search engine to a peer by saying it is most like

Accepted Answer

A)  a book or periodical index. 
B)  a clinical contact with a patient. 
C)  a videotape. 
D)  the vertical file. 
A)  a book or periodical index. 
B)  a clinical contact with a patient. 
C)  a videotape. 
D)  the vertical file.

Question 19

A nursing student who wishes to check out a book listed in the course outline informs the librarian that the book is unavailable at the reserve desk. The librarian advises the student to look in the

Accepted Answer

A)  stacks. 
B)  CD-ROM. 
C)  vertical files. 
D)  periodical section. 
A)  stacks. 
B)  CD-ROM. 
C)  vertical files. 
D)  periodical section.

Question 20

Which behaviors indicate that a nursing student is taking responsibility for learning during a lecture-discussion or a cooperative learning session? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Advance preparation 
B)  Discussion participation 
C)  Listening closely 
D)  Heated argument 
A)  Advance preparation 
B)  Discussion participation 
C)  Listening closely 
D)  Heated argument

Which statement is true about the usefulness of audiovisual materials and computer-assisted instruction in a nursing course?

A nursing student has a course syllabus and a course outline. When anticipating what topics to study for an examination, it is best to refer to the

The area in which library materials are checked out and returned is the ____________________.

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 uses the Internet to learn about the use of antidepressant medications. Select the domain names that would suggest that information on the site is credible. (Select all that apply.)

A nursing student tells another student, "The instructor assigned both a textbook chapter and a journal article! It should be one or the other, not both!" The reply that shows the best understanding of the assignment 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 student would be classified as a passive listener?

A nursing student tells a peer, "There's so much to remember that I'm afraid I'll never pass the skill evaluation for changing a sterile dressing." A helpful response by the peer would be based on the understanding that for most nursing students, psychomotor/clinical skills can best be learned by

A nursing student asks a peer, "Why do we need a course outline when we have a course syllabus?" The response that best explains the importance of course outlines is

Which nursing students are using the learning resource center appropriately? (Select all that apply.)

A nursing student was ill when the class toured the learning resource center (LRC). What independent action should the student take?

A nursing student has difficulty concentrating while studying and is easily distracted by external activity. Daydreaming is triggered by relaxation and music. The best physical environment for studying would be sitting

In what significant way does the NCLEX-PN examination differ from a paper and pencil multiple choice examination given during the program of study?

A technique that emphasizes individual accountability for learning a specific academic task while working in small groups is known as ____________________.

A nursing student complains about difficulty remembering information read in the text. To resolve this problem effectively, the student should address the fact that the most common reason students cannot remember information is

A nursing student could best explain an Internet search engine to a peer by saying it is most like

A nursing student who wishes to check out a book listed in the course outline informs the librarian that the book is unavailable at the reserve desk. The librarian advises the student to look in the

Which behaviors indicate that a nursing student is taking responsibility for learning during a lecture-discussion or a cooperative learning session? (Select all that apply.)

Personal Resources of an Adult Learner

Community Resources

How Practical/Vocational Nursing Evolved: 1836 to the Present

Critical Thinking: A Lifelong Journey

Ethics Applied to Nursing: Personal Versus Professional Ethics

Nursing and the Law: What Are the Rules?

Effective Communication: Health Care Team, Patients, Faculty, and Peers

Assertiveness: Your Responsibility

Cultural Uniqueness, Sensitivity, and Competence

Spiritual Needs, Spiritual Caring, and Religious Differences

The Nursing Process: Your Role

Nursing Theory, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice

The Interdisciplinary Health Care Team: The Role of the Practical/Vocational Nurse

Health Care Settings: Continuum of Care

The Health Care System: Financing, Issues, and Trends

Collaboration: Leading and Managing

Work Force Trends: How to Find a First Job You Will Love

Licensure and Regulation: Becoming Licensed and Understanding Your State Nurse Practice Act

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Exam 2: Academic Resources (Study Skills and Test Strategies)

Which statement is true about the usefulness of audiovisual materials and computer-assisted instruction in a nursing course?

A nursing student has a course syllabus and a course outline. When anticipating what topics to study for an examination, it is best to refer to the

The area in which library materials are checked out and returned is the ____________________.

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 uses the Internet to learn about the use of antidepressant medications. Select the domain names that would suggest that information on the site is credible. (Select all that apply.)

A nursing student tells another student, "The instructor assigned both a textbook chapter and a journal article! It should be one or the other, not both!" The reply that shows the best understanding of the assignment 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 student would be classified as a passive listener?

A nursing student tells a peer, "There's so much to remember that I'm afraid I'll never pass the skill evaluation for changing a sterile dressing." A helpful response by the peer would be based on the understanding that for most nursing students, psychomotor/clinical skills can best be learned by

A nursing student asks a peer, "Why do we need a course outline when we have a course syllabus?" The response that best explains the importance of course outlines is

Which nursing students are using the learning resource center appropriately? (Select all that apply.)

A nursing student was ill when the class toured the learning resource center (LRC). What independent action should the student take?

A nursing student has difficulty concentrating while studying and is easily distracted by external activity. Daydreaming is triggered by relaxation and music. The best physical environment for studying would be sitting

In what significant way does the NCLEX-PN examination differ from a paper and pencil multiple choice examination given during the program of study?

A technique that emphasizes individual accountability for learning a specific academic task while working in small groups is known as ____________________.

A nursing student complains about difficulty remembering information read in the text. To resolve this problem effectively, the student should address the fact that the most common reason students cannot remember information is

A nursing student could best explain an Internet search engine to a peer by saying it is most like

A nursing student who wishes to check out a book listed in the course outline informs the librarian that the book is unavailable at the reserve desk. The librarian advises the student to look in the

Which behaviors indicate that a nursing student is taking responsibility for learning during a lecture-discussion or a cooperative learning session? (Select all that apply.)

Personal Resources of an Adult Learner

Community Resources

How Practical/Vocational Nursing Evolved: 1836 to the Present

Critical Thinking: A Lifelong Journey

Ethics Applied to Nursing: Personal Versus Professional Ethics

Nursing and the Law: What Are the Rules?

Effective Communication: Health Care Team, Patients, Faculty, and Peers

Assertiveness: Your Responsibility

Cultural Uniqueness, Sensitivity, and Competence

Spiritual Needs, Spiritual Caring, and Religious Differences

The Nursing Process: Your Role

Nursing Theory, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice

The Interdisciplinary Health Care Team: The Role of the Practical/Vocational Nurse

Health Care Settings: Continuum of Care

The Health Care System: Financing, Issues, and Trends

Collaboration: Leading and Managing

Work Force Trends: How to Find a First Job You Will Love

Licensure and Regulation: Becoming Licensed and Understanding Your State Nurse Practice Act

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