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Teaching Learning Principles & Practice

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When a nursing instructor provides feedback, it should ideally be:

A. Vague and subjective.

B. Focused on the student's personality.

C. Specific, objective, and timely. ✓

D. Given only at the end of the semester.

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing

Jun 6, 2026

The most effective way to ensure “transfer of learning” for a complex nursing skill is through:

A. Theoretical lectures only.

B. Varied practice environments and opportunities for application. ✓

C. One-time demonstration.

D. Limited feedback.

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing

Jun 6, 2026

A nursing student struggling with aseptic technique is provided with a video demonstration to watch before clinical. This demonstrates the use of technology to support:

A. Passive learning.

B. Visual learning and preparation for practice. ✓

C. Instructor workload reduction.

D. Assessment only.

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing

Jun 6, 2026

The primary goal of “patient education” by nurses is to:

A. Ensure patient compliance without understanding.

B. Empower patients to manage their own health and make informed decisions. ✓

C. Delegate nursing tasks to patients.

D. Provide comprehensive medical diagnoses.

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing

Jun 6, 2026

Which learning theory would support the idea that a patient’s motivation to learn about their diabetes management is significantly influenced by seeing successful outcomes in other diabetic patients?

A. Behaviorism.

B. Humanism.

C. Social Learning Theory. ✓

D. Cognitivism.

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing

Jun 6, 2026

The principle of “readiness” in learning is most critical when teaching:

A. Basic anatomy.

B. Complex psychomotor skills like IV insertion. ✓

C. Historical nursing facts.

D. Ethical theories.

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing

Jun 6, 2026

A nursing instructor uses a pre-test before a unit on cardiac emergencies to gauge students’ existing knowledge. This is an example of:

A. Summative assessment.

B. Diagnostic assessment. ✓

C. Formative feedback.

D. Performance evaluation.

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing

Jun 6, 2026

When teaching a patient a new skill, such as self-injecting medication, the most effective sequence of teaching is generally:

A. Tell, then show, then allow practice with feedback. ✓

B. Show, then tell, then test.

C. Tell only, then assume understanding.

D. Just give them a brochure.

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing

Jun 6, 2026

The process of learning involves a relatively permanent change in:

A. Physical appearance.

B. Intellectual capacity only.

C. Behavior or knowledge. ✓

D. Emotional state only.

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing

Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following is a key characteristic of effective feedback?

A. It is always negative to encourage improvement.

B. It is focused on general statements about performance.

C. It is specific, actionable, and delivered in a supportive manner. ✓

D. It is only provided by the instructor.

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing

Jun 6, 2026

In the context of instructional planning, “learning objectives” should be:

A. Vague and broad.

B. Measurable, specific, and achievable. ✓

C. Instructor-focused.

D. Determined only by student requests.

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing

Jun 6, 2026

The purpose of “diagnostic assessment” in nursing education is to:

A. Assign a final grade to students.

B. Identify students' prior knowledge and learning gaps before instruction begins. ✓

C. Evaluate teaching effectiveness at the end of a course.

D. Compare student performance to a national average.

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Jun 6, 2026

A nursing student demonstrates improved critical thinking after participating in a series of problem-based learning scenarios. This outcome is an example of effective:

A. Behaviorist conditioning.

B. Cognitive restructuring. ✓

C. Humanistic self-actualization.

D. Transfer of learning.

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing

Jun 6, 2026

The “cognitive domain” of Bloom’s Taxonomy is concerned with:

A. Emotional responses.

B. Physical skills.

C. Intellectual abilities and knowledge. ✓

D. Interpersonal communication.

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Jun 6, 2026

An effective nursing educator encourages students to challenge assumptions and explore alternative solutions to clinical problems. This approach fosters:

A. Dependency.

B. Rote learning.

C. Critical thinking. ✓

D. Compliance.

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing

Jun 6, 2026

Bloom’s Taxonomy serves as a valuable tool for nursing educators to:

A. Determine student personality traits.

B. Design learning objectives and assessment tasks at various cognitive levels. ✓

C. Standardize all teaching methods.

D. Measure student motivation.

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing

Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following is a characteristic of a “learner-centered” approach in nursing education?

A. The instructor controls all aspects of learning.

B. Students are active participants in determining their learning pathways. ✓

C. Assessment is always standardized.

D. The focus is solely on delivering content.

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing

Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following is a key component of effective clinical teaching?

A. Avoiding direct observation of student performance.

B. Providing infrequent and generalized feedback.

C. Creating a supportive and challenging learning environment. ✓

D. Focusing solely on student errors.

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing

Jun 6, 2026

A nursing instructor observes a student struggling with sterile gloving technique. The most appropriate initial action is to:

A. Immediately fail the student.

B. Verbally correct the student's error in front of the patient.

C. Pause the activity, gently guide the student through the correct steps, and allow re-practice. ✓

D. Tell the student to figure it out on their own.

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Jun 6, 2026

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Practice Questions

When a nursing instructor provides feedback, it should ideally be:

The most effective way to ensure “transfer of learning” for a complex nursing skill is through:

A nursing student struggling with aseptic technique is provided with a video demonstration to watch before clinical. This demonstrates the use of technology to support:

The primary goal of “patient education” by nurses is to:

Which learning theory would support the idea that a patient’s motivation to learn about their diabetes management is significantly influenced by seeing successful outcomes in other diabetic patients?

The principle of “readiness” in learning is most critical when teaching:

A nursing instructor uses a pre-test before a unit on cardiac emergencies to gauge students’ existing knowledge. This is an example of:

When teaching a patient a new skill, such as self-injecting medication, the most effective sequence of teaching is generally:

The process of learning involves a relatively permanent change in:

Which of the following is a key characteristic of effective feedback?

In the context of instructional planning, “learning objectives” should be:

The purpose of “diagnostic assessment” in nursing education is to:

A nursing student demonstrates improved critical thinking after participating in a series of problem-based learning scenarios. This outcome is an example of effective:

The “cognitive domain” of Bloom’s Taxonomy is concerned with:

An effective nursing educator encourages students to challenge assumptions and explore alternative solutions to clinical problems. This approach fosters:

Bloom’s Taxonomy serves as a valuable tool for nursing educators to:

Which of the following is a characteristic of a “learner-centered” approach in nursing education?

Which of the following is a key component of effective clinical teaching?

A nursing instructor observes a student struggling with sterile gloving technique. The most appropriate initial action is to:

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