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

A. Grade student performance at the end of a unit.
B. Provide ongoing feedback to guide and improve learning during a course.
C. Compare students to a norm group.
D. Determine course completion.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following is a key element of “effective teaching”?

A. Creating a supportive and stimulating learning environment.
B. Focusing solely on student deficits.
C. Avoiding student input.
D. Relying on lecture-based teaching only.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The “Humanistic” approach to learning views the learner as:

A. A blank slate.
B. A series of conditioned responses.
C. An active, self-directed individual striving for personal growth.
D. A complex information processor.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The primary challenge in promoting “retention” of knowledge in nursing is often:

A. Lack of teaching resources.
B. Information overload and insufficient opportunities for meaningful practice and application.
C. Student boredom.
D. Instructor inadequacy.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nursing instructor uses a “peer teaching” strategy where students teach concepts to each other. This supports:

A. Passive learning.
B. Active learning, deeper understanding, and collaborative skills.
C. Instructor dominance.
D. Reduced retention.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The concept of “reflection-in-action” and “reflection-on-action” in clinical teaching emphasizes:

A. Avoiding mistakes at all costs.
B. The importance of critical thinking and learning from immediate experiences and subsequent analysis.
C. Memorizing protocols.
D. Punishing errors.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The “transfer of learning” is enhanced when the learning environment:

A. Is completely different from the application environment.
B. Closely resembles the real-world context where the learning will be applied.
C. Provides no opportunities for practice.
D. Focuses solely on theoretical concepts.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

When designing an instructional plan, the first step is always to:

A. Select teaching methods.
B. Identify learning needs and define learning objectives.
C. Choose assessment tools.
D. Create visual aids.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The principle of “readiness” for learning implies that the learner must have:

A. No prior knowledge.
B. The necessary physical, cognitive, and emotional preparedness.
C. Low motivation.
D. Limited access to resources.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nursing instructor uses a “simulated patient” (actor) to provide students with practice in taking a patient history. This method primarily develops:

A. Psychomotor skills.
B. Communication and assessment skills.
C. Advanced pharmacology.
D. Research abilities.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The ultimate aim of “patient education” is to:

A. Reduce hospital costs.
B. Empower patients to take an active role in managing their health.
C. Ensure strict adherence to medical orders.
D. Delegate nursing responsibilities.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following is a key characteristic of “effective teaching”?

A. Promoting self-directed learning.
B. Encouraging dependency on the instructor.
C. Discouraging questions.
D. Relying solely on lectures.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The concept of “active learning” in nursing education involves students:

A. Sitting quietly and listening.
B. Engaging in activities such as discussions, problem-solving, and hands-on practice.
C. Copying notes from the board.
D. Memorizing facts from a textbook.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The “affective domain” of Bloom’s Taxonomy involves:

A. The development of attitudes, values, and appreciation.
B. The acquisition of intellectual knowledge.
C. The mastery of physical skills.
D. The ability to solve problems.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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Jun 6, 2026

The ultimate goal of “evaluation” in nursing education is to:

A. Only assign grades.
B. Measure student learning and provide data for program improvement.
C. Punish poor performance.
D. Compare students to each other.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The principle of “reinforcement” in learning can be used to:

A. Decrease desired behaviors.
B. Increase the likelihood of a desired behavior occurring again.
C. Have no effect on behavior.
D. Only apply to negative behaviors.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nursing instructor asks students to reflect on their feelings and experiences during a challenging clinical rotation. This supports the principles of:

A. Behaviorism.
B. Humanism and experiential learning.
C. Cognitive overload.
D. Strict adherence to rules.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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