Chapter 3 The Influence of Contemporary Trends and Issues on Nursing Education

Chapter 3  The Influence of Contemporary Trends and Issues on Nursing Education

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A current trend is for students to be evaluated to discern whether they demonstrate competence in the actual patient care environment or with a standardized patient. This process occurs in addition to or instead of traditional pencil-and-paper evaluations. This type of evaluation is referred to as
A.
core practice competencies.
B.
continuing competence.
C.
distance learning.
D.
performance-based assessment.

ANS: D
(D) is correct. Performance-based assessment is the evaluation of abilities based on an objective demonstration of specific required competencies. This may include performance in actual or simulated situations. (A) is incorrect because core practice competencies consist of the abilities and skills currently required for program completion and nursing practice. (B) is incorrect because continuing competence is required in many states for relicensure and recertification. (C) is incorrect because distant learning occurs when courses are delivered through some electronic format such as a Web-based course. The course may be presented a great distance from the student, who is never required to attend a class at a physical location.

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2. One of the major trends that currently influences nursing education and practice is
A.
increased technology in the field of critical care.
B.
the influence of research in the field of genetics.
C.
escalating communication and informatics technologies.
D.
international programs designed to standardize health care.

ANS: C
(C) is correct because with ever-expanding developments in electronic information technology, the volume of information is growing exponentially on a global level. Informatics has become a major part of education and practice that facilitates communication. (A) is incorrect because critical care is not the only area in which technology is increasing, and this has no direct impact as a major trend influencing nursing education. (B) is incorrect because research in the field of genetics is a component of ethics and is a bioethical concern that has not been identified as an influence on nursing education. (D) is incorrect because international programs designed to standardize health care have not been identified as a trend in nursing education.

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3. Although the use of technology and the Internet provides nursing faculty and students with unlimited resources and current information, an outcome associated with this trend is that
A.
users of electronic resources spend a disproportionate amount of time looking for pertinent content.
B.
additional time is available to study and revise curricula because special skills are not needed to access information via the Internet.
C.
immediate results and outcomes are expected from both students and faculty, thus enhancing time management.
D.
skills that require problem solving and reflective abilities are developed.

ANS: A
(A) is correct because students can easily become distracted by pursuit of the intriguing web of links they encounter while they search Web sites to complete assignments or find pertinent content. (B) is incorrect because students must learn to become computer literate and competent. Success in nursing courses and practice depends on these skills. (C) is incorrect because with unlimited information available to them, students may actually take more time to navigate Web-based resources than is needed for review of traditional print-based resources. (D) is incorrect because learning from the Internet helps students develop skills in analytic thinking, decision making, and reflective judgment.

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4. The new trend in nursing education that is consistent with real-world practice is focused on
A.
outcomes.
B.
objectives.
C.
goals.
D.
subjective appraisals.

ANS: A
(A) is correct because outcomes and criteria establish real expectations for clinical practice and have a powerful influence on nursing education and practice at all levels. Outcomes are used in all areas of nursing in the nursing process. (B) is incorrect because objectives refer to knowledge that the student is expected to attain. (C) is incorrect because goals are patient focused. (D) is incorrect because subjective appraisals are not used in real-world practice.

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