NURSING EXAM PREP 2026 PRACTICE
SOLUTION STUDY GUIDE
◉ What is the significance of the reference pages mentioned in the
notes? Answer: They provide sources for the information presented.
◉ What is the objective (OBJ) number associated with factors
influencing nursing program success? Answer: 4
◉ What is the objective (OBJ) number associated with clinical
evaluation responsibilities? Answer: 6
◉ What is the purpose of providing rationale to instructors
regarding performance? Answer: To explain why performance does
not meet clinical objectives.
◉ What is a key responsibility of faculty regarding the curriculum?
Answer: Planning for its implementation.
◉ What does the term 'TOP' refer to in the context of the notes?
Answer: The topic of the question or content area.
,◉ What does 'KEY' signify in the notes? Answer: It indicates the
nursing process step related to the content.
◉ What is the implication of making learning simple and free from
psychological pain? Answer: It is unrealistic as learning often
involves complex concepts.
◉ What is the importance of approachable faculty in nursing
education? Answer: They help students who encounter questions or
problems.
◉ What does the acronym 'ANS' indicate in the notes? Answer: The
correct answers to the questions posed.
◉ What is the overall theme of the notes? Answer: Factors
influencing nursing education and the responsibilities of instructors.
◉ Which behaviors contribute to better time management for a
nursing student? Answer: Practicing skills in the learning resource
center, using break time to review for the next class, and discussing
class topics with a peer.
◉ What are poor uses of time for a nursing student? Answer:
Smoking during the time between classes and eating a candy bar for
energy.
,◉ What is the impact of smoking on learning efficiency? Answer:
Smoking reduces the flow of oxygen to the brain, negatively affecting
learning.
◉ What is rebound hypoglycemia and how does it relate to eating a
candy bar? Answer: Rebound hypoglycemia occurs when eating a
candy bar leads to a drop in blood sugar levels, reducing learning
efficiency.
◉ What strategies can a nursing student use to combat fear of
failure? Answer: Picturing rewards of succeeding, positive self-talk,
creating a mental script of positive thoughts, and listening to
positive music lyrics.
◉ Why is reflecting on past educational mistakes not a good strategy
for combating fear of failure? Answer: It can bring forth negative
feelings and low self-esteem, increasing fear of failure.
◉ Which generation is influenced by events such as the Vietnam
War and the civil rights movement? Answer: Baby boomers.
◉ What events shaped the baby boomer generation? Answer: The
Watergate scandal, Vietnam War, space race, civil rights movement,
, women's liberation, and the assassinations of John and Robert
Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr.
◉ What does a nursing student's action of putting on a new sterile
glove after contamination demonstrate? Answer: It demonstrates
self-evaluation.
◉ Why is self-evaluation important for learners? Answer: It helps
them develop the skill of viewing themselves and their actions
objectively.
◉ What cognitive level is associated with recognizing the need for
self-evaluation in nursing? Answer: Application.
◉ What cognitive level is associated with promoting success in a
nursing program? Answer: Comprehension.
◉ What behaviors are identified as constructive uses of learner
time? Answer: Practicing skills, reviewing class material, and
discussing topics with peers.
◉ What is the significance of positive self-talk for nursing students?
Answer: It contributes to a positive mental attitude and helps
combat fear of failure.