CNE Practice Questions
According to behaviorism in nursing education, what is emphasized for effective learning?
Critical thinking
Positive and negative reinforcement
Reflective practice
Constructing knowledge collaboratively - Correct Answers-positive and negative reinforcement
Yes, behavior would be shaped by an external source. This could be grade on an assignment for
example.
Which learning theory hypothesizes that learners actively construct knowledge by interacting
with their environment and that learning is a social process influenced by prior experiences?
Behaviorism
Cognitive theory
Constructivism
Brain-based learning - Correct Answers-Constructivism
Yes, constructivism states that learning is an active, contextualized process of constructing
knowledge through experiencing and reflecting on the experience rather than acquiring it.
Knowledge is constructed based on personal experiences and hypotheses.
In nursing education, which theory focuses on individual self-directed learning, motivation, and
personal growth, emphasizing the importance of emotions, values, and relationships?
Experiential learning theory
Humanistic learning theory
Social learning theory
Cognitive theory - Correct Answers-Humanistic learning theory
Yes, People intentionally act based on perceived needs. Learning is viewed as a personal act to
fulfill one's potential (Schunk, 2020Links to an external site.). The five basic principles of
humanistic education include the promotion of self-direction and independence; development
of the ability to take responsibility for what is learned; development of creativity; curiosity; and
an interest in the arts
,According to experiential learning theory, what is the sequence of learning stages proposed by
David Kolb?
-Observation, modeling, reinforcement, application
-Concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, active
experimentation
-imitation, explotation, reflection, collaboration
-Repitition, analysis, synthesis, evaluation - Correct Answers-Concrete experience, reflective
observation, abstract conceptualization, active experimentation
Which nursing learning theory emphasizes the importance of observation, modeling, and social
reinforcement in the learning process?
Humanistic learning theory
Cognitive theory
Social learning theory
Behaviorism - Correct Answers-Social learning theory
In which learning theory does the instructor play a role in guiding students through structured
experiences that facilitate the development of critical thinking skills?
Behaviorism
Humanism
Experiential learning theory
Social Learning Theory - Correct Answers-Experiential learning theory
According to cognitive theory in nursing education, what is a key focus when designing
instructional strategies?
Reinforcement of behaviors
Active experimentation
Mental processes and critical thinking
Collaborative learning - Correct Answers-Mental processes and critical thinking
Yes, ognitive theory defines learning as a semipermanent change in mental processes or
associations. Cognitivists do not require an outward demonstration of learning but focus more
on the internal processes and connections that take place during learning.
The principle of "nursing process" aligns closely with which learning theory, emphasizing the
,importance of systematic problem-solving and decision-making in patient care?
Behaviorism
Constructivism
Experiential learning theory
Cognitive theory - Correct Answers-Cognitive theory
Which learning theory is often associated with the idea that learners actively engage in the
process of making meaning from experiences, connecting new knowledge with existing
understanding?
Social learning theory
Constructivism
Behaviorism
Humanistic Learning theory - Correct Answers-Constructivism
Yes, constructivism states that learning is an active, contextualized process of constructing
knowledge through experiencing and reflecting on the experience rather than acquiring it.
Knowledge is constructed based on personal experiences and hypotheses.
In which learning theory could virtual reality and video conferencing be used to convey
meaning to a student?
Technology-mediated
Brain-based learning
Constructivism
Cognitivism - Correct Answers-Technology-mediated
To meet the learning needs of the student, the nurse educator will need to develop several
strategies for teaching. Which of the following strategies would best demonstrate the model of
education that meets the needs of the student?
Student centered
Group centered
Nursing centered
Educator centered - Correct Answers-Student centered
Which strategy helps develop clinical expertise?
Use real-life scenarios
, Administer content tests
Concept maps
Review case studies - Correct Answers-Use real-life scenarios
The clinical nurse educator wants to encourage active learning in the post-clinical conference.
Which of the following would indicate that the clinical nurse educator needs additional
instruction in active learning strategies?
-Lecture the students about the most common diagnoses encountered in the clinical learning
environment.
-Have each student present information about his or her patient.
-Assign students a presentation topic for post-clinical conference.
-Play an educational game that relates to the diagnoses in the clinical learning environment. -
Correct Answers--Lecture the students about the most common diagnoses encountered in the
clinical learning environment.
Which activity would best foster learning and increase student learner satisfaction in the clinical
environment?
-Assigning the student learner to observe the insertion of a peripherally inserted central
catheter (PICC) line
-Talking through the rationale for withholding a medication
-Rotating the student learner to another floor
-Having the student write a paper on acute renal failure as a makeup assignment - Correct
Answers--Talking through the rationale for withholding a medication
Evidence demonstrates that students' satisfaction is increased when clinical nurse educators
are:
Personable to students
Good delegators
Organized
Friendly with staff - Correct Answers-Organized
The clinical nurse educator is assisting students in performing health assessments and health
histories. The primary objective for today's assignment is to develop the students' ability to
obtain a more thorough and detailed focused assessment. The optimal method to teach then
would be:
Asking open-ended questions
According to behaviorism in nursing education, what is emphasized for effective learning?
Critical thinking
Positive and negative reinforcement
Reflective practice
Constructing knowledge collaboratively - Correct Answers-positive and negative reinforcement
Yes, behavior would be shaped by an external source. This could be grade on an assignment for
example.
Which learning theory hypothesizes that learners actively construct knowledge by interacting
with their environment and that learning is a social process influenced by prior experiences?
Behaviorism
Cognitive theory
Constructivism
Brain-based learning - Correct Answers-Constructivism
Yes, constructivism states that learning is an active, contextualized process of constructing
knowledge through experiencing and reflecting on the experience rather than acquiring it.
Knowledge is constructed based on personal experiences and hypotheses.
In nursing education, which theory focuses on individual self-directed learning, motivation, and
personal growth, emphasizing the importance of emotions, values, and relationships?
Experiential learning theory
Humanistic learning theory
Social learning theory
Cognitive theory - Correct Answers-Humanistic learning theory
Yes, People intentionally act based on perceived needs. Learning is viewed as a personal act to
fulfill one's potential (Schunk, 2020Links to an external site.). The five basic principles of
humanistic education include the promotion of self-direction and independence; development
of the ability to take responsibility for what is learned; development of creativity; curiosity; and
an interest in the arts
,According to experiential learning theory, what is the sequence of learning stages proposed by
David Kolb?
-Observation, modeling, reinforcement, application
-Concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, active
experimentation
-imitation, explotation, reflection, collaboration
-Repitition, analysis, synthesis, evaluation - Correct Answers-Concrete experience, reflective
observation, abstract conceptualization, active experimentation
Which nursing learning theory emphasizes the importance of observation, modeling, and social
reinforcement in the learning process?
Humanistic learning theory
Cognitive theory
Social learning theory
Behaviorism - Correct Answers-Social learning theory
In which learning theory does the instructor play a role in guiding students through structured
experiences that facilitate the development of critical thinking skills?
Behaviorism
Humanism
Experiential learning theory
Social Learning Theory - Correct Answers-Experiential learning theory
According to cognitive theory in nursing education, what is a key focus when designing
instructional strategies?
Reinforcement of behaviors
Active experimentation
Mental processes and critical thinking
Collaborative learning - Correct Answers-Mental processes and critical thinking
Yes, ognitive theory defines learning as a semipermanent change in mental processes or
associations. Cognitivists do not require an outward demonstration of learning but focus more
on the internal processes and connections that take place during learning.
The principle of "nursing process" aligns closely with which learning theory, emphasizing the
,importance of systematic problem-solving and decision-making in patient care?
Behaviorism
Constructivism
Experiential learning theory
Cognitive theory - Correct Answers-Cognitive theory
Which learning theory is often associated with the idea that learners actively engage in the
process of making meaning from experiences, connecting new knowledge with existing
understanding?
Social learning theory
Constructivism
Behaviorism
Humanistic Learning theory - Correct Answers-Constructivism
Yes, constructivism states that learning is an active, contextualized process of constructing
knowledge through experiencing and reflecting on the experience rather than acquiring it.
Knowledge is constructed based on personal experiences and hypotheses.
In which learning theory could virtual reality and video conferencing be used to convey
meaning to a student?
Technology-mediated
Brain-based learning
Constructivism
Cognitivism - Correct Answers-Technology-mediated
To meet the learning needs of the student, the nurse educator will need to develop several
strategies for teaching. Which of the following strategies would best demonstrate the model of
education that meets the needs of the student?
Student centered
Group centered
Nursing centered
Educator centered - Correct Answers-Student centered
Which strategy helps develop clinical expertise?
Use real-life scenarios
, Administer content tests
Concept maps
Review case studies - Correct Answers-Use real-life scenarios
The clinical nurse educator wants to encourage active learning in the post-clinical conference.
Which of the following would indicate that the clinical nurse educator needs additional
instruction in active learning strategies?
-Lecture the students about the most common diagnoses encountered in the clinical learning
environment.
-Have each student present information about his or her patient.
-Assign students a presentation topic for post-clinical conference.
-Play an educational game that relates to the diagnoses in the clinical learning environment. -
Correct Answers--Lecture the students about the most common diagnoses encountered in the
clinical learning environment.
Which activity would best foster learning and increase student learner satisfaction in the clinical
environment?
-Assigning the student learner to observe the insertion of a peripherally inserted central
catheter (PICC) line
-Talking through the rationale for withholding a medication
-Rotating the student learner to another floor
-Having the student write a paper on acute renal failure as a makeup assignment - Correct
Answers--Talking through the rationale for withholding a medication
Evidence demonstrates that students' satisfaction is increased when clinical nurse educators
are:
Personable to students
Good delegators
Organized
Friendly with staff - Correct Answers-Organized
The clinical nurse educator is assisting students in performing health assessments and health
histories. The primary objective for today's assignment is to develop the students' ability to
obtain a more thorough and detailed focused assessment. The optimal method to teach then
would be:
Asking open-ended questions
