NR 103 Week 2: Learning Strategies and Transition to Nursing 2026
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1. What does the ‘V’ in the VARK learning model represent?
A. Verbal
B. Vocabulary
C. Visual
D. Virtual
Answer: C
Rationale: The VARK model stands for Visual, Aural, Read/Write, and Kinesthetic learning
styles.
2. Which component of the Cornell Note-taking System is used for recording key
terms and questions after the lecture?
A. Summary column
B. Notes column
C. Header section
D. Cue column
Answer: D
Rationale: The Cue column (left margin) is used to list keywords and questions to help
with self-testing and review.
,3. In the SQ3R study method, what is the first step performed before reading?
A. Summarize
B. Solve
C. Survey
D. Sequence
Answer: C
Rationale: The SQ3R method starts with ‘Surveying’ the chapter by looking at headings,
bold text, and diagrams to get an overview.
4. Which strategy is most effective for a kinesthetic learner?
A. Listening to recorded lectures
B. Drawing color-coded diagrams
C. Reading the textbook silently
D. Participating in a hands-on lab simulation
Answer: D
Rationale: Kinesthetic learners learn best through movement, practice, and hands-on
experiences.
5. What is the primary purpose of a concept map in nursing education?
A. To memorize definitions word-for-word
B. To visualize relationships between complex ideas
C. To replace the need for reading the textbook
D. To practice handwriting skills
Answer: B
Rationale: Concept maps help students organize information and understand how
different concepts or patient symptoms relate to one another.
, 6. Which of the following is a symptom of ‘passive’ reading?
A. Asking questions while reading
B. Taking notes in your own words
C. Highlighting every line on a page
D. Pausing to summarize a paragraph
Answer: C
Rationale: Over-highlighting is often a sign of passive reading where the student is moving
their eyes across the page without engaging with the material.
7. When using the Cornell method, when should you complete the ‘Summary’
section at the bottom of the page?
A. During the lecture
B. Before starting the reading
C. Right before the final exam
D. Immediately after the lecture or study session
Answer: D
Rationale: Completing the summary shortly after the session helps consolidate the
information while it is still fresh in your mind.
8. An ‘Aural’ learner according to VARK would likely benefit most from:
A. Flashcards with pictures
B. Reading instructions in a manual
C. Writing out notes multiple times
D. Discussing topics in a study group
Answer: D
Rationale: Aural learners prefer listening and speaking as a way to process information.
|Chamberlain
1. What does the ‘V’ in the VARK learning model represent?
A. Verbal
B. Vocabulary
C. Visual
D. Virtual
Answer: C
Rationale: The VARK model stands for Visual, Aural, Read/Write, and Kinesthetic learning
styles.
2. Which component of the Cornell Note-taking System is used for recording key
terms and questions after the lecture?
A. Summary column
B. Notes column
C. Header section
D. Cue column
Answer: D
Rationale: The Cue column (left margin) is used to list keywords and questions to help
with self-testing and review.
,3. In the SQ3R study method, what is the first step performed before reading?
A. Summarize
B. Solve
C. Survey
D. Sequence
Answer: C
Rationale: The SQ3R method starts with ‘Surveying’ the chapter by looking at headings,
bold text, and diagrams to get an overview.
4. Which strategy is most effective for a kinesthetic learner?
A. Listening to recorded lectures
B. Drawing color-coded diagrams
C. Reading the textbook silently
D. Participating in a hands-on lab simulation
Answer: D
Rationale: Kinesthetic learners learn best through movement, practice, and hands-on
experiences.
5. What is the primary purpose of a concept map in nursing education?
A. To memorize definitions word-for-word
B. To visualize relationships between complex ideas
C. To replace the need for reading the textbook
D. To practice handwriting skills
Answer: B
Rationale: Concept maps help students organize information and understand how
different concepts or patient symptoms relate to one another.
, 6. Which of the following is a symptom of ‘passive’ reading?
A. Asking questions while reading
B. Taking notes in your own words
C. Highlighting every line on a page
D. Pausing to summarize a paragraph
Answer: C
Rationale: Over-highlighting is often a sign of passive reading where the student is moving
their eyes across the page without engaging with the material.
7. When using the Cornell method, when should you complete the ‘Summary’
section at the bottom of the page?
A. During the lecture
B. Before starting the reading
C. Right before the final exam
D. Immediately after the lecture or study session
Answer: D
Rationale: Completing the summary shortly after the session helps consolidate the
information while it is still fresh in your mind.
8. An ‘Aural’ learner according to VARK would likely benefit most from:
A. Flashcards with pictures
B. Reading instructions in a manual
C. Writing out notes multiple times
D. Discussing topics in a study group
Answer: D
Rationale: Aural learners prefer listening and speaking as a way to process information.
