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The NPD practitioner recognizes that use of internet resources has become popular in nurs-
ing education. Which of the following must be considered when using this type of resource?
A. Difficulty returning to sites of interest
B. Accuracy of information
C. Difficulty finding information
D. Access requires sophisticated queries
Answer
Accuracy of information
Rationale: Bookmarks make it easy to return to sites of interest. It is not difficult to find in-
formation; simple queries can be used. However, not all information on the internet is accu-
rate. Reliable resources must be obtained.
Reference: Core Curriculum for NPD, 5th ed., p. 167
During an organizational strategic planning initiative, a SWOT analysis is conducted. What is
assessed in this process?
A. Suggested Values, Wealth, Offerings, & Teaching Priorities
B. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats
C. Support, Weakness, Ongoing Needs, & Telemedicine
D. Sources of Income, Working Partnerships, Off-duty Personnel, & Technology
Answer
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats
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,Rationale: One approach to strategic planning begins with assessment of external and inter-
nal strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities (SWOT analysis).
Reference: Core Curriculum for NPD, 5th ed., p. 24
The NPD practitioner has conducted learning activities to prepare staff members to imple-
ment an evidence-based protocol to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections
(CAUTI). What is one measure of the impact of this learning activity on the organizational
goals?
A. Comparison of CAUTI rate in the next quarter to a baseline rate
B. Staff members' results on a written quiz about the CAUTI prevention bundle
C. Results of a medical record audit for documentation of a nurse-driven catheter removal
protocol
D. Staff members' comments on the learning activity evaluation that they found the video
helpful
Answer
Comparison of CAUTI rate in the next quarter to a baseline rate
Rationale: Impact evaluation identifies the extent to which an educational program ad-
dresses organizational goals or other brad-based outcomes. In terms of the Kirkpatrick's Lev-
els of Evaluation, a quiz evaluates at the content level, learner comments evaluates at the
process level, and documentation audits measure a process and not an outcome.
Reference: Getting Started, 5th ed., p. 124
What is an example of the appropriate use of commercial support for a continuing educa-
tional activity?
A. A pharmaceutical company pays for refreshments to be provided after the activity & the
planning committee discloses this commercial support to participants
B. A pharmaceutical company offers to sponsor a keynote speaker if the speaker mentions
trade names of only the company's products
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, C. A company that supplies beds to healthcare organizations joint provides a continuing edu-
cational activity on the topic of pressure ulcer prevention
D. A company that supplies IV infusion pumps pays for the rental of audiovisual equipment &
wishes to remain anonymous to participants
Answer
A pharmaceutical company pays for refreshments to be provided after the activity & the
planning committee discloses this commercial support to participants
Rationale: All companies in the responses are commercial interests since they provide prod-
ucts used on or by patients. Commercial interests organizations may not have any input into
the planning or content of an activity and may not joint-provide activities for which contact
hours are offered. All commercial support must be disclosed to learners.
Reference: Core Curriculum for NPD, 5th ed., p.226-227
The NPD practitioner is presenting a new communication tool to employees throughout the
organization. The Environmental Services Department has many employees for whom Eng-
lish is their second language. What strategy is most effective for teaching this group?
A. Use plain language when teaching
B. Prevent discussion of viewpoints
C. Provide access to the translation hotline
D. Use movies to demonstrate the tool
Answer
Use plain language when teaching
Rationale: When teaching those with semantic or linguistic barriers, avoid the use of slang,
idioms, and uncommon jargon.
Reference: Core Curriculum for NPD, 5th ed., p. 77
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The NPD practitioner recognizes that use of internet resources has become popular in nurs-
ing education. Which of the following must be considered when using this type of resource?
A. Difficulty returning to sites of interest
B. Accuracy of information
C. Difficulty finding information
D. Access requires sophisticated queries
Answer
Accuracy of information
Rationale: Bookmarks make it easy to return to sites of interest. It is not difficult to find in-
formation; simple queries can be used. However, not all information on the internet is accu-
rate. Reliable resources must be obtained.
Reference: Core Curriculum for NPD, 5th ed., p. 167
During an organizational strategic planning initiative, a SWOT analysis is conducted. What is
assessed in this process?
A. Suggested Values, Wealth, Offerings, & Teaching Priorities
B. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats
C. Support, Weakness, Ongoing Needs, & Telemedicine
D. Sources of Income, Working Partnerships, Off-duty Personnel, & Technology
Answer
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats
1
,Rationale: One approach to strategic planning begins with assessment of external and inter-
nal strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities (SWOT analysis).
Reference: Core Curriculum for NPD, 5th ed., p. 24
The NPD practitioner has conducted learning activities to prepare staff members to imple-
ment an evidence-based protocol to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections
(CAUTI). What is one measure of the impact of this learning activity on the organizational
goals?
A. Comparison of CAUTI rate in the next quarter to a baseline rate
B. Staff members' results on a written quiz about the CAUTI prevention bundle
C. Results of a medical record audit for documentation of a nurse-driven catheter removal
protocol
D. Staff members' comments on the learning activity evaluation that they found the video
helpful
Answer
Comparison of CAUTI rate in the next quarter to a baseline rate
Rationale: Impact evaluation identifies the extent to which an educational program ad-
dresses organizational goals or other brad-based outcomes. In terms of the Kirkpatrick's Lev-
els of Evaluation, a quiz evaluates at the content level, learner comments evaluates at the
process level, and documentation audits measure a process and not an outcome.
Reference: Getting Started, 5th ed., p. 124
What is an example of the appropriate use of commercial support for a continuing educa-
tional activity?
A. A pharmaceutical company pays for refreshments to be provided after the activity & the
planning committee discloses this commercial support to participants
B. A pharmaceutical company offers to sponsor a keynote speaker if the speaker mentions
trade names of only the company's products
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, C. A company that supplies beds to healthcare organizations joint provides a continuing edu-
cational activity on the topic of pressure ulcer prevention
D. A company that supplies IV infusion pumps pays for the rental of audiovisual equipment &
wishes to remain anonymous to participants
Answer
A pharmaceutical company pays for refreshments to be provided after the activity & the
planning committee discloses this commercial support to participants
Rationale: All companies in the responses are commercial interests since they provide prod-
ucts used on or by patients. Commercial interests organizations may not have any input into
the planning or content of an activity and may not joint-provide activities for which contact
hours are offered. All commercial support must be disclosed to learners.
Reference: Core Curriculum for NPD, 5th ed., p.226-227
The NPD practitioner is presenting a new communication tool to employees throughout the
organization. The Environmental Services Department has many employees for whom Eng-
lish is their second language. What strategy is most effective for teaching this group?
A. Use plain language when teaching
B. Prevent discussion of viewpoints
C. Provide access to the translation hotline
D. Use movies to demonstrate the tool
Answer
Use plain language when teaching
Rationale: When teaching those with semantic or linguistic barriers, avoid the use of slang,
idioms, and uncommon jargon.
Reference: Core Curriculum for NPD, 5th ed., p. 77
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