Cherry Ch 3 influence of contemporary trends and issues Nursing Education

1. What term is used to identify that a student nurse's competency is determined based on actual client care rather than traditional testing methods? a. Core practice competencies b. Continuing competence c. Distance learning d. Performance-based assessment - ANS: D 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. Competencies are the foundation for determining competency regardless of method. Distance learning is an education delivery format. 2. Which factor has steadily grown in its negative influence on nursing education and practice? a. The implementation of technology b. The narrowing scope of nursing practice c. Societal displays of incivility d. Distant learning programs - ANS: C Incivility has escalated and can be demonstrated by the common practice of text-messaging during class and an increase in academic dishonesty learning to impaired learning and lack of necessary competency. The scope of nursing practice has increased in current years. Neither technology nor distant learning has demonstrated significant negative impact on nursing education or practice. 3. Although the use of technology and the Internet provide nursing faculty and students with unlimited resources and current information, what undesirable outcome has become associated with this trend? a. Getting distracted and spending a disproportionate amount of time looking for relevant content b. Additional time must be made available to study and revise curricula because special skills are needed to access information via the Internet. c. Immediate results and outcomes are expected from students and faculty, thus enhancing time management. d. Skills that require problem solving and reflective abilities are underdeveloped. - ANS: A Students can easily become distracted by pursuit of the intriguing web of links they encounter while they search websites to complete assignments or find pertinent content. None of the other options are considered as negative outcomes as the use of technology has increased. 4. A new trend in nursing education that is consistent with real-world practice is focused on what activity? a. Establishing appropriate outcomes b. Writing both cognitive and affective objectives c. Designing patient-centered clinical goals d. Deciding upon effective subjective appraisals - ANS: A 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. The remaining options contribute to outcomes. 5. What demographic change has the greatest impact on the practice of nurses, nursing students, and faculty? a. The increasing percentage of adults aged 50-55 years b. Increasing numbers of obese children and adults c. Changes responsible for families becoming more nuclear d. Social programs that are essentially eliminating poverty - ANS: B The United States is experiencing an epidemic of obesity with major consequences for health and the health care system. None of the other options present accurate information regarding current demographic changes.