Question 1

Clinical nursing staff can rightfully expect that the clinical nursing instructor will keep them informed regarding

Accepted Answer

A)  course and clinical objectives 
B)  student responsibilities 
C)  planned activities on the clinical unit 
D)  schedule changes and holidays 
E)  all of these 
A)  course and clinical objectives 
B)  student responsibilities 
C)  planned activities on the clinical unit 
D)  schedule changes and holidays 
E)  all of these E

Question 2

The environment of academia can be distinguished from the health care setting in its

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A)  limited bureaucracy 
B)  predictable ebb and flow of activities 
C)  freedom from economic constraints 
D)  stimulating, ever-changing environment 
E)  porous boundaries 
A)  limited bureaucracy 
B)  predictable ebb and flow of activities 
C)  freedom from economic constraints 
D)  stimulating, ever-changing environment 
E)  porous boundaries B

Question 3

The role of the clinical nursing instructor is inherently stressful because

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A)  the instructor is not an integral part of the clinical unit 
B)  students tend to neglect duties, which can jeopardize patient safety 
C)  assigned patients may be discharged early or suddenly decompensate 
D)  the instructor often is called upon to take a patient care assignment 
E)  all of the above 
A)  the instructor is not an integral part of the clinical unit 
B)  students tend to neglect duties, which can jeopardize patient safety 
C)  assigned patients may be discharged early or suddenly decompensate 
D)  the instructor often is called upon to take a patient care assignment 
E)  all of the above C

Question 4

Students can rightfully expect that the clinical nursing instructor will

Accepted Answer

A)  be immediately available when the student requests assistance 
B)  treat students with dignity and respect 
C)  provide straightforward answers to students' questions 
D)  avoid interacting with patients so as not to disrupt the student-patient relationship 
E)  both b and c 
A)  be immediately available when the student requests assistance 
B)  treat students with dignity and respect 
C)  provide straightforward answers to students' questions 
D)  avoid interacting with patients so as not to disrupt the student-patient relationship 
E)  both b and c

Question 5

Clinical learning objectives

Accepted Answer

A)  Flow from course objectives 
B)  Reflect the conceptual framework of the program 
C)  Require students to have identical experiences 
D)  Are the basis for student evaluation in the clinical area 
E)  All but c 
A)  Flow from course objectives 
B)  Reflect the conceptual framework of the program 
C)  Require students to have identical experiences 
D)  Are the basis for student evaluation in the clinical area 
E)  All but c

Question 6

Anecdotal notes are used to

Accepted Answer

A)  document performance errors of borderline students 
B)  describe both the clinical situation and the student's performance 
C)  provide a mechanism for the instructor's self-evaluation 
D)  enable the instructor to track students' progress in skill development 
E)  both a and d 
A)  document performance errors of borderline students 
B)  describe both the clinical situation and the student's performance 
C)  provide a mechanism for the instructor's self-evaluation 
D)  enable the instructor to track students' progress in skill development 
E)  both a and d

Question 7

Which of the following are expectations of the clinical nursing instructor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attending faculty meetings 
B)  Developing objectives for the clinical experience 
C)  Correlating classroom and clinical content to achieve objectives 
D)  Following established policies and procedures in conducting student evaluation 
E)  Both c and d 
A)  Attending faculty meetings 
B)  Developing objectives for the clinical experience 
C)  Correlating classroom and clinical content to achieve objectives 
D)  Following established policies and procedures in conducting student evaluation 
E)  Both c and d

Question 8

By communicating with clinical staff, the clinical nursing instructor accomplishes all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  the nurse manager is able to adjust the unit's staffing levels 
B)  clinical staff feel comfortable in alerting the instructor to good clinical experiences 
C)  clinical staff, students, and instructor are able to develop a collegial relationship 
D)  clinical staff know what to expect from students regarding documentation of the care they provide 
E)  clinical staff trust that the instructor will alert them to student errors, even if these are discovered after students leave the unit. 
A)  the nurse manager is able to adjust the unit's staffing levels 
B)  clinical staff feel comfortable in alerting the instructor to good clinical experiences 
C)  clinical staff, students, and instructor are able to develop a collegial relationship 
D)  clinical staff know what to expect from students regarding documentation of the care they provide 
E)  clinical staff trust that the instructor will alert them to student errors, even if these are discovered after students leave the unit.

Question 9

Clinical settings selected for student experiences are formalized by a contractual agreement. Which of the following are likely detailed in such a contract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Days, times, and units that will be used for instruction 
B)  Faculty : student ratio in clinical areas 
C)  Restrictions on student practice (e.g., medication administration) 
D)  Clinical objectives for each day of the experience 
E)  All but d 
A)  Days, times, and units that will be used for instruction 
B)  Faculty : student ratio in clinical areas 
C)  Restrictions on student practice (e.g., medication administration) 
D)  Clinical objectives for each day of the experience 
E)  All but d

Question 10

Most colleges and universities allocate workload units to the work done by faculty. Which of the following activities is included in computing workload units?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selection of patient care assignments for a clinical rotation 
B)  Grading written work 
C)  Instruction taking place in the college laboratory 
D)  Counseling students 
E)  All of these 
A)  Selection of patient care assignments for a clinical rotation 
B)  Grading written work 
C)  Instruction taking place in the college laboratory 
D)  Counseling students 
E)  All of these

Clinical nursing staff can rightfully expect that the clinical nursing instructor will keep them informed regarding

The environment of academia can be distinguished from the health care setting in its

The role of the clinical nursing instructor is inherently stressful because

Students can rightfully expect that the clinical nursing instructor will

Clinical learning objectives

Anecdotal notes are used to

Which of the following are expectations of the clinical nursing instructor?

By communicating with clinical staff, the clinical nursing instructor accomplishes all of the following except

Clinical settings selected for student experiences are formalized by a contractual agreement. Which of the following are likely detailed in such a contract?

Most colleges and universities allocate workload units to the work done by faculty. Which of the following activities is included in computing workload units?

Goals of Clinical Nursing Education

The Changing Environment of Clinical Nursing Education

Theoretical Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Clinical Nursing Education

Getting Started

Technology in Clinical Nursing Education

Teaching and Learning Strategies for the College Laboratory Setting

Organizing and Managing Instruction in the Clinical Practice Setting

Helping Students to Prepare for Clinical Learning Experiences

Teaching and Learning Strategies for the Clinical Practice Setting

Special Techniques for Special Settings

Guidelines for Preceptors

Theoretical Approaches to the Evaluation of Learning in the Laboratory and Clinical Practice Settings

Evaluation Strategies for the Laboratory and Clinical Practice Settings

Interpersonal Issues in Clinical Nursing Education

Strategies for Working With Special Student Situations

Ethical Issues in Nursing Education

Legal Issues in Nursing Education

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Exam 3: Entering the Instructional Role

Clinical nursing staff can rightfully expect that the clinical nursing instructor will keep them informed regarding

The environment of academia can be distinguished from the health care setting in its

The role of the clinical nursing instructor is inherently stressful because

Students can rightfully expect that the clinical nursing instructor will

Clinical learning objectives

Anecdotal notes are used to

Which of the following are expectations of the clinical nursing instructor?

By communicating with clinical staff, the clinical nursing instructor accomplishes all of the following except

Clinical settings selected for student experiences are formalized by a contractual agreement. Which of the following are likely detailed in such a contract?

Most colleges and universities allocate workload units to the work done by faculty. Which of the following activities is included in computing workload units?

Goals of Clinical Nursing Education

The Changing Environment of Clinical Nursing Education

Theoretical Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Clinical Nursing Education

Getting Started

Technology in Clinical Nursing Education

Teaching and Learning Strategies for the College Laboratory Setting

Organizing and Managing Instruction in the Clinical Practice Setting

Helping Students to Prepare for Clinical Learning Experiences

Teaching and Learning Strategies for the Clinical Practice Setting

Special Techniques for Special Settings

Guidelines for Preceptors

Theoretical Approaches to the Evaluation of Learning in the Laboratory and Clinical Practice Settings

Evaluation Strategies for the Laboratory and Clinical Practice Settings

Interpersonal Issues in Clinical Nursing Education

Strategies for Working With Special Student Situations

Ethical Issues in Nursing Education

Legal Issues in Nursing Education

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