Expiration Date: December 31, 2010. No CE contact hours (CH) will be given after this date.
This continuing education module should be taken ONLY by those who have purchased the Nursing Professional Development Review & Resource Manual. During the process of purchasing this CE module, you will be asked to input the proof of purchase code which can be obtained by sending an e-mail to revmanuals@ana.org.
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Test Questions
1. Which of the following communicates the beliefs and values of a department or organization?
a. Purpose
b. Philosophy
c. Mission
d. Vision
2. Which of the following objectives is written to measure analysis?
a. Define the term invasive ductal breast carcinoma
b. Distinguish between the presenting symptoms of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder
c. Explain the action of tamoxifen
d. Demonstrate the effective cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
3. Learning activities conducted via Web-based instruction are referred to as:
a. andragogy.
b. pedagogy.
c. humangogy.
d. cybergogy.
4. "After completing this self-learning module, the learner will be able to list the signs and symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia." This statement is an example of which domain of learning?
a. affective
b. cognitive
c. psychomotor
d. demonstration
5. David is developing a continuing education program regarding new treatment options for pancreatic cancer. He plans on incorporating clip art from Internet sites that state the art is free for use. He is going to make copies of a journal article and distribute them to participants. David also is developing a handout and will include a three-word phrase taken directly from a book. Which of the following actions is necessary for David to take?
a. Obtain a written disclaimer from the publisher prior to distributing the journal article
b. Obtain written permission from the author of the book in order to include the three-word phrase in the handout
c. Use the clip art without hesitation since the Internet site clearly stated that the art is free for use
d. Distribute the articles but collect them at the conclusion of the program
6. The learning style inventory that matches the educator's teaching style with the learner's style is
a. Renzulli and Smith Learning Style Inventory
b. Kolb's Learning Style Inventory
c. Rezler Learning Preference Inventory
d. Butler's Style Differentiated Instruction
7. Sharon is planning to attend a variety of continuing education programs this year. She prefers activities that involve demonstration/return demonstration and hands-on involvement. Sharon dislikes sitting still for long periods of time and prefers frequent breaks during learning activities. Sharon is most likely a:
a. Visual learner
b. Kinesthetic learner
c. Auditory learner
d. Humanistic learner
8. A spiral model of change that attempts to explain a patient's journey as he or she attempted to change particular health behaviors is credited to:
a. Prochaska and DiClemente
b. Spradley
c. Lippitt
d. Roger
9. Kirkpatrick's evaluation method is frequently used by professional development educators. After the completion of a program designed to improve staff interaction with patients and families, success is measured, in part, by reviewing the number and type of patient/family complaints and scores on patient satisfaction surveys. These data are compared to data obtained prior to this education program. This type of evaluation is referred to as:
a. Reaction
b. Learning
c. Behavior
d. Results
10. Monica is about to evaluate learners' knowledge acquisition by evaluating behaviors against specific, predetermined criteria. She is conducting a
a. criterion-referenced evaluation.
b. norm-referenced evaluation.
c. formative evaluation.
d. summative evaluation.
11. To come to consensus regarding education planning, the staff development educators rank identified education topics by combining their scores. This is known as
a. a focus group.
b. brainstorming.
c. an advisory group.
d. nominal group process.
12. The examination and exploration of feelings relate to objectives in which domain?
a. cognitive
b. psychomotor
c. affective
d. relative
13. Educating nurses about the ramifications of new Joint Commission criteria is:
a. Continuing education
b. On-demand training
c. Orientation
d. In-service education
14. The method of distance learning LEAST appropriate for visual learners is:
a. Classroom lectures
b. Role play
c. Posters
d. Audio-conferences
15. Wendy was responsible for planning and implementing a series of education programs that dealt with helping nurses to deal with verbally and physically abusive patients and families. She collected data regarding patient/family complaints, the number of adverse occurrences involving verbal and physical aggression directed to nurses by patients/families, and injuries experienced by nurses as a result of encounters with physically abusive patients/families. Wendy collected these types of data before and after implementing the learning activity. Wendy is evaluating:
a. Reaction
b. Learning
c. Return on investment (ROI)
d. Impact
16. Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective marketing brochure?
a. Light-colored letters against a dark background
b. Font size of at least 8-point
c. Uppercase letters only
d. Times New Roman font
17. In order to distinguish between accreditation and approval, it is important to know that accreditation
a. validates that minimum standards are met.
b. reviews consistency in procedures.
c. reviews structure, process, and outcome criteria.
d. examines integrity in the conduct of business.
18. The benefits of program activities in relationship to total program costs, which is expressed as a percentage of return, is
a. profit
b. expenses
c. ROI
d. break-even analysis
19. When coordinating an on-site learning activity,
a. clearly cite cancellation policies in marketing materials.
b. omit the possibility of on-site registration.
c. determine the fixed costs of the program after the learning activity is concluded.
d. do not document actual costs until after the program is successfully implemented.
20. Which of the following indicators best monitors the quality and effectiveness of nursing professional development practice?
a. The number of learning activities implemented each fiscal year
b. The degree of satisfaction expressed by learners on reaction evaluations
c. The quality of job performance as measured via performance evaluations following implemented of educational activities identified as learning needs
d. The number of nursing professional development educators who are certified in the field of professional development
21. A statement of the values and beliefs that directs individuals or groups in their attempt to achieve a purpose is:
a. Mission
b. Vision
c. Philosophy
d. Goals
22. Conflict resolution is part of a leader's role. Ken is the nurse manager of a pediatric unit. Surface harmony exists among the staff, differences are played down, and his reluctance to deal with conflict leads to evasion of important issues. The method of conflict resolution is referred to as:
a. Suppression or smoothing over
b. Power or dominance
c. Denial or withdrawal
d. Collaboration
23. There are often four stages of or reactions to change. In which stage do staff members feel threatened and are unable to perform in a productive manner?
a. adaptation
b. mourning
c. shock/fear
d. defensive retreat
24. The level of quantitative measurement that involves organizing mutually exclusive variables into categories that cannot be compared is known as:
a. Ordinal
b. Nominal
c. Interval
d. Ratio
25. Validity of the research process is concerned with:
a. Consistency
b. Accuracy of measurement
c. How well the instrument measures what it is supposed to measure
d. Predictability
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