Chapter 03: The Influence of Contemporary Trends and Issues on Nursing Education
Cherry: Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, and Management, 9th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
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.
DIF:Comprehension
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.
DIF:Comprehending
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.
DIF:Comprehending
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.
DIF:Comprehending
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 to 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.
DIF:Comprehending
6. What was the first university to establish a department of nursing to offer nursing graduates a
baccalaureate degree?
a. Columbia Teachers College
b. Yale University
c. Harvard University
d. The New York Regents Program
Cherry: Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends, and Management, 9th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
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.
DIF:Comprehension
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.
DIF:Comprehending
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.
DIF:Comprehending
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.
DIF:Comprehending
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 to 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.
DIF:Comprehending
6. What was the first university to establish a department of nursing to offer nursing graduates a
baccalaureate degree?
a. Columbia Teachers College
b. Yale University
c. Harvard University
d. The New York Regents Program
