Lifelong Learning Exam Questions and Answers
The healthcare provider prescribes a high-fiber diet for a client with diverticulitis.
However, the nurse caring for the client cannot remember if a high-fiber or low-fiber diet is
appropriate for a client with diverticulitis. Which action taken by the nurse would indicate
they are a lifelong learner?
Ask the charge nurse which diet is most appropriate for diverticulitis.
Follow the prescribed high-fiber diet orders as indicated.
Inform the healthcare provider of the concerns in the prescribed diet.
Inquire about the prescribed diet on evidence-based websites. - -Inquire about the
prescribed diet on evidence-based websites.
-The nurse manager wants to implement a bedside shift change hand-off report for the
pediatric floor, which will require all staff to learn the new process. The nurse manager
knows there are obstacles and assets to adult learning and wants to ensure the staff is open
to learning.
Click to specify whether each point is an obstacle or an asset to learning.
High self-motivation
Individual hurdles
Individual strengths
Institutional barriers
Knowledge experience reservoir
Lack of self-confidence
Proven learner
Self-directed
Personal challenges
Lack of time - -Asset
Obstacle
Asset
Obstacle
Asset
Obstacle
Asset
Asset
Obstacle
Obstacle
-Lifelong learners are self-determined as they seek knowledge and information to grow in
competence and autonomy—needing to grow drives the individual to pursue avenues to
learn.
Lifelong learners have _______ motivation that is fueled by ______. - -intrinsic
inner passion
-The new nurse has been in orientation for two weeks and has yet to attempt any nursing
skills. The preceptor has been adamant that the new nurse do nothing but observe for four
, weeks to ensure patient safety standards. What actions should the new nurse take initially
to ensure they obtain a thorough orientation in their new position? Select all that apply.
Demonstrate knowledge of proper techniques for all nursing skills to the preceptor.
Be honest with the preceptor on the need to practice skills during orientation.
Wait four weeks until the preceptor allows attempts at nursing skills.
Build rapport with the preceptor to establish clear goals.
Report their preceptor to the state board of nursing.
Seek out other opportunities with different preceptors on the floor.
Show genuine interest in the knowledge the preceptor has.
Ask the nursing manager to be reassigned to a different preceptor. - -Demonstrate
knowledge of proper techniques for all nursing skills to the preceptor.
Be honest with the preceptor on the need to practice skills during orientation.
Build rapport with the preceptor to establish clear goals.
Show genuine interest in the knowledge the preceptor has.
-The new registered nurse is assigned to create a nurse residency presentation on quality
improvement (QI) for clients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Based on the QI initiatives for
the care of patients in the ICU, click to specify whether each project listed is appropriate or
nonessential.
Chemotherapy education
Inclusive care of transgender clients
Introducing telepsychiatry into practice
Optimizing sepsis care
Postpartum breastfeeding education
Reduced hospital readmissions
Ventilator-assisted pneumonia - -Nonessential
Appropriate
Nonessential
Appropriate
Nonessential
Appropriate
Appropriate
-Reviewing recent research is important in the implementation of quality improvement
practices. Which aspects of journal articles are most appropriate to consider in gathering
evidence? Select all that apply.
Utilizes databases that contain systematic reviews
Only cites evidence to support the claim
Creates associations to popular values
Searches at least two databases
Concludes from comparisons
Cites opinions as evidence
Professional nursing journal
Less than five years old - -Utilizes databases that contain systematic reviews
Searches at least two databases
Professional nursing journal
The healthcare provider prescribes a high-fiber diet for a client with diverticulitis.
However, the nurse caring for the client cannot remember if a high-fiber or low-fiber diet is
appropriate for a client with diverticulitis. Which action taken by the nurse would indicate
they are a lifelong learner?
Ask the charge nurse which diet is most appropriate for diverticulitis.
Follow the prescribed high-fiber diet orders as indicated.
Inform the healthcare provider of the concerns in the prescribed diet.
Inquire about the prescribed diet on evidence-based websites. - -Inquire about the
prescribed diet on evidence-based websites.
-The nurse manager wants to implement a bedside shift change hand-off report for the
pediatric floor, which will require all staff to learn the new process. The nurse manager
knows there are obstacles and assets to adult learning and wants to ensure the staff is open
to learning.
Click to specify whether each point is an obstacle or an asset to learning.
High self-motivation
Individual hurdles
Individual strengths
Institutional barriers
Knowledge experience reservoir
Lack of self-confidence
Proven learner
Self-directed
Personal challenges
Lack of time - -Asset
Obstacle
Asset
Obstacle
Asset
Obstacle
Asset
Asset
Obstacle
Obstacle
-Lifelong learners are self-determined as they seek knowledge and information to grow in
competence and autonomy—needing to grow drives the individual to pursue avenues to
learn.
Lifelong learners have _______ motivation that is fueled by ______. - -intrinsic
inner passion
-The new nurse has been in orientation for two weeks and has yet to attempt any nursing
skills. The preceptor has been adamant that the new nurse do nothing but observe for four
, weeks to ensure patient safety standards. What actions should the new nurse take initially
to ensure they obtain a thorough orientation in their new position? Select all that apply.
Demonstrate knowledge of proper techniques for all nursing skills to the preceptor.
Be honest with the preceptor on the need to practice skills during orientation.
Wait four weeks until the preceptor allows attempts at nursing skills.
Build rapport with the preceptor to establish clear goals.
Report their preceptor to the state board of nursing.
Seek out other opportunities with different preceptors on the floor.
Show genuine interest in the knowledge the preceptor has.
Ask the nursing manager to be reassigned to a different preceptor. - -Demonstrate
knowledge of proper techniques for all nursing skills to the preceptor.
Be honest with the preceptor on the need to practice skills during orientation.
Build rapport with the preceptor to establish clear goals.
Show genuine interest in the knowledge the preceptor has.
-The new registered nurse is assigned to create a nurse residency presentation on quality
improvement (QI) for clients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Based on the QI initiatives for
the care of patients in the ICU, click to specify whether each project listed is appropriate or
nonessential.
Chemotherapy education
Inclusive care of transgender clients
Introducing telepsychiatry into practice
Optimizing sepsis care
Postpartum breastfeeding education
Reduced hospital readmissions
Ventilator-assisted pneumonia - -Nonessential
Appropriate
Nonessential
Appropriate
Nonessential
Appropriate
Appropriate
-Reviewing recent research is important in the implementation of quality improvement
practices. Which aspects of journal articles are most appropriate to consider in gathering
evidence? Select all that apply.
Utilizes databases that contain systematic reviews
Only cites evidence to support the claim
Creates associations to popular values
Searches at least two databases
Concludes from comparisons
Cites opinions as evidence
Professional nursing journal
Less than five years old - -Utilizes databases that contain systematic reviews
Searches at least two databases
Professional nursing journal
