According to Malcolm Knowles' andragogy, which of the following are characteristics of the adult learner? (Select all that apply.)
a. Autonomy
b. Experience
c. Instructor-driven assessments
d. Peer-directed motivation
e. Individualism
A, B, E
Malcolm Knowles described these principles of adult learning in a model known as andragogy. Adult learning theory stresses concepts of individualism, self-assessment, self-direction, motivation, experience, and autonomy.
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A) Inform the patient that the drug should be immediately discontinued. B) Inform the patient that this is an adverse effect of the medication that may lead to pneumonitis. C) Explain why it will be necessary to obtain a sputum sample. D) Explain that drugs like ramipril often cause a cough.
Which of the following best describes how complementary and alternative therapies differ from traditional health care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Alternative therapies have been documented as ineffective. b. Complementary medicine is expanding because of paid media coverage. c. Nurses rarely are involved in complementary or alternative therapies. d. Providers vary in training and licensure. e. Reimbursement is often unavailable. f. Alternative therapies lack any research related to their effectiveness.
The school nurse is giving a presentation to the PTO about spinal cord injuries. What would the nurse tell the attendees of the presentation are prominent risk factors for SCI? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Young age B) Driver C) African American D) Male gender E) Alcohol or drug use
The nurse observes a client with dysphagia who is eating and should discourage which activity?
A. Using a straw B. Using a spoon to eat a milkshake C. Using a towel under the plate D. Sitting at a 90-degree angle in bed