To explain clinical evaluation to a new student, what information would best describe where responsibility for the process of clinical evaluation lies?
a. The instructor evaluates the student's performance in the clinical area.
b. Peers evaluate change in clinical skills in each other in the clinical area.
c. The student continuously monitors his or her performance of selected clinical skills.
d. Clinical evaluation is a shared responsibility between instructor and student.
ANS: D
The instructor is responsible for evaluating student performance, and the learner is responsible for becoming aware of clinical behaviors and modifying the behaviors that hinder goal attainment.
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