A nursing student is studying for an examination and becomes distracted by things needing to be done. The best intervention would be to
a. make a list of things that need to be done and return to studying.
b. turn on the radio in an attempt to "drown out" the distraction.
c. stop studying until there are fewer distractions with which to contend.
d. do what has to be done immediately and then return to studying.
ANS: A
Concentration can be disrupted by internal distractions. In this case, taking a short break and making a list of the things to do so they are not forgotten could be enough to allow the student to concentrate. Turning on the radio to "drown out" distraction would not be helpful. Stopping studying is not appropriate, because there may never be fewer distractions. Doing what has to be done immediately and then returning to studying could take too much time away from studying.
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