A nursing student scores 95% on the written examination for the adult health course
To be successful in this course, this same student must then perform an indwelling catheter insertion and wound care in a simulated environment meeting core competencies. The student asks, "What are core competencies?" The nursing instructor replies, "Core competencies are:
a. a trend used in nursing education to reduce attrition in prelicensure students."
b. those skills necessary for safe, competent nursing practice."
c. educational opportunities that provide remediation when student is unable to perform psychomotor skills correctly."
d. critical thinking exercises aimed to improve reading and math skills."
ANS: B
Correct: Core competencies are those skills and elements that are fundamental and essential for safe, competent practice.
Incorrect:
a. The aim is not to reduce attrition but to ensure students have skills needed to provide safe care in today's dynamic health care environment.
c. Critical elements are the components of any skill required to produce safe, competent care.
d. The aim is not to improve reading and math skills but rather to enhance critical thinking related to the practice of nursing.
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