A classmate asks the student nurse how to make a flashcard. What is the student nurse's most accurate response?
1.
Write all the information about a topic on the front of the card.
2.
Write a list of key terms on the front of the card.
3.
Write a question about a key topic on the front and the answer on the back.
4.
Use different colored cards for each topic discussed in class.
ANS: 3
Flashcards are most effective if you write a question concerning a key topic, word, or concept on the front of the card and the answer on the back.
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