A nursing student is asked to identify distractions that limit ...

[Haya94]

A nursing student is asked to identify distractions that limit the ability to concentrate. An example of an external distraction is
 
  a. anxiety.
  b. daydreaming.
  c. mental fatigue.
  d. background noise.

Question 2

A nursing student is asked to identify distractions that limit the ability to concentrate. An example of an internal distraction is
 
  a. mental fatigue.
  b. background noise.
  c. the physical environment.
  d. other nursing students.

[Juro]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
External distractions are those that come from outside oneself, whereas internal distractions are those that come from inside oneself. Background noise is an example of an external distraction. All the other options are examples of internal distractions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
External distractions are those that come from outside oneself, whereas internal distractions are those that come from inside oneself. Mental fatigue is an example of an internal distraction. All the other options are examples of external distractions.