Author Question: A nursing student tells a peer, After working nights, I have a problem staying focused during the ... (Read 32 times)

SAVANNAHHOOPER23 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nursing student tells a peer, After working nights, I have a problem staying focused during the afternoon lectures. My mind wanders, and all of a sudden I realize that I'm lost. What helpful hints should the peer offer? (Select all that apply.)

a. If possible, sleep before coming to class.
b. Complete readings after attending lecture.
c. Write down key concepts and examples.
d. Ask questions during and after class.
e. Try to write everything the lecturer says.

Question 2

Which statements are appropriate for telling a peer how to maximize learning from a textbook? (Select all that apply.)

a. Be aware of your reading assignments that are technical or scientific in nature and vary your reading speed accordingly.
b. Highlight unfamiliar words as you read and create index cards from them.
c. Read the entire chapter quickly. Skim content and save details for later.
d. Highlight key phrases or write notes in the margin.
e. Remember to use your index and glossary to locate information quickly.

dlook33 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D
Being rested can improve concentration. Completing readings before the lecture increases comprehension of the lecture material. Note making is more effective than note taking. Active involvement improves concentration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
Varying your reading speed based on the difficulty of the subject matter will help with comprehension. Highlighting words that you don't understand and creating index cards from them will help master the difficult content. Reading quickly and skimming content, saving details for later, does not accurately reflect reading efficiently by underlining key phrases, making margin notes. Highlighting and making margin notes not only forces you to process information, but allows for reviewing concepts found in margin notes, chapter key ideas, and underlined sections when you review.