Author Question: A nursing instructor advises a student nurse to set a long-term goal. An example of a long-term goal ... (Read 122 times)

vicky · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nursing instructor advises a student nurse to set a long-term goal. An example of a long-term goal is

a. graduating from nursing school within 2 years.
b. writing a paper on the ramifications of childhood obesity.
c. giving two oral reports during clinical preconference and postconference.
d. earning a grade of C or better on each of the current semester exams.

Question 2

A nursing student states, I can't stand using an index card for each day's planning. I like a monthly calendar so I can see the big picture. From this statement one can conclude that the student's time management strategies are most likely influenced by

a. a personal support system.
b. the right cerebral hemisphere.
c. corpus callosum crossover fibers.
d. the left cerebral hemisphere

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
To accomplish a long-term goal (such as graduating from nursing school within 2 years), the long-term goal should be broken down into smaller, more manageable goals, known as short-term goals. The other options are examples of short-term goals.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The right cerebral hemisphere causes one to look at the larger picture rather than sequential, linear aspects of a topic. The student's need to see a month at a time suggests right cerebral hemisphere dominance. The other options would have less influence on the student's preference.