A clinical instructor observes a student preparing an injection and gives feedback during the procedure, then observes the student again the next day. What is the main purpose of this evaluation?
Correct answer: B. To identify performance gaps and guide improvement
- A. To assign a final course grade only
- B. To identify performance gaps and guide improvement
- C. To replace all written examinations
- D. To compare the student with hospital visitors
Explanation
Ongoing observation with feedback is used to identify gaps and improve performance before final judgement. It is formative in purpose, although a later observation can show whether the feedback helped.
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