Which statement is the best example of a psychomotor learning objective for a student nurse?
Correct answer: C. The student will perform oral suctioning safely.
- A. The student will value patient privacy.
- B. The student will describe the steps of suctioning.
- C. The student will perform oral suctioning safely.
- D. The student will understand airway obstruction.
Explanation
A psychomotor objective describes an observable physical skill, such as performing oral suctioning safely. Valuing privacy is affective, while describing and understanding are mainly cognitive outcomes.
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