All Free Nursing Management and Ethics MCQs with Answers
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- A. Cognitive domain
- B. Affective domain
- C. Psychomotor domain
- D. Interpersonal domain
Explanation: The psychomotor domain involves physical skills and coordinated actions.
Correct answer: Psychomotor domain102. Before teaching a group of patients about a low-salt diet, which action should the nurse take first?
- A. Select the final evaluation tool
- B. Assess the patients' learning needs
- C. Prepare all available teaching materials
- D. Give written instructions to each patient
Explanation: Assessment of learning needs identifies existing knowledge, readiness, language needs and misconceptions.
Correct answer: Assess the patients' learning needs103. Which teaching method is most suitable for teaching a student nurse to insert a urinary catheter?
- A. Group discussion
- B. Demonstration followed by return demonstration
- C. Reading an assignment independently
- D. Lecture with projected slides
Explanation: A catheter insertion is a psychomotor skill requiring correct sequencing and supervised practice.
Correct answer: Demonstration followed by return demonstration- A. Encouraging memorisation only
- B. Promoting understanding and application
- C. Using punishment to change behaviour
- D. Assessing manual skill performance
Explanation: Explaining the cause of oedema requires students to connect concepts and apply knowledge.
Correct answer: Promoting understanding and application- A. A final examination at the end of the course
- B. A licensing examination after graduation
- C. A short quiz during a lesson with feedback
- D. A certificate awarded after course completion
Explanation: Formative evaluation occurs during instruction and provides feedback for improvement.
Correct answer: A short quiz during a lesson with feedback- A. The patient says the inhaler is important.
- B. The patient listens quietly during the explanation.
- C. The patient correctly demonstrates inhaler use.
- D. The patient receives a printed inhaler leaflet.
Explanation: Correct demonstration is an observable and measurable outcome for a psychomotor skill.
Correct answer: The patient correctly demonstrates inhaler use.- A. Use examples related to their daily routines
- B. Present information without asking questions
- C. Begin with abstract theory and medical terms
- D. Require memorisation before discussing practice
Explanation: Adults learn better when teaching is relevant to current problems and daily responsibilities.
Correct answer: Use examples related to their daily routines- A. Positive reinforcement
- B. Negative reinforcement
- C. Cognitive conflict
- D. Passive observation
Explanation: Positive reinforcement strengthens a desired behaviour by following it with a favourable response such as praise.
Correct answer: Positive reinforcement- A. Explain the causes of pressure injuries
- B. Show a video about repositioning
- C. Discuss skin assessment with the group
- D. The patient will identify two pressure injury risks
Explanation: The patient identifying two risks is a measurable learner outcome. Explaining, showing a video and discussing are activities performed by…
Correct answer: The patient will identify two pressure injury risks- A. Demonstrating correct blood pressure measurement
- B. Listing the steps of sterile gloving
- C. Valuing respect for a patient's privacy
- D. Calculating the dose of an antibiotic
Explanation: The affective domain concerns attitudes, values and feelings, so valuing privacy belongs to it.
Correct answer: Valuing respect for a patient's privacy- A. Remembering
- B. Understanding
- C. Analysing
- D. Imitating
Explanation: Analysing requires separating information into parts and examining relationships or differences.
Correct answer: Analysing- A. The evaluation method
- B. The learning resources
- C. The learning objectives
- D. The summary activity
Explanation: Learning objectives guide the selection of content, teaching methods, resources and evaluation.
Correct answer: The learning objectives- A. Passive memorisation
- B. Linking new information with prior knowledge
- C. Learning through punishment
- D. Repeating a motor response
Explanation: Cognitive learning occurs when the learner connects new information with existing knowledge to construct meaning.
Correct answer: Linking new information with prior knowledge- A. Lecture method
- B. Demonstration and return demonstration
- C. Unstructured group discussion
- D. Silent independent reading
Explanation: Demonstration followed by return demonstration allows the learner to observe a skill and then perform it with feedback.
Correct answer: Demonstration and return demonstration- A. A labelled anatomical model
- B. A sequence of clinical photographs
- C. An audio recording of instructions
- D. A medication calculation worksheet
Explanation: A sequence of suitable clinical photographs can show visual changes across stages.
Correct answer: A sequence of clinical photographs- A. A written essay
- B. A performance checklist
- C. An oral history form
- D. A patient satisfaction survey
Explanation: A performance checklist records whether each observable procedure step is completed correctly.
Correct answer: A performance checklist- A. Adults learn best when content is relevant to their needs
- B. Adults should avoid sharing previous experience
- C. Adults learn only through formal lectures
- D. Adults require rewards before every learning task
Explanation: Adult learners are motivated when learning is relevant, practical and connected with their experience.
Correct answer: Adults learn best when content is relevant to their needs- A. Asking students to repeat the definition of tuberculosis
- B. Asking students to copy the prevention headings
- C. Giving a case and asking students to select appropriate precautions
- D. Checking whether students attended the lecture
Explanation: A case requiring selection of precautions measures application of knowledge in a realistic situation.
Correct answer: Giving a case and asking students to select appropriate precautions- 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.
Correct answer: To identify performance gaps and guide improvement- A. It describes what the teacher will explain
- B. It states observable learner behaviour
- C. It lists all topics in the lesson
- D. It identifies the textbook chapter used
Explanation: A learning objective should describe an observable action that the learner can demonstrate or perform.
Correct answer: It states observable learner behaviour