All Free Nursing Management and Ethics MCQs with Answers
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- A. Cognitive domain
- B. Affective domain
- C. Psychomotor domain
- D. Physiological domain
Explanation: The affective domain involves attitudes, values, feelings and respect for others.
Correct answer: Affective domain- A. Give a detailed written booklet only
- B. Use small print to provide more information
- C. Use large print, simple words and verbal explanation
- D. Ask a family member to teach without the patient
Explanation: Teaching should be adapted to the learner's sensory ability, literacy and needs.
Correct answer: Use large print, simple words and verbal explanation- A. Individual bedside coaching
- B. A structured lecture with visual aids
- C. Unsupervised return demonstration
- D. Private counselling for one student
Explanation: A structured lecture can efficiently provide common information to a large group, and visual aids can improve attention and understanding.
Correct answer: A structured lecture with visual aids- A. Behaviourist learning
- B. Cognitive learning
- C. Classical conditioning
- D. Trial-and-error punishment
Explanation: Cognitive learning emphasises understanding, reasoning, organisation of information and linking new knowledge with prior knowledge.
Correct answer: Cognitive learning- A. An answer key for multiple-choice questions
- B. A rating scale with defined performance criteria
- C. A medication calculation formula
- D. A list of lecture topics
Explanation: A rating scale with clear criteria can judge the quality of communication, such as listening, clarity and empathy.
Correct answer: A rating scale with defined performance criteria126. Before beginning a clinical teaching session, which action best promotes student readiness to learn?
- A. Begin with the most difficult procedure
- B. Clarify the objectives and link them to patient care
- C. Give students the final examination questions
- D. Allow students to observe without instructions
Explanation: Clear objectives help students understand what they are expected to learn and why it matters in patient care.
Correct answer: Clarify the objectives and link them to patient care- A. Confirm the student's preparation and explain the expected standard
- B. Leave the student alone to encourage independence
- C. Correct every movement before the procedure starts
- D. Ask another student to take responsibility for the patient
Explanation: The instructor should confirm readiness, explain the expected standard and ensure that patient safety is maintained.
Correct answer: Confirm the student's preparation and explain the expected standard- A. Diagnostic evaluation
- B. Formative evaluation
- C. Summative evaluation
- D. Informal observation
Explanation: Summative evaluation is conducted at the end of a course or instructional unit to judge overall achievement.
Correct answer: Summative evaluation- A. Diagnostic assessment
- B. Final examination
- C. Summative assessment
- D. Certificate assessment
Explanation: Diagnostic assessment identifies existing knowledge, misconceptions and learning needs before or early in instruction.
Correct answer: Diagnostic assessment- A. Classical conditioning
- B. Discovery learning
- C. Shaping through reinforcement
- D. Cognitive mapping
Explanation: Shaping develops a desired behaviour through successive small steps, with reinforcement for each improvement.
Correct answer: Shaping through reinforcement131. Which strategy best supports cognitive learning when introducing a new topic to nursing students?
- A. Giving repeated facts without explanation
- B. Presenting an advance organizer before the lesson
- C. Using punishment for incorrect answers
- D. Allowing practice without any guidance
Explanation: An advance organizer links new information with concepts that students are about to learn, helping them organize meaningfully.
Correct answer: Presenting an advance organizer before the lesson- A. Imitation
- B. Manipulation
- C. Precision
- D. Naturalization
Explanation: Manipulation means performing a skill by following instructions or directions after initial learning.
Correct answer: Manipulation- A. Learning objectives
- B. Teaching-learning activities
- C. Reference list
- D. Evaluation criteria
Explanation: Teaching-learning activities describe the planned actions, such as discussion, demonstration, practice and questioning.
Correct answer: Teaching-learning activities- A. Role play
- B. A silent reading assignment
- C. A routine attendance lecture
- D. A multiple-choice test
Explanation: Role play allows students to practise communication in a realistic but safe situation and receive feedback afterward.
Correct answer: Role play- A. A long written pharmacology handout
- B. A pictorial medication schedule
- C. A detailed statistical report
- D. An unlabelled anatomical model
Explanation: A pictorial medication schedule uses simple visual cues and can help a patient with limited reading ability distinguish medication times.
Correct answer: A pictorial medication schedule- A. Adults learn best when content relates to a current problem
- B. Adults should receive identical instruction regardless of experience
- C. Adults learn only through memorizing teacher explanations
- D. Adults should avoid using their previous experiences
Explanation: Adults are more motivated when learning helps solve a current personal, family or work-related problem.
Correct answer: Adults learn best when content relates to a current problem- A. Validity
- B. Reliability
- C. Objectivity of the syllabus
- D. Learner readiness
Explanation: Reliability refers to the consistency of measurement when an assessment is repeated under similar conditions.
Correct answer: Reliability- A. Allow the procedure to continue without comment
- B. Stop the action and explain the contamination risk
- C. Complete the whole procedure for the student
- D. Wait until the end of the clinical day to mention it
Explanation: The instructor should intervene immediately to prevent contamination and protect patient safety, then explain the reason and allow the…
Correct answer: Stop the action and explain the contamination risk- 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.
Correct answer: The student will perform oral suctioning safely.- A. Choose a detailed English handout.
- B. Assess language and communication needs.
- C. Schedule a long lecture for the group.
- D. Ask patients to study the topic at home.
Explanation: Assessing language and communication needs helps the nurse choose understandable words, interpreters and suitable materials.
Correct answer: Assess language and communication needs.