Which of the Following Is a Challenge Some New Nurses

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a challenge some new nurses may face when transitioning from student to nurse?

• A)Nursing education and nursing practice are very similar, preparing nurses for the issues they will face in practice.
• B)Employers expect new nurses to be able to provide safe care and set work priorities right from the first day.
• C)Nursing school provides fundamental knowledge and skills and a foundation for future practice.
• D)Employers expect nurses to take the time they need to provide good care.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalisation

The process by which a conditioned response (CR) starts occurring in response to stimuli that are similar, but not identical, to the original conditioned stimulus (CS).

Stimulus Generalisation

The tendency for a response that has been conditioned to one stimulus to be elicited by similar stimuli.

Stimulus Discrimination

The learned ability to distinguish between a conditioned stimulus and other stimuli that do not signal an unconditioned stimulus.

Stimulus Discrimination

The learned ability to differentiate between a conditioned stimulus and other stimuli that are not paired with an unconditioned stimulus.