Skill Development Also Is Enhanced by Providing Experience Stability

question 9

Multiple Choice

Skill development also is enhanced by providing experience stability. In the context of the clinical practicum, this refers to

• A) having the preceptee work during the same shift on days that correspond to the preceptor's schedule
• B) clustering or front-loading clinical days to approximate a full-time assignment
• C) giving the preceptee similar assignments throughout the practicum
• Experience
• D) having the preceptee repeat a procedure often over a period of time in order to master it
• E) providing frequent opportunities for off-unit, observational experiences
• As long as these are in the same specialty area

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Definitions:

Adverse Selection

Adverse selection is a phenomenon in economics and insurance where parties at a disadvantage due to asymmetric information are more likely to participate in an agreement or purchase, potentially leading to a market failure.

Asymmetric Information

A situation in which one party in a transaction has more or superior information compared to another, often leading to an imbalance in power or unfair advantages.

Adverse Selection

A situation in which one party in a transaction has more or better information than the other, often leading to a misallocation of resources.

Moral Hazard

A situation in economic theory where one party is willing to take more risks because the negative consequences of the risk will be borne by another party.