The Practical/vocational Nursing Student Is Assigned the Task of Helping

question 12

Multiple Choice

The practical/vocational nursing student is assigned the task of helping a new mother and father learn to bathe their newborn. The instructor asks the student how the session went, and the student replies, "The mother seemed to understand everything. She smiled and nodded at everything I told her. The father watched and didn't ask any questions." The instructor comments, "Without validation, you can't be sure." Which statements contributed to the instructor's knowledge on which to base the comment to the student? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Women nod to show that they are listening.
• B) Men ask fewer questions than women.
• C) Women smile to establish rapport.
• D) Nonverbal communication is a good indicator of understanding.

Recognize the significance of accurate record-keeping in the healthcare setting for legal and ethical considerations.

Distinguish between misdemeanor and felony in the context of healthcare crimes and their consequences.

Understand the importance of risk management practices in preventing malpractice claims in healthcare.

Identify the processes and significance of credentialing in healthcare.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit a similar response.

Operant

A term related to operant conditioning, a method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior.

Establishing

The process of founding or creating something firmly, such as rules, principles, or relationships, in a definitive manner.

Operant Conditioning

A system of learning where behavior modification is achieved through incentivization or disciplinary measures.