The Nurse Is Creating Program Objectives to Address a Population's

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is creating program objectives to address a population's health problem. Which program objective should the nurse provide the planning committee?

• A) 75% of program participants will lose weight.
• B) 32% of program participants will demonstrate how to administer insulin by the end of the third week.
• C) 100% of program participants will understand the new food pyramid by the end of the second week.
• D) 50% of program participants will quit smoking.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process in which a behavior is strengthened or increased by a consequence, such as a reward or a removal of an unpleasant stimulus.

Shaping

An educational strategy where reinforcing actions that progressively mimic the sought-after behavior are employed.

Vocal Apparatus

The collective term for the organs and structures of the body involved in the production of voice and speech.

Rudimentary Language Skills

Basic abilities in understanding and using language, usually referring to the initial stages of language acquisition.