FINAL EXAM CSFH

after one semester your overall grades for three four-credit courses were A-, B+, and B-. If an A- is worth 3.7 points, a B+ 3.3 points and a B- is worth 2.7 points, what is your GPA, rounded to the nearest tenth?

3.2

the class has taken three exams and written two essays. you scored 80%, 76%, and 94% on the exams, and 88% and 92%on the essays. Your instructor will determine your grade by averaging these scores. what is your final grade?

86%

the class has taken three quizzes, worth 20 points each. you scored 18, 20, and 14 on the three quizzes. Based on these three scores, what is your overall percentage grade so far in the course?

87%

a support system of peers is called a ____

Network

on the first day of class, instructors often spend a good amount of time reading the syllabus and discussing class handouts. what is one advantage of this activity?

You can ask questions about the documents and clarify the instructors expectations for the course

participating in organized groups on campus can do all of the following except

a. allow you to remain passive about your social life

choose all of the following things mentioned in the textbook that you can do in class to become an active listener

a. avoid doing things that can distract you from listening b. take effective notes c. mentally organize the information as you hear it d. identify the main ideas

choose all of the following reasons why an instructor might use media, such as handouts, films, or plastic models, as part of a class lecture?

a. because of the different learning styles of students in the class c. to help students to connect with the material in different ways e. because of the different learning styles of students in the class

select all of the possible strategies to prevent procrastination

a. breaking projects into smaller tasks b. juggling deadlines c. setting realistic goals d. being confident about your decisions e. doing a little bit at a time

your long range calendar should include which of the following

a. deadlines for drop/add b. deadlines for completing each phase of lengthy projects c. your instructors office hours d. all of the above answer: D

select all of the following that explain how knowing what your dominant learning style is can help you become a more successful student

a. improves interaction with your instructors and other students b. improves your studying and test taking skills c. gets more out of your courses e. improves interaction with your instructions and other students

all of the following can help you stay focused during reading except:

a. listening to music while reading

select one of the following that is not one of the six steps of creating a note-taking outline explained in the textbook

a. look at the general layout of the chapter and note each sections length b. read the introductory paragraph for main ideas c. check the authors references in the bibliography d. search for bolded or italic words e. look over your notes, highlighted passages, and questions

choose all of the campus resources that can make a positive impact on your school experience

a. tutoring b. computer labs c. libraries d, counseling

what does it mean to use critical thinking?

analyze information and form judgments about it

which of the following statements describes a recommended response when an instructor covers the material too quickly?

ask specific questions about concepts you would like the instructor to clarify

all of the following are recommended tips for effective note taking except

b. copying down important sections from the textbook

all of the following are examples of objective test questions except

b. essay questions

all of the following describe learning skills except

b. explore it

all of the following academic tips are specifically recommended for auditory learners except

b. moving around while studying

how does a student with a global learning style prefer to learn?

by summarizing and relating concepts to the "big picture"

if you start to feel anxious during a test, what could you do to break the tension?

close your eyes and take a few slow, deep breaths

if you get sick before the test which of the following actions should you take?

contact the instructor, follow doctors orders, and rest

for a network to be successful, all group members must

contribute and consume information

ethnicity, age, gender, and religion are all elements of __ ___

cultural diversity

all of the following can keep a student from being an active listener, except

d. listening for signal words in the lecture

what is one recommended way to prepare and plan ahead for a test?

decide on an organized study plan even weeks before the exam

goals should be measurable, reachable, and ______

desirable

____ refers to the great variety of human characteristics that exist

diversity

which of the following activities illustrates blooms "comprehension" learning level?

drawing a chart or diagram

what is the best time to meet with your instructor to ask questions or discuss the material?

during the instructor's office hours

when taking objective tests you should answer easier problems first, and then proceed to the more difficult ones. What is the advantage of this approach?

easy questions that you know warm up the brain and build confidence for tougher questions

which of these substances can actually speed your thought processes?

electrolytes

____ is the concept of identifying with the traditions and values of a particular group

ethnicity

___ means good, or healthy, levels of stress

eustress

determining whether information has value or relevance is

evaluation

The acronym GPA stands for Grade Point Aspects

false

glial cells are brain cells that send and receives messages to one another in the form of electrochemical nerve impulses

false

if you cannot speak to the instructor immediately after class, another appropriate time to introduce yourself to the instructor would be during their lunch break

false

it is important to read assigned material because this allows you to become familiar with the material, note questions or confusing concepts, come to class prepared, make the instructor happy, and to understand the concepts more fully.

false

knowing the origins of the subject makes it much easier to understand the material

false

one of the last steps in active reading is reviewing the chapter introduction

false

the right hemisphere of the brain is responsible for controlling language and logical thinking

false

the system of writing in abbreviated words or symbols is called note taking

false

the tasks on your daily to do list should be general

false

three important characteristics of a health care professional are honesty, ambition, and accountability

false

meeting individually with your instructor provides the opportunity to do all of the following except

find out specifically what's going to be on the next test

when working with patients, you may come across cases in which a male family member speaks for a female patient. what is this an example of?

gender roles

anxious students often __ in a testing environment

h. have a good posture

having positive attitude

helps you study for your classes in a more effective way

putting ideas into your own words to demonstrate how well you understand the material is

interpreting

which of the following statements describes the role of the cerebellum?

it controls basic functions such as balance and coordination

according to Benjamin blooms taxonomy of learning, what are the six stages of cognitive learning?

knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation

in addition to any personal goals, the true goal of all students should be

learning

which of the following is not a characteristic of a well organized schedule?

leaving one whole day free of classes

a ___ examination is a test mandated by state law to ensure you are prepared to practice in your field

licensure

when skimming a chapter, you should

look at the images and key terms and read the introduction and summary

in addition to objective and subjective test questions, what is another common type of test questions?

oral test

choose two study tips that would be helpful for visual learners

pay close attention to visual presentationvisualize the instructors board notes or powerpoint

the single best way to stay focused and motivated is

planning ahead

choose the best example of how critical thinking skills will be. used a healthcare career

prioritizing incoming patients as a hospital triage nurse

when faced with a group of objective questions, its best to answer which types of question first?

questions you know without hesitation

the term ___ is typically based on a persons physical characteristics

race

when presented with an essay question, what is the first step?

read question directions, underlining important words or phrases

one way to avoid procrasitnation on a large project is to set ___ goals that do not `require you to achieve perfection

realistic

holidays are a time to

relax and have fun so you will be prepared to start fresh

which of the following four types of goals and corresponding timeframe is not described in the textbook?

short term (1. month to 2 month's away)

what is the best way to ask for clarification during a lecture?

state what you do understand and then ask specific questions

which of the following documents summarizes your lecture notes on one piece of paper for review?

study sheet

which of the following does not describe a recommended way to care for your mind?

study using a daily schedule

the document that tells you how many activities and assignments are required for the course is called the ___

syllabus

which stage of cognitive learning proposed by Benjamin bloom is considered to be the most creative

synthesis

which of the following is not an effective way to stop the cycle of uncertainty, fear, and discouragement that students may sometimes experience?

take a break from studying

if you sit at the front of the classroom, what impression does this communicate to the instructor?

that you are willing and eager to learn

what can you learn about an upcoming test by attending class?

the format of the test

which of the following commonly appears on a syllabus?

the goals your instructor has for you

as a health professional, which of the following will. you be responsible for?

the patients security and privacy

which of the following characteristics describes an anxious student?

they have difficulty concentrating

which of the following is an example of a good goal?

to study at least one hour each day

a note-taking outline should be prepared before the lecture begins, and highlight the main points and key ideas. This helps the student to follow the lecture and ensure that all important information is recorded.

true

as a student you should keep away from gossip to avoid getting into the habit, and to minimize the distractions and conflict that sometimes comes from gossiping

true

he right hemisphere of the brain controls nonverbal processes, such as intuitive thinking, imagination, and creativity

true

if your instructor writes a new concept or definition on the board or distributes a handout with a diagram or list of facts, it would be wise to memorize that information

true

in blooms taxonomy application means using information that you've memorized and comprehended in order to complete a task

true

it is important to schedule time for projects and group work because it is difficult to schedule a block of time with several people who have busy schedule

true

obstacles you may face in continuing your education could include financial issues, difficult relationships, a lack of confidence, and perhaps even fear of failure

true

possible reasons for continuing your education include self-enrichment, making more money, a passion for learning, improved job prospects, improved self-respect

true

self-image can affect your attitude and motivation

true

several ways the textbook states that instructors may use to draw your attention to important material include pausing to allow students to write down information in their notes

true

signal words can indicate transitions in a lecture, allowing you to organize your thoughts and your notes.

true

some of the benefits of taking notes in class include: familiarizing you with the instructors teaching style, helping you remember information; providing cues for later studying; clarifying what material the instructor considers important; helping you to stay focused during the lecture

true

strategies that the textbppl talks about for reading actively include the following: reading aloud; taking notes or drawing graphics while reading; writing down questions about confusing concepts or ideas,; thinking about how information relates to the chapter as a whole; making a note of difficult sections that you'll need to re-read

true

text dependant lecture material closely follows the text, whereas text independent lectures are drawn from other media that supports the text

true

the five steps of LISAN note taking are: Lead, Ideas, Signal Words, Actively Listen, and Notes

true

three people who could be your supporters while you are in school and could help you with various aspects of student life could include friends, family, coworkers, students and instructors

true

two effective ways of staying motivated in pursuing goals are to reward yourself when you achieve a goal and to ask a friend to hold you accountable

true

ways to become a self directed learner in class include finding additional resources, meeting regularly with a study group, or finding better ways to store information in long term memory

true

when presented with a true/false question, it is wise to look for extreme words such as all, always, never, none, only

true

which of the following list include all five of the learning styles indicated in the textbook?

visual, detail, auditory, global, and kinesthetic

a network is ___, focused, and respectful

voluntary