Deck 14: Summative Evaluation

Question 1

Summative evaluation addresses the:

A) effectiveness of the client education plan.
B) difficulties of measuring learning.
C) learning environment enrichment needed.
D) client's motivation and comprehension.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Evaluation is concerned with:

A) the nurse-client relationship.
B) judging the value or worth of something.
C) objective and subjective information.
D) evidence-based nursing practice.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Measurement is concerned with:

A) evaluating the client as a learner.
B) obtaining more direct observations than indirect ones.
C) gauging something by comparing it to some kind of standard.
D) establishing a grade to determine the client's learning.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Common sources of error in measurement are:

A) direct measurement, misleading observations, incorrect measuring instruments.
B) inaccurate interpretations of behavior, direct observations, limited evaluation methods.
C) using few measurement methods, indirect observations, untested and inaccurate tools.
D) indirect measurement, complexity of behavior, observer bias, and sampling error.

Question 5

Which of the following measurement methods is an indirect method?

A) written multiple choice test.
B) observation of behavior
C) rating scale
D) check list

Question 6

Written tests are constructed so as to sample:

A) the effectiveness of teaching strategies.
B) what clients have learned.
C) the quality of the nurse-client relationship.
D) future client education topics.

Question 7

A pretest is useful to:

A) determine what the client has learned.
B) evaluate learning.
C) assess the client's current knowledge.
D) eliminate observer bias.

Question 8

Your client has demonstrated skill in changing a dressing. Which measurement method is the most appropriate?

A) written post-test
B) rating scale
C) verbal test
D) check list

Question 9

Course evaluation best answers which question:

A) were the learning objectives achieved?
B) were the learners pleased?
C) was the course cost-effective?
D) was the evaluation tool reliable and valid?

Question 10

Client adherence is important because it tells you:

A) if the client's family is supportive.
B) if the client has incorporated new learning into their daily lives.
C) if the client's learning is reflected on the written tests.
D) if the client and family were pleased with the education plan.

Question 11

Which of the following factors do NOT facilitate client adherence?

A) if the client believes they have a role in restoring health.
B) if the client actively participates in health education.
C) if the client has very little confidence in the provider.
D) if the client is motivated to maintain the change in behavior.

Question 12

Client health behavior impacts the community by improving:

A) clean air standards.
B) detecting emerging health trends.
C) functioning of voluntary health organizations.
D) overall health of the community.