Question 1

Which statement describes what students can gain by reading the chapter objectives in their textbooks?

Accepted Answer

Objectives state what you are expected to learn or be able to do as a result of reading the chapter and can guide your reading.

Question 2

Which study method has proved to be the best for helping students retain information they read?

Accepted Answer

Quizzing yourself on written material forces you to recall the information.

Question 3

Students who have poor listening skills should

Accepted Answer

Listening is a skill that most people can master with practice.

Question 4

What is the best way to handle unfamiliar words as you encounter them in your reading?

Accepted Answer

For most students, it is best to look up new words as they are encountered to increase understanding of the surrounding material. An exception is for students who find many unfamiliar words because English is their second language. They should read the chapter first to get the general idea of the material.

Question 5

Which of the following is the most important reason for taking notes in your classes?

Accepted Answer

The more ways you interact with new material, the higher the chances you will remember it.

Question 6

It is important for students to understand the rationale for a health care procedure because this explains _____ it is done.

Accepted Answer

It is important for health care professionals to understand why they are doing a procedure.

Question 7

The ______ is a useful section of your textbook where you may find the meanings of words you do not know.

Accepted Answer

The glossary is a mini-dictionary with terms specific to your textbook.

Question 8

When is the best time to review the notes you have taken in class?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing notes soon after you take them increases your chances of remembering the material and allows you to fill in gaps and write follow-up questions to ask in class.

Question 9

The instructor has given the assignment to read a chapter in your textbook. What is the best way to start?

Accepted Answer

Previewing is recommended to introduce you to the chapter and give you a general idea of the material.

Question 10

What is the Cornell note-taking system?

Accepted Answer

Studying and adding to your notes, using the space provided by the Cornell system, increases and reinforces learning.

Question 11

Which is the best example of applying active listening skills in class?

Accepted Answer

Active listening, an important life skill, means paying close attention to what a speaker is saying.

Question 12

Your instructor is presenting information about medical ethics. What is the best thing to do if he says something you believe to be incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Making a note of the error to discuss later is better than confronting the instructor or missing the rest of the lecture.

Question 13

Which is the most important consideration when choosing a method for recording notes in class?

Accepted Answer

Although subject and instructor style can influence note-taking, students should choose methods that work best for them.

Question 14

The sections of textbooks that contain useful supplementary information, such as measurement conversion tables, are called

Accepted Answer

Students should look over the appendices in their textbooks to find helpful information.

Question 15

Which is the most effective way to use highlighting (or underlining) as you read your textbooks?

Accepted Answer

If you highlight as you read a section for the first time, you are apt to highlight too much material.

Question 16

How long is recommended for reading difficult material before taking a short break?

Accepted Answer

Most people have trouble concentrating and retaining technical information after about 20 minutes.

Question 17

Angela is having difficulty following the lectures in her anatomy class. Which action should she try first to help her understand the lectures?

Accepted Answer

Completing reading assignments before class will give her preliminary information and a chance to learn any words she does not know.

Question 18

Which method of using your notes to learn new material has proved to be effective for most students?

Accepted Answer

Testing yourself over material (without looking at your notes) has proved to be one of the most effective of all learning methods.

Question 19

Which of the following sources is most likely to contain reliable information about how to attain a healthy weight?

Accepted Answer

Government, university, and nonprofit organizations are generally more reliable than commercial entities that might profit from the advice they give or products they sell.

Question 20

Which technique would most likely help visual learners increase their understanding of class lectures?

Accepted Answer

Preparing in advance improves listening ability by giving advance information about what to listen for.

Quiz 7: Developing Your Paper Skills I: Intake of Information