Student Success
Completing your work in your own words is a behavior that demonstrates what?
Honesty
Before class you should:
Read the assigned material, look up key words and come to class with notes or an outline from the reading.
Name one recommended tip for effective note-taking
Create a note-taking outline. Use symbols and abbreviations. Drawing diagrams that the professor wrote on the board.
What is the most common system of measurement used in health care?
Metric system
To prevent yourself from becoming bored or overly fatigued you should do this:
Be flexible b leaving some time unscheduled.
What is one of the best ways to keep organized and ensure that deadlines are met
Keep a weekly/monthly calendar.
Name one recommendation to stay focused while studying
Sitting in a quiet place. Studying at the time of day when you are most alert. Keeping a snack and some water nearby.
Name the three vital signs
Respiratory rate, Blood pressure, Body temperature
What is the primary reason for attending every class?
To review and build on the material you read in the textbook (it is like studying for the third time)
Putting off studying and completing projects is called:
Procrastination
If you are studying the different drugs used to treat hypertension/hypotension, what is the best study strategy?
Create a list
HIPAA stands for
Health Insurance Portability and Affordability Act
In addition to any personal goals, the true goal of all students should be:
Learning
If you have a question about class assignments, deadlines, rubrics, what would you do?
Look it up in D2L, ask a classmate, ask the professor.
What can you lean about an upcoming test by attending class?
The test format. (How many questions, MC, TF)
Name three people involved in the patient-centered team:
Doctor, Nurse, Patient, Mother
If you get sick before a test, what is one of the first things you should do?
Contact your professor.
If you do happen to miss class, who should you contact for the information that you missed?
Classmate
What might you experience when trying to memorize terms that look or sound similar?
Interference
Which setting employs the highest number of healthcare workers?
Hospitals
Dressing appropriately in the workplace sends what message to patients and coworkers?
That you are a professional