Technology & Digital Applications Flashcards
7 cards from real CNE practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Technology & Digital Applications flashcards as text
A nurse educator wants to use virtual reality (VR) to teach sterile technique. Which statement about VR in nursing education is MOST accurate?
Answer: VR can provide immersive repetitive practice without supply costs
VR allows unlimited practice of psychomotor skills in an immersive environment without consuming disposable supplies or risking patient safety.
When using audience response systems (clickers or apps) during lecture, the primary educational benefit is:
Answer: Providing immediate feedback and increasing student engagement
Audience response systems engage students actively and provide immediate formative feedback to both students and the educator during teaching sessions.
Which type of online discussion activity BEST promotes higher-order thinking in asynchronous nursing courses?
Answer: Analyzing a patient case scenario and defending a care plan
Case analysis requiring students to defend a care plan engages synthesis and evaluation, the higher levels of Bloom's taxonomy.
A nurse educator notices students are using AI-generated text for written assignments. The BEST institutional response is to:
Answer: Develop clear AI academic integrity policies and educate students on ethical use
Clear policies and education about ethical AI use prepare students for responsible technology use in professional practice while maintaining academic integrity.
Which of the following BEST describes the role of clinical decision support systems (CDSS) in nursing education?
Answer: Teaching students to use evidence-based tools that guide point-of-care decisions
CDSS tools support—not replace—clinical judgment by providing evidence-based alerts and recommendations at the point of care, a key skill for students to learn.
A nurse educator is designing a flipped classroom. Which technology application is CENTRAL to this model?
Answer: Pre-recorded instructional videos viewed before class
The flipped classroom model relies on pre-recorded video content delivered before class so that class time can be used for active application activities.
When evaluating an online nursing simulation platform, which criterion is MOST important for ensuring patient safety education?
Answer: Scenarios based on current evidence-based practice guidelines
Simulation scenarios must reflect current evidence-based practice to ensure students learn safe, up-to-date clinical behaviors.