Practical Evaluations Flashcards
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In a TMU nursing clinical practical, what does the acronym SBAR stand for in patient handoff communication?
Answer: Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
SBAR is a structured communication framework used in healthcare to convey critical patient information clearly and efficiently during handoffs.
During a TMU data analysis practical, what does a p-value less than 0.05 typically indicate?
Answer: The result is statistically significant at the 5% significance level
A p-value < 0.05 means there is less than a 5% probability that the observed result occurred by chance alone, so the result is deemed statistically significant.
In a TMU environmental science field practical, what does a dissolved oxygen (DO) reading below 5 mg/L typically indicate about a water body?
Answer: The water is stressed and may not support most fish species
Most fish and aquatic organisms require DO levels above 5–6 mg/L to survive; readings below this threshold signal hypoxic conditions.
When presenting a TMU capstone project to an evaluation panel, what is the most effective way to handle a question you cannot answer?
Answer: Acknowledge the gap and explain how you would find the answer
Admitting the limits of your knowledge while explaining your approach to finding the answer demonstrates intellectual honesty and critical thinking.
In a TMU civil engineering practical, what is the purpose of a compaction test on soil?
Answer: To determine the optimal moisture content for maximum dry density
The Proctor compaction test determines the moisture-density relationship of soil, identifying the optimum water content at which soil achieves maximum dry density.
A TMU urban planning practical asks students to calculate Floor Area Ratio (FAR). If a building has 6,000 sq ft of floor area on a 2,000 sq ft lot, what is the FAR?
Answer: 3.0
FAR equals total floor area divided by lot area: 6,000 ÷ 2,000 = 3.0, meaning the building's floor area is three times the lot area.
In a TMU physics lab practical, what safety measure is required when using a laser above Class 2?
Answer: Wear appropriate laser safety eyewear rated for that wavelength
Lasers above Class 2 (>1 mW) can cause immediate eye damage, so wavelength-specific safety eyewear with adequate optical density is mandatory.