Critical thinking exam 1

what does HIPAA stand for?

health insurance portability and accountability act

Traditional learner

someone fresh out of hs: fewer responsibilities

returning learner

been out of school a while: have to balance life out

3 barriers for adult learners

1. fear of failure

2. bills (financial pressure)

3. stress

empowerment

accept responsibility and act on feedback

FOUR P’s to success

1) Power (ownership)

2) Passion (your why)

3) perseverance (adjusting in hard times)

4) personal attributes (use your skills to succeed)

passive learner

waits for instructor

active leaner

participates in their learning

learner responsibility's (6)

-show respect

-prepare

-participate

-recourses

-OYW (track grades)

-communicate

linear thinking

straight line : structure

global thinking

connect the dots

learning preferences: 4 types

• visual (writing)

• auditory (listening)

• kinesthetic (hands-on)

• reading/writing (text books)

internal distractions

mental fatigue , worry

external distractions

phones, social media

building memory : what helps

short study periods, rephrase, and mnemonics

seeking help : TATA

try: review notes

track: point out confusion

ask: seek help

adjust: change study habits (as needed)

effective study skills

time management, repetition, and discipline

6 parts of a strong study plan

1) study strategies : how

2) weekly routine : when

3) benchmarks : on track?

4) tracking tool : monitor

5) challenge plan : adjusting

6) success mindset : feedback

SMART goal

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Relevant

Time-bound

Methods on communication (4)

• verbal-oral (clarification)

• verbal:written (documentation)

• verbal electronic (email)

• nonverbal (posture)

PHI : when can it be shared?

treatment, payment (insurance), or health care operations

professional emails

be clear, why, end with professional closing and be respectful

“Anatomy” of the Email

• subject line

• greeting

• context

• body

• closing