Q&A Hero

Q: Fundraisers, campaign banquets, conferences, and conventions are examples of special occasion speeches that have as their purpose to ______ ______ ______ .

Q: A model is a two-dimensional representation of an object.

Q: A speech describing a series of events in the development of a new idea calls for a _______ pattern of arrangement.

Q: _______ , _______ , and ________ reflect the mental states that reveal a great deal about the audience's general evaluations, perception of reality, and their judgments about right and wrong.

Q: A case conference includes all of the following except A)description of patient status. B)review of financial needs. C)goals for patient and family. D)report of problems encountered.

Q: The function of a(n) ______ speech is to entertain, celebrate, commemorate, inspire, or set a social agenda.

Q: Using a propsuch as a snake or a stoneas a presentation aid can help capture the audience's attention and illustrate key points.

Q: A(n) _______ pattern of arrangement follows the natural sequential order of the main points.

Q: Maintaining an _________ approach to all phases of the speech preparation process will help you prepare a presentation that is meaningful to your audience.

Q: The final step in the quality improvement proposal is to A)provide a plan of action for implementation. B)review existing practice. C)review the scientific literature. D)describe the proposed quality improvement.

Q: One of the most successful strategies a speaker can use in inspirational speaking is A)memorizing the speech. B)using charts and graphs. C)incorporating hypothetical examples. D)employing a dynamic speaking style.

Q: To illustrate points effectively, a speaker should always use only one type of aid.

Q: To convey ideas through a story, using character, plot, settings, and imagery, use a _______ pattern of arrangement. A)topical B)problem-solution C)narrative D)chronological

Q: Characteristics of the speech setting include all of the following except A)the size of the audience and the length of the speech. B)lighting and sound. C)seating capacity and arrangement. D)the psychological profile of the audience.

Q: In the _________ the speaker recommends the adoption of a new or modified health practice or policy. A)evidence-based practice presentation B)clinical case study presentation C)quality improvement proposal D)treatment plan report

Q: Examples of ordinary people who triumph over adversity and achieve extraordinary dreams are often used in a A)speech of introduction. B)speech of inspiration. C)eulogy. D)speech of acceptance.

Q: Presentation aids include objects, models, graphs, charts, video, audio, and multimedia.

Q: To have the freedom to move points around according to the way the speaker wishes to present his or her topic, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement? A)topical B)chronological C)spatial D)causal

Q: Which type of questions on a survey may be either fixed-alternative or scale questions? A)open-ended B)closed-ended C)analytical D)potential

Q: A(n) __________is a detailed analysis of a person or group with a particular disease or condition. A)evidence-based practice presentation B)clinical case study C)quality improvement proposal D)treatment plan report

Q: President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address, in which he challenged Americans, "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country," is an example of a A)speech of introduction. B)speech of inspiration. C)eulogy. D)speech of acceptance.

Q: When a presentation aid is really good the speaker should focus on the aid, rather than on how it furthers the audience's understanding.

Q: To demonstrate the nature and significance of a problem and provide justification for a proposed solution, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement? A)topical B)chronological C)causal D)problem-solution

Q: "Have you ever been to a professional hockey game?" is an example of A)an open-ended question. B)a closed-ended question. C) a scale question. D) an expert question.

Q: A(n) ______________ reviews the scientific literature on a clinical problem, critically evaluates the findings and suggests best practices for standards of care. A)evidence-based practice presentation B)clinical case study presentation C)quality improvement proposal D)treatment plan report

Q: When delivering a eulogy, the speaker should be sure to A)avoid mentioning the deceased's family. B)focus on the circumstances of the death. C)show intense grief. D)emphasize the deceased's positive qualities.

Q: The "multimedia effect" suggests that we learn better from pictures and words than from words alone.

Q: To discuss a topic in terms of its underlying causes, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement? A)topical B)problem-solution C)causal D)circle

Q: If you ask survey respondents to respond to questions with a limited choice of answers, you are asking what type of questions? A)interview B)fixed-alternative C)essay D)open-ended

Q: Nursing and allied health courses include all of the following except A)physical therapy. B)radiology. C)journalism. D)occupational therapy.

Q: A tribute in which a series of speakers pay a humorous tribute to a person is called A)a toast. B)a roast. C)a eulogy. D)an after-dinner speech.

Q: Messages that are visually reinforced are no more memorable than those that are only verbalized.

Q: To explain the physical arrangement of a place, an object, or an event, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement? A)topical B)problem-solution C)spatial D)causal

Q: Tools a speaker can use to analyze an audience include all of the following except A)interviews. B)surveys. C)published sources. D)personal opinions.

Q: Effective presentations in nursing and health-related fields should present the patient as well as the illness.

Q: Several of Anne's closest friends celebrated their twenty-year friendship with her by delivering a series of short comical accounts of their relationship with Anne. Which type of special occasion speech did Anne's friends use? A)a toast B)a roast C)a eulogy D)an after-dinner speech

Q: Presentation aids that are designed well and used wisely can spark interest and even make a speech memorable.

Q: To describe a series of developments in time or a set of actions that occur sequentially, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement? A)topical B)chronological C)circular D)causal

Q: Socioeconomic status (SES) includes A)gender, occupation, and religion. B)ethnicity, education, and occupation. C)income, occupation, and education. D)religion, education, and gender

Q: Good presentations in health-related courses accurately present scientific knowledge while reviewing the patient's clinical status and potential treatment options.

Q: If you are asked to give a plaque to the "teacher of the year," you should prepare a A) speech of presentation. B) speech of introduction. C) tribute. D) eulogy.

Q: Speaking experts recommend practicing a speech about _______ times in its final form.

Q: Using a narrative pattern of arrangement involves conveying ideas through a story using character, plot and settings.

Q: How many demographic characteristics are typically considered in the analysis of speech audiences? A)three B)four C)five D)six

Q: The shift report is a type of policy recommendation report.

Q: For a speech of presentation, the speaker should A)assume the audience knows the meaning of the award. B) assume the audience knows why the recipient is receiving the award. C) explain why the recipient is receiving the award. D)always have a humorous element involved.

Q: Practice using your ________ notes.

Q: A speech using the narrative organizational pattern is not likely to incorporate elements of other patterns.

Q: To establish a feeling of commonality or identification with the audience, the speaker must: A)practice the speech often before its presentation. B)stress mutual bonds. C)speak loudly enough to be heard without a microphone. D)arrive at the speaking setting well before the speech.

Q: People in the helping professions often create case conferences to evaluate patients' conditions and outline plans of treatment.

Q: The function of a speech of acceptance is to A)express gratitude for the honor bestowed. B)react with surprise. C)question whether the speaker should have been given the award. D)describe the speaker's background and accomplishments.

Q: Practicing a speech in front of ______ _______ is usually a helpful way for a speaker to rehearse a speech.

Q: In a topical pattern, points can often be arranged in any order without negatively affecting one another or the speech purpose negatively.

Q: Under which speaking circumstances should the speaker begin by showing the topic's relevance to the audience, and then relate the topic to ideas and experiences about which the audience holds a positive attitude? A)if the topic of the speech is new to the listeners B)if the listeners don"t know very much about the topic C)if the listeners already have a negative bias D)if the listeners have a positive feeling about the topic

Q: A quality improvement proposal reviews the scientific literature on the proposed quality improvement.

Q: A speech of introduction should A)avoid anecdotes or quotes. B)identify the speaker's title correctly. C)be longer than the speech to come will be. D) be well developed and include major points with fully developed subpoints.

Q: A speaker who focuses on the _______ makes the speech delivery more natural and confident.

Q: A topical pattern of arrangement is most appropriate when each main point is a subtopic or category of the speech topic.

Q: Values are A)our conceptions of what is true and false. B)our predispositions to respond to things in evaluative ways. C)our perceptions of reality. D)our most enduring judgments about what is good and bad in life.

Q: Treatment plan reports recommend the adoption of a new or modified health practice or policy.

Q: In a speech of introduction, the introducer's task is to tell the audience something about A) the speaker's shortcomings. B) the speaker's background. C) the speaker's attire. D)the meal they have enjoyed together.

Q: The more you _______, the greater your comfort level will be when you deliver your speech.

Q: The problem-solution pattern of arrangement may have more than two main points.

Q: Our general evaluations of people, ideas, objects, or events are our A)values. B)attitudes. C)targets. D)feelings.

Q: A clinical case study should include a review of treatment options/plan of care.

Q: A speaker who delivers a speech of introduction should avoid A) preparing for the speech. B)speaking briefly. C)previewing the speaker's topic. D) providing background on the person being introduced.

Q: A speaker's _______ should arise from genuine emotions and should conform to the speaker's personality.

Q: The function of the problem-solution pattern is to demonstrate the nature and significance of a problem and to provide justification for a proposed solution.

Q: An audience-centered approach means A) you consider your audience in every phase of the speech preparation process. B) you say what the audience wants to hear, even when it conflicts with what you believe. C) you speak to the audience about topics they already know about. D) you pander to the audience.

Q: The evidence-based practice presentation begins with defining the research problem or clinical issue.

Q: Memorial dedications and gatherings held in someone's hone are examples of special occasion speeches that strive to A)commemorate. B)entertain. C)inspire. D)set a social agenda.

Q: _______ is a technique whereby the speaker gazes briefly at members of the audience.

Q: It is never appropriate to present the effect first and the causes subsequently in the causal pattern.

Q: It is not usually helpful to a speaker to know the audience's seating arrangement.

Q: An evidence-based practice presentation is a detailed analysis of a person or group with a particular disease or condition.

Q: Fundraisers, campaign banquets, conferences, and conventions are examples of special occasion speeches that strive to A)commemorate. B)entertain. C)inspire. D)set a social agenda.

Q: For establishing a positive relationship with an audience, _______ is probably the most important nonverbal behavior in public speaking.

Q: The causal pattern relates a cause to certain effects.

Q: The physical setting in which a speech occurs can have a significant impact on the outcome of a speech.

Q: Speaking assignments in nursing and allied health courses range from reviews of academic articles to service learning presentations to clinical case studies.