Taking time to comfort a patient's family member is an exemplar of which professional identity?

Choice A reason: This choice suggests evaluating the evidence before searching the literature, which is not the correct order for creating an evidence-based question. The literature search should come after developing the question to find relevant evidence.

Choice B reason: This is the correct sequence. Developing a PICOT (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time) question provides a structured framework for the inquiry. Searching the literature follows to find evidence that answers the PICOT question. The evidence is then evaluated for quality and relevance, applied in practice, and finally, the outcomes/results are evaluated to assess the impact.

Choice C reason: Evaluating the outcomes/results before searching the literature is not logical, as the outcomes can only be evaluated after the evidence has been applied in practice.

Choice D reason: Searching the literature should be guided by the PICOT question, so it is not the first step. The question helps to focus the literature search on obtaining specific evidence needed to answer the clinical question.

Choice A reason:

Adult learning is often experiential, meaning it is based on experiences and involves applying knowledge to real-world scenarios. Adults bring a wealth of life experiences to their learning process, which they use to relate new information to what they already know.

Choice B reason:

Abstract learning refers to concepts that are not associated with concrete experiences. While adults can learn abstract concepts, it is not the distinguishing feature that sets adult learning apart from children's learning.

Choice C reason:

Auditory learning is one of the sensory modes of learning and is not unique to adults. Both adults and children can be auditory learners, so this does not differentiate adult learning.

Choice D reason:

Traditional learning often refers to structured educational environments, such as classrooms. Adult learning tends to be less formal and more self-directed compared to the traditional learning of children.