Chapter 6

Understanding: Reading & Studying

Increasing Understanding

• Read as much as you can!• Think analytically• Build vocabulary• Look for order & meaning • Think positively

Set the stage for Reading

• Open minded• May require extra work• Own reference material

Choose the Right Setting

• Right location• Right time• Internal distractions

Build reading speed

• Skimming:–Rapid superficial reading of

material that involves glancing through to determine central ideas and main elements.

Building Reading Speed

• Scanning–Reading material in an investigative

way to search for specific information.

Breaking Poor Reading Habits

• Habit: Reading word by word• Solution: –read a group of words at one time–Practice expanding the number of

words that you read at a time

• Habit: Sub-vocalization–pronouncing each word in your head

as you read it• Solution: –To turn off the voice in your head

• Habit: Inefficient eye motion–Focus on each word –Don’t use peripheral vision

• Solution–Decrease eye movement–Use peripheral vision

• Habit: Regression–Unnecessary re-reading

• Solution–DO NOT re-read material–Use a pencil or finger pointer

• Habit: Poor Concentration–Too many external distractions

• Solution–Stop multi-tasking while reading

• Habit: Approaching reading linearly

• Solution–Scan for important information–Skin the fluff

Keys to speed reading

• Practice, practice, practice• Start with the easy stuff• Use a pointer

Pick up the Pace

• Read in the morning• Prioritize• Skim for the main ideas• Make a question before you start• Find a good environment• Don’t highlight

Pick up the Pace

• Pre-view• Be flexible• Take in phrases as opposed to single

words• Look for key words• Use a pacer• Avoid rereading

Pick up the Pace

• Don’t articulate words as you read• Have your eyes checked

Expand your vocabulary

• Analyze word parts• Use words in context• Use a dictionary– Use the definition

• “Atelectasis refers to the collapse of a lung or a portion of a lung.”

• “Atelectasis refers to the collapse of a lung or a portion of a lung.”

• Collapse = To fall down or inward suddenly, ‘cave-in’

• “Atelectasis refers to the cave in of a lung or a portion of a lung.”

SQ3R

• S = Survey• Q = Question• R = Read• R = Recite• R = Review

S = Survey

• Look over the whole chapter!– the title, headings, and subheadings– captions under pictures, charts, graphs or maps– Notice words that are in bold or italics– review questions or teacher-made study guides– introductory and concluding paragraphs– summary

Q = Question

• At every section heading, compose a one sentence question– Ask what, why, how, when, who and where

questions

Ch. 31 Nursing Care of the Client: Respiratory System

• Assessment–Health History– Inspection–Palpation & Percussion–Auscultation• Normal breath sounds• Adventitious breath sounds

R = Read

• Read to find the answer to your question.

R = Recite

• Answer the question!– Write down the answer– 1 Short sentence– Use our own words– Say the answer out loud

R = Review

• Review your SQ3R’s immediately after finishing the chapter• Review daily until you KNOW it• Skim and reread notes• Answer questions• Quiz yourself

• Make flash cards• Review and summarize• Think critically• Discuss concepts

Highlighting

• Highlight after you’ve read the material once

• Highlight key terms and concepts• Avoid over marking• Write more than highlight

Divide reading

• Divide your reading into digestible segments

Find the main idea

Critical Reading

• Diet• The client with pneumonia is encouraged

to force fluids, • as doing so aids in the liquefaction of

respiratory secretions. Small, frequent, nutritionally balanced meals are preferred.

Study Groups

• Positives:– Shared knowledge– Solidified knowledge– Increased motivation

• Negatives:

Effective participant

• Get involved• Be organized• Be willing to discuss• Keep your word

Effective leader

• Define projects• Assign work • Set a schedule• Set meeting and project agenda• Focus progress• Set the tone• Evaluate results

Strategies for Group Success

• Choose a leader for each meeting• Set Long-term and short term goals• ID specific ways to work together• Share the work• Set a regular meeting schedule• Create study material for each other

• Don't feel you have to limit yourself to study only with your friends. Pick smart people who do homework if your goal is to improve your grades.

• Note which students in your class are diligent and productive. Ask two or three of those students to form a study group with you.