Post Test - Ten-Minute Talk

1. Learning is enhanced by including case studies, even if they are not real patients.

True

False

2. Three key elements for a ten-minute talk are brief cases, handouts, and a focused topic.

True

False

3. Handouts must be typed and include reference articles.

True

False

4. Medical students should not be assigned to give ten-minute talks because they don't know enough to be useful to the rest of the team.

True

False

5. The best topic for a ten-minute talk is an uncommon clinical problem, even if no related case has been seen by the team.

True

False

6.The best memory aid is to take copious notes.

True

False

7. "Causes of acute exacerbation of COPD" is a better topic for a short talk than "COPD" because it is more focused.

True

False

8. Handouts increase retention and are especially useful in brief talks where time is lmited and the learners may be distracted.

True

False

9. Residents are naturally good at brief talks and need no guidance from attendings.

True

False

10. The best topic for a ten-minute talk is a patient issue your residents and students have recently encountered.

True

False

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