1. Which of the following best describes the term "curriculum mapping" in nursing education? a) A tool used to visually represent the alignment of content, teaching methods, and assessments within a curriculum. b) The process of creating a detailed list of individual course objectives. c) Evaluating the efficiency of faculty teaching methods. d) Tracking student attendance and performance in the classroom. Answer: a) A tool used to visually represent the alignment of content, teaching methods, and assessments within a curriculum. Rationale: Curriculum mapping is a systematic method used to illustrate the connections between courses, content, and assessments to ensure the coherence and alignment of the curriculum. 2. When designing a nursing curriculum, which of the following is NOT a consideration in the needs assessment phase? a) Current healthcare trends and issues. b) Budget constraints. c) Stakeholder input