Learning and Teaching

d

A hospital creates a Facebook page for the bariatric surgery program. The owner of the site posts healthy recipes, lifestyle information, and information about upcoming workshops. This is an example of: a. health literacy. b.coercive advertising. c.a teaching plan. d.social marketing.

B

A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from the mother of a 12‑month‑old infant. the client states that her son is old enough for toilet training. Following an educational session with the nurse, the client now states that she will postpone toilet training until her son is older. learning has occurred in which of the following domains? a. Cognitive B. affective C. Psychomotor d. Kinesthetic

C

A nurse is going to teach a patient how to perform breast examination. Which behavioral objective does the nurse set to best measure the patient's ability to perform the examination? A. The patient will verbalize the steps involved in breast self examination within 1 week. B. The nurse will explain the importance of performing breast self exams once a month C. The patient will perform breast exams correctly on herself before the end of the teaching session D. The nurse will demonstrate breast self exam on a breast model provided by the American Cancer Society.

B

A nurse is observing a client drawing up and mixing insulin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that psychomotor learning has taken place? a. the client is able to discuss the appropriate technique. B. the client is able to demonstrate the appropriate technique. C. the client states that he understands. d. the client is able to write the steps on a piece of paper

D

A nurse is planning a teaching session about healthy nutrition with a group of children who are in first grade. The nurse determines that after the teaching session the children will be able to name three examples of foods that are fruits. This is an example of: A. A teaching plan. B. A learning objective. C. Reinforcement of content. D. Enhancing the children's self-efficacy.

D

A nurse is preparing an instructional session for an older adult about managing stress incontinence. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first when meeting with the client? a. encourage the client to participate actively in learning. B. Select instructional materials appropriate for the older adult. C. identify goals the nurse and the client agree are reasonable. d. determine what the client knows about stress incontinence.

C

A nurse is providing preoperative education for a client who will undergo a mastectomy the next day. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is ready to learn? a. "i don't want my spouse to see my incision." B. "Will you give me pain medicine after the surgery?" C. "Can you tell me about how long the surgery will take?" d. "My roommate listens to everything i say."

Cognitive

A nurse is teaching a 27 yearold gentleman how to adjust his insulin doses based on his blood sugar results. What type of learning is this?

A

A nurse is teaching a group of young college-age women the importance of using sunscreen when going out in the sun. Which type of content is the nurse providing? A. Simulation B. Restoring health C. Coping with impaired function D. Health promotion and illness prevention

B

A nurse needs to teach a young woman newly diagnosed with asthma how to manage her disease. Which of the following topics does the nurse teach first? A. How to use an inhaler during an asthma attack B. The need to avoid people who smoke to prevent asthma attacks C. Where to purchase a medical alert bracelet that says she has asthma D. The importance of maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly

C

A nurse tells a childbirth education class consisting of pregnant women and their coaches that alcohol use poses serious risks to the fetus. After the class, one woman comments, "Do you really think that having a drink once in a while is bad for the baby? I'm sick of being told that I can't do things because of the baby." This is an example of: A. self concept. B. bias. C. values clarification. D. empowering beliefs.

D

A patient needs to learn how to administer a subcutaneous injection. Which of the following reflects that the patient is ready to learn? A. Describing difficulties a family member has had in taking insulin B. Expressing the importance of learning the skill correctly C. Being able to see and understand the markings on the syringe D. Having the dexterity needed to prepare and inject the medication

D

A patient needs to learn to use a walker. Which domain is required for learning this skill? A. Affective domain B. Cognitive domain C. Attentional domain D. Psychomotor domain

C

A patient newly diagnosed with cervical cancer is going home. The patient is avoiding discussion of her illness and postoperative orders. What is the nurse's best plan in teaching this patient? A. Teach the patient's spouse B. Focus on knowledge the patient will need in a few weeks C. Provide only the information that the patient needs to go home D. Convince the patient that learning about her health is necessary

B

A patient who is hospitalized has just been diagnosed with diabetes. He is going to need to learn how to give himself injections. Which teaching method does the nurse use? A. Simulation B. Demonstration C. Group instruction D. One-on-one discussion

A

A patient with chest pain is having an emergency cardiac catheterization. Which teaching approach does the nurse use in this situation? A. Telling approach B. Selling approach C. Entrusting approach D. Participating approach

C

A woman is scheduled for ambulation in the early morning of the first day after undergoing an abdominal hysterectomy. The nurse uses consensual validation of the individual's understanding of the plan of care by stating: A. "I will be back at 9 AM to take you on a walk." B. "The doctor wants you to walk one time this morning." C. "Tell me where you would like to walk this morning." D. "Walking soon after a surgical procedure prevents complications."

c

Any combination of planned experiences based on sound theories that provide individuals, groups, and communities the opportunity to acquire the information and skills needed to make quality health decisions is known as: A. health promotion. B. health counseling. C. health education. D. health knowledge.

A, D, E

Health literacy is the capacity to read, comprehend, and follow through on health information and is a crucial component of health promotion. What are some of the techniques nurses can utilize to reduce low health literacy? (select all that apply) A. Communicate in a standing position to demonstrate authority. B. Create a safe and comfortable environment. C. Refer the client to websites for clarification of conditions and procedures. D. Establish eye contact during communication. E. Have the client teach back the information they have been provided to assess understanding.

C, D, E

In health promotion, the nurse-person relationship is the context for care. Which of the following elements of communication are important considerations? (select all that apply) A. Health promotion requires sensitivity to the goals and values of the nurse and the care recipient's family. B. Helping a person adopt health-promoting behaviors is a matter of providing education. Incorrect C. Successful health promotion involves interpersonal skills. D. Health promotion requires communication skills. E. Values clarification is an essential element of communication and health promotion

a, d, e

Nurses have a responsibility to ensure health literacy when providing health education. What are some strategies that nurses can use to promote health literacy? (select all that apply) a.Speak clearly and distinctly. b.Speak louder than usual. c.Use medical terminology. d.Face the person when speaking. e.Conclude with a summary of key points.

a

Nurses play an active role in __________individuals to make their own informed decisions about health care. a.empowering b.coercing c.persuading d.directing

a,c,e,f

Nurses provide health education to people to assist them in achieving a goal of: (select all that apply) a. enhanced wellness. b.physician-directed care. c.management of a chronic condition. d.admission to tertiary-care facilities. e.wisely handling daily health care decisions. f.fostering successful changes in health behaviors.

B

One concern that nurses have when using self-disclosure during therapeutic interactions is that: A. revealing oneself assists in developing a helping relationship. B. it may cross a boundary from a professional to a personal relationship. Correct C. care recipients value nurses who engage in interactions as real people. D. it creates reciprocity involving a mutual exchange between the nurse and the care recipient

b

The communication of health information in a manner which is clear and understandable is known as: a. empowerment. b.health literacy. c.health disparities. d. health education.

D

The nurse demonstrates empathy toward a crying mother whose baby was stillborn by stating: A. "I know exactly how you feel; that happened to me once." B. "You are young and will be able to have another baby." C. "It was God's will that your baby was taken to heaven with him." D. "Loss of a baby is truly a sad occurrence."

a

The nurse incorporates cultural considerations into the health teaching plan by: a. assessing a person's beliefs. b. using medical terminology. c. presenting evidence-based information. d. explaining that universal health practices are the best.

B, E, G

The nurse is organizing a disease prevention program for a specific cultural group. To effectively meet the needs of this group the nurse will: (Select all that apply.) A. Assess the needs of the community in general. B. Involve those affected by the problem in the planning process. C. Develop generalized goals and objectives for the program. D.Use educational materials that are simplistic and have many pictures. E. Assess commonly held health beliefs among the cultural group. F. Educate the specific cultural group about Western concepts of health and illness. G. Include cultural practices that are relevant to the specific community.

B, C

The nurse is organizing a disease prevention program for a specific cultural group. To effectively meet the needs of this group the nurse will: (Select all that apply.) A. Assess the needs of the community in general. B. Involve those affected by the problem in the planning process. C. Develop generalized goals and objectives for the program. D. Use educational materials that are simplistic and have many pictures. E. Assess commonly held health beliefs among the cultural group. F. Educate the specific cultural group about Western concepts of health and illness. G. Include cultural practices that are relevant to the specific community.

B,c

The nurse is planning to teach a patient about the importance of exercise. When is the best time for teaching to occur? (Select all that apply.) A. When there are visitors in the room B. When the patient states that he or she is pain free C. Just before lunch, when the patient is most awake and alert D. When the patient is talking about current stressors in his or her life E. When the patient is being transported for a procedure

A, C, E, F

The nurse utilizes strategies associated with client-centered communication by doing which of the following? (select all that apply) A. Not being "too busy" to talk B. Focusing on the nurse's views C. Developing mutual understanding D. Emphasizing the technical aspects of care E. Using a conversational interviewing style F. Tuning in to the client's preferences and style

C

The school nurse is about to teach a freshman level high school health class about nutrition. What is the best instructional approach to ensure that the students meet the learning outcomes? A. Provide info using a lecture B. Use simple words to promote understanding C. Develop topics for discussion that require problem solving D. Complete an extensive literature search focusing on eating disorders

A, D, E

What are some ethical standards that nurses can utilize for interpersonal communications? (select all that apply) A. Communicate information accurately. B. Take a laissez-faire approach to minimize conflict C. Change the subject when unsure of the correct answer. D. Be sensitive to gender and cultural context. E. Communicate verbal and nonverbal messages in a congruent manner.

c,d,e

What are some of the components of the health belief model that can assist nurses in determining the probability of an individual to make change? (select all that apply) a. External pressure to change b.The value of health as determined by significant others c.Perceived susceptibility to a health problem, disease, or complications d.Perceived seriousness of disease e.Risk factors of disease attributed to heredity, race, or culture

B

When a nurse is teaching a patient about how to administer an epinephrine injection in case of a severe allergic reaction, the nurse tells the patient to hold the injection like a dart. Which of the following instructional methods did the nurse use? A. Telling B. Analogy C. Demonstration D. Simulation

C

When planning for instruction on cardiac diets to a patient When planning for instruction on cardiac diets to a patient with heart failure, which of the following instructional methods would be the most appropriate for someone identified as a visual/spatial learner? A. Printed pamphlets on cardiovascular disease and dietary recommendations from the American Heart Association B. A role-play activity requiring the patient to select proper foods from a wide selection C. Colored visual diagrams that categorize foods according to fat and sodium content D. A lecture-style discussion on heart healthy diet options

b

Which assessment technique will elicit the best information on the quality of life from individuals and families in a target population? a. Collect information on infant mortality. b.Involve the people in a self-study. c.Analyze health care coverage statistics. d.Review the epidemiological data of the people.

A, D

Which of the following methods of communication are most appropriate for use with individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a language barrier? (select all that apply) A. Utilize written communication with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing. B. Untrained personnel or relatives are acceptable interpreters as long as they are fluent in the language. C. Nonverbal messages are universal. D. Touch is an acceptable form of communication with the blind. E. Braille is used in communication with the deaf and hard of hearing.

c,e

Which of the following statements accurately describe the five stages of health-related behavior change according to the Transtheoretical Model (TTM)? Select all that apply. a. Sustained change over time occurs in the contemplation phase. b.When a person is considering the adoption of a change within the next 6 months, she or he is said to be in the precontemplation phase. c.Small, sporadic changes occur in the planning phase, as the individual is seriously thinking about making a change within the next month. d.In the action phase, the person has made behavior change which has persisted for 30 days. e.Maintenance begins 6 months after the action has started, and continues indefinitely

B

Which question best assists the nurse who is helping a person to formulate the problem as a step in the problem-solving process? A. "What pattern is there?" B. "What do you want to see changed?" C. "What would you do the next time?" D. "What meaning does this have for you?"

B

a nurse is evaluating how well a client learned the information he presented in an instructional session about following a heart‑healthy diet. the client states that she understands what to do now. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to evaluate the client's learning? a. encourage the client to ask questions. B. ask the client to explain how to select or prepare meals. C. encourage the client to fill out an evaluation form. d. ask the client if she has resources for further instruction on this topic.