Health Education and Promotion
what percentage of people older than 65 has one or more chronic diseases
80
recommendation for prostate screening
I will see you next year for my prostate exam
direct measurement technique used to evaluate the teaching learning process
behavioral observation
best reflects the final component of the ask-tell-ask-close technique of communication and demonstration
can you repeat for me the information I just reviewed about weighing food portions
nurse is educating a client about management of diabetes. which would indicate nurse further teaching is necessary
checks of bg levels are to be done ac and hs
nurse is revising a clients plan of care. example of an expected outcome
client will have the ability to climb a flight of stairs without experiencing difficulty in breathing
what stage of the transtheoretical model occurs when the pt has serious consideration of change but it is sometime in the future
contemplation
nurse prepares to teach an individual regarding the clients admitting diagnosis. which does the nurse do when preparing to ASSESS the client for individualized client education
determine the clients readiness to learn, summarize the collected client data, ask what client wants to learn, ask what the clients expectations are
nurse is teaching an elderly client about heart failure. what action will the nurse do to enhance learning
frequently repeat the provided information
pt with cognitive disability needs discharge instructions prior to leaving the hospital. what best promotes learning
give clear, written information
best way to optimize learning
having the client return demonstrate
which health promotion model does the nurse identify is the reason some people choose actions to foster health and others refuse to participate
health belief model
primary goal of family and patient education
improve patient outcomes
nurse establishes a learning contract with an overweight client. contract would be best if
includes an incremental goal of 1-2 lb weight loss this week
a current trend in health education that significantly influences nursing practice is :
increased emphasis on pt involvement in their own care
nurse is assigned to a group of clients and will be providing education to all of them. the client in need of teaching is the client who
is to perform daily foot checks as a result of diabetes
nurse is caring for a 33 yo male client. which clinical screening should the client have based on age
lipid panel
pt with visual impairment would benefit from which teaching strategy
magnifying lenses
most influence on enabling complete adherence to health regimen
motivation
nurse is developing a teaching plan. what variables significantly influence non adherence to a prescribed regimen
personal attitudes, self-concept, social support, emotional makeup
health education is important for all pts and family. of the 4 groups listed below, which group is most in need of health teaching
pts with chronic illness because life-long interventions and adjustments can improve the quality of life
accurate regarding wellness
requires a conscious commitment, result of adopting lifestyle behaviors for the attainment of ones highest potential, one tries to maximize ones own health
gabapentin
used for seizures and also can be used for leg pain associated with diabetes
community health nurse is organizing community training on healthy behavior change. which action will the nurse focus on when using the transtheoretical model of change as guidance for teaching?
motivation of individuals
based on nurse knowledge about nonadherence to therapeutic regimens, which nurse needs to place extra emphasis on adherence to the treatment plan
nurse planning to teach adults aged 65 about congestive heart failure management
which factor is a leading health indicator to measure the health of the nation
overweight and obesity
the nurse is developing a health promotion program at a company in which many employees are women in their 20s and 30s. nurse plans to include info about
parenting issues
42 yo client displays symptoms that indicate risk for developing hypertension. which immediate measure would the nurse recommend
routine screening and follow-up appointments
nurse knows that the use of a learning contract increases motivation and increases the likelihood of pt compliance with the treatment regimen. which client goal best exemplifies a well designed learning contract
the client who wishes to stop smoking agrees to cut back on one cigarette a day for the first week of treatment and then decrease smoking by two cigarettes the following week of treatment
nurse is planning a health education program for a group of high school students regarding the dangers of texting and driving. which action by the nurse illustrates the understanding of health education as a primary nursing responsibility
the nurse gathers evidence-based information related to texting and driving and coordinates the education with the school
nurse is planning teaching for a client who has stated a desire for health change. using the AMSO (awareness, motivation, skills, and opportunity) model, what will the nurse recognize as optimal health
creating an maintaining a balance among 5 dimensions
community health nurse is preparing learning materials for an upcoming public seminar for adults. what factors will nurse consider for adult learning readiness
culture, emotional status, physical status, personal values