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Week 1 Sherpath
Concepts of Nursing Sherpath
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which factors will the nurse consider when determining a patient’s health literacy ability? | Cultural background Socioeconomic status Level of education completed |
| How is health literacy defined? | The ability to comprehend health care information well enough to make informed health care decisions. |
| What are consequences of ineffective patient teaching? | Patient non-compliance with prescribed treatment plan Inability to follow instructions provided by the nurse Medication errors after discharge from the hospital |
| Which professional organization’s definition of health literacy addresses the use of information to promote and maintain good health? | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Which statements represent formal teaching? | Educational sessions are structured and scheduled. Students participate in return demonstrations. Teaching plans are followed to achieve preset goals. |
| Who is responsible for setting goals for formal education classes? | Nurse educator |
| What can nurses use as cues for informal teaching opportunities? | Questions asked by the patient |
| Why is informal teaching particularly effective? | Included content is based on learner need. |
| Which step will the nurse take first when creating a teaching plan related to the patient’s diagnosed condition? | Assess the patient’s knowledge. |
| Which factors will the nurse assess before engaging the patient in active learning? | Support system Learning preferences Barriers to learning |
| Which statement describes teaching? | Teaching is imparting knowledge. |
| What role does the patient play when patient teaching is effective? | Active participant |
| Which health literacy factors will the nurse consider when developing a teaching plan for a 69-year-old homeless man with a grade school education diagnosed with prostate cancer? | Homelessness Grade school education Age of the patient |
| Which concept underlies the definition of health literacy, regardless of the defining organization? | Ability to understand and use health information |
| Which actions will the nurse take when providing written instructions to patients and families? | Validate patient understanding of health-related numbers. Determine if patients can identify credible health information. |
| According to Healthy People 2020, health proficient individuals should be able to demonstrate which competencies? | Make appointments Complete health-related forms Contact correct providers Identify credible health information |
| Which components are included in patient education? | Disease prevention methods Clarification of information Treatment procedures Health promotion measures |
| How can nurses ensure patient understanding of teaching at their level of health literacy? | Request patients verbalize teaching, as they understood it. |
| Which situation represents informal health care teaching? | Student taught how to remove a patient's indwelling urinary catheter Patient taught how to avoid contaminating a wound when changing a dressing Caregiver taught about patient precautions following a diagnostic test |
| A patient presents several resources downloaded from the Internet. Which response from the nurse will enable evaluation of the patient’s resources? | “Nice job! Let’s review and discuss your findings.” |
| Which examples represent formal teaching by the nurse? | CPR class held for health care professionals Childbirth sessions conducted for expectant mothers IV return demonstration taught to nursing students |
| Match the form of patient teaching to the example. Childbirth classes for a group of expectant mothers Patient asks question about a procedure while nurse is at bedside Nurse shows patient how to change dressing; patient goal to do so correctly | Formal patient teaching Informal patient teaching Formal and informal patient teaching |
| Which situation has characteristics of both formal and informal patient teaching? | Teaching a patient how to perform a dressing change with the goal of preventing wound contamination |
| Which characteristics comprise informal patient teaching? | Random Impromptu Unstructured |
| Which teaching approach is effective for a school-aged child learning about a dressing change? | Encourage hands-on learning. Allow ample time for questions. |
| Which methods will the nurse employ to effectively teach a 14-year-old child with diabetes to self-administer insulin injections? | Use return skill demonstrations. Include patient in decision making. |
| Which questions will the nurse ask to determine if patient teaching was effective? | When will you take this medication? What is your understanding of the test? Why will you contact your provider? |
| How can nurses assess patient’s reading abilities before suggesting reading materials to them? | Ask patients if they prefer written materials or pictures. |
| Which behaviors, if noted, indicate that a patient is motivated and ready to learn? | Asking questions Displaying interest Reading literature |
| Which patient behavior indicates the potential for ineffective patient teaching? | Watching television occasionally throughout the teaching Asking the nurse to return when the patient is feeling less fatigued |
Created by:
Brandi Sizemore
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