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Chapter 12
Concepts III
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Visual learning: learning by seeing, reading, and watching Auditory learning: learning by hearing and listening Kinesthetic learning: learning by touching and doing | |
| Factors that affect learning are Environment Comfort Readiness Language Senses Cultural or religious beliefs or practices | |
| Establish a comfortable temperature in a room without distractions. Ensure that the patient is in a comfortable position and is not experiencing pain or discomfort. | |
| Involve the patient in your teaching by asking questions, requesting feedback, and allowing the patient to ask questions. Avoid lecturing to the patient. | |
| Explain why the patient needs to know the information. Adults learn best when they understand the relevance of the information presented. | |
| Have an interpreter present if needed so that the patient can understand the teaching. | |
| Have the patients wear eyeglasses or hearing aids, if appropriate. Sit where the patient can see your lips as you speak. Avoid positioning yourself in front of a window or light with a glare. | |
| Speak clearly and distinctly, not loudly, if the patient wears hearing aids. Sit near the patient during teaching. Avoid standing over the patient. | |
| Present one piece of information at a time, allowing the patient time to absorb it before moving on. Arrange and present information in a simple-to-complex format. | |
| Explain how to perform a task and then demonstrate as you explain it a second time. | |
| Give frequent positive feedback to the patient. “You are doing great” “I’m so glad you remembered that it is important” “Show me again how well you can do that.” | |
| Provide written materials for easy reference that are appropriate to the patient’s age and reading level. The use of visual aids, even pictures, can make a difference in the retention of the information. | |
| deficient knowledge = lack of knowledge | |
| SBAR is required by the Joint Commission |