Deck 12: Instructional Materials

Question 1

The purpose of instructional materials is to:

A) extend the client's sensory experience.
B) display complicated information.
C) decrease the amount of variety in teaching and learning.
D) replace ineffective instruction.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The primary outcome of promoting health literacy for clients is to:

A) improve professional decision making.
B) make appropriate health decisions.
C) improve communication.
D) evaluate printed materials.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Low health literacy results in:

A) improved health decisions.
B) decreased ability to follow verbal directions.
C) poorer health outcomes.
D) greater focus on the health care environment.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The most widely used instructional materials are:

A) videos and DVDs
B) bulletin boards
C) recorded lectures
D) printed materials

Question 5

In evaluating written materials, the most important considerations are:

A) readability and appropriateness.
B) language level and sentence structure.
C) credibility of source and author.
D) attractiveness and brevity.

Question 6

Bulletin boards

A) facilitate the client education plan.
B) displays a variety of information.
C) illustrates a self-care routine.
D) can be downloaded.

Question 7

Bulletin boards are best located:

A) near patient rooms
B) in the patient waiting rooms
C) in high traffic areas.
D) near the rest rooms

Question 8

In preparing your own written materials, it is best to write at which grade reading level:

A) 12^th grade
B) 10^th grade
C) 8^th grade
D) 6^th grade

Question 9

The first step in planning to write your own instructional materials is to:

A) identify the purpose of the materials.
B) use short, simple sentences.
C) group like information together.
D) use large, bold font.

Question 10

In writing your own instructional materials, be sure to:

A) specify the most important points to communicate.
B) use plain language and familiar words.
C) involve selected expert health care providers.
D) use attractive spacing and layout..

Question 11

Power point slides are
A) are readily purchased in 35mm format

A) rarely used for client education.
B) awkward to use
C) Microsoft software program

Question 12

In creating power point slides for a presentation, it is important to first:

A) select appropriate colors for the information.
B) arrange the information on the page.
C) limit the number of slides.
D) identify what you want to illustrate.

Question 13

e-Health websites are:

A) another source of interactive health information.
B) a distraction for clients seeking health information.
C) not dependable as a source of information.
D) a consistently accurate source of information

Question 14

To evaluate e-Health website information, ask the following:

A) does the client find it helpful?
B) is the source of the information credible?
C) does the writer have the illness/disease?
D) how often is the information updated?

Question 15

In selecting a medium for your instructional materials, ask the following:

A) what equipment will be needed.
B) are extra light sources available.
C) what medium is most appropriate given the instructional objectives.
D) is additional seating necessary.