Deck 16: Using Health Education and Groups to Promote Health

Question 1

A potential barrier that a nurse may experience when in the educator role is:

A) Working with clients with a low literacy level
B) Memorizing the information that is to be taught
C) Having a limited vocabulary
D) Lacking knowledge about how to gain participation

Answer 1

Lacking knowledge about how to gain participation

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a client about how to complete a dressing change of a wound.The nurse knows that what conditions must be met before learning will occur?

A) Must be able to memorize the instructions, relay this information to a partner, and demonstrate the dressing change
B) Must master the dressing change at the time it is taught, repeat the demonstration for the nurse, and teach another person
C) Must be able to speak the language of the nurse, have time to practice the dressing change, and master the dressing change in a short time
D) Must have the necessary ability, a sensory image of how to carry out the dressing change, and an opportunity to practice the dressing change

Answer 2

Must have the necessary ability, a sensory image of how to carry out the dressing change, and an opportunity to practice the dressing change

Question 3

Which statement about education is true?

A) It emphasizes the provider of knowledge and skills.
B) It emphasizes the recipient of knowledge and skills.
C) It is a process of gaining knowledge and expertise.
D) It results in behavioral change.

Answer 3

It emphasizes the provider of knowledge and skills.

Question 4

A health educator trying to change a client's attitudes about smoking would be using which of the following domains?

A) Cognitive
B) Affective
C) Psychomotor
D) Developmental

Question 5

Which of the following domains would be used to teach a new diabetic how to give an insulin injection?

A) Developmental
B) Cognitive
C) Affective
D) Psychomotor

Question 6

A correctly written objective would be:

A) Each member of the Jones family will give an insulin injection to Billy with accurate dosage 100% of the time for 10 consecutive trials.
B) Ms. Smith will perform a blood sugar test on herself with an accurate blood sugar reading.
C) The community will take their children to receive immunizations within 1 month of the immunization due date.
D) Fifty percent of the eligible women seen in the clinic will return for their scheduled mammogram appointment.

Question 7

The cognitive domain includes:

A) Changes in attitudes and the development of values
B) The performance of skills
C) Memory, recognition, understanding, reasoning, and problem solving
D) Memorization of one set of skills before moving on to the next

Question 8

Which behavior would the nurse anticipate when working with an individual with low literacy?

A) Asking for additional clarification of materials
B) Requesting to read the information later
C) Having a high level of motivation
D) Being overly dependent on others

Question 9

Which group would be likely to demonstrate the most cohesion?

A) A group with several leaders
B) A group with diverse attitudes and values
C) A group with a common goal
D) A group with efficient members

Question 10

Which format would be most appropriate for teaching a group of nursing students who are learning to give injections?

A) Demonstration
B) Health fair
C) Lecture
D) Non-native language session

Question 11

When implementing a community health education program,which educational principle will the nurse use as a guide?

A) Refer to trustworthy sources
B) Use an active voice
C) Create the best learning environment
D) Accentuate the positive

Question 12

Nurses who use Healthy People 2020 as a guide for education:

A) Focus on avoiding cigarette smoking and using alcohol in moderation
B) Educate clients using primary and secondary levels of prevention
C) Use Bloom's taxonomy when planning educational objectives
D) Design health fairs aimed at individuals

Question 13

After evaluating learning needs,what is the next step the nurse should take in developing an educational program?

A) Consider any potential barriers to learning.
B) Establish goals and objectives for the program.
C) Select appropriate materials for the program.
D) Assess the dynamics of the group.

Question 14

A nurse is teaching a postpartum mother how to breastfeed her infant.The nurse notes that the mother is alert and agrees that breastfeeding is important to her and beneficial to her baby.The nurse outlines the expectations of breastfeeding for the mother and the baby.Considering the events of instruction,what should the nurse do next?

A) Ask the mother about her previous experience with breastfeeding.
B) Demonstrate how to position the baby for breastfeeding.
C) Show the mother a video about breastfeeding.
D) Have the mother demonstrate breastfeeding.

Question 15

A nurse is implementing an educational program about the importance of being physically active.Which step would the nurse complete first?

A) Provide learning guidance
B) Present the stimulus
C) Gain the learner's attention
D) Ask learners to recall prior learning

Question 16

A nurse prepares for a presentation to a group of adults using strategies appropriate for adult learning.This concept is called:

A) Authoritarianism
B) Learning style
C) Pedagogy
D) Andragogy

Question 17

A diabetic client reports to the nurse that she has been learning more about controlling her blood sugars by reading information found on the Internet.Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A) "Looking at the date the content was posted on the website is important."
B) "The Internet is an unreliable source of information and should not be used."
C) "The best sources of information are found on pharmaceutical websites."
D) "Your physician will provide you better information than the Internet."

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a goal?

A) Mr. Williams will look at his stoma without disgust each time his ostomy bag comes off.
B) Mr. Williams will be able to independently take care of his ostomy bag within three months.
C) Mr. Williams will gather all ostomy supplies correctly each time his ostomy bag needs to be changed.
D) Mr. Williams will successfully describe to the nurse how to care for his ostomy when he is asked.

Question 19

What is the purpose of providing education across the three levels of prevention? Education:

A) Enables clients to attain optimal health
B) Identifies and treats health problems early to eliminate disability
C) Enables populations to break into individuals
D) Teaches people about Healthy People 2010

Question 20

Which core competency of communication is used by nurses engaged in group work?

A) Soliciting input from individuals and organizations
B) Using simple language when presenting information
C) Asking the group to develop the program of interest
D) Presenting material to lay audiences only

Question 21

A nurse is working with a group of clients with diabetes and is teaching a class about avoiding the long-term effects of diabetes.The nurse begins the class by reviewing the basic physiology of diabetes,which was taught the week before.This nurse is providing effective education by:

A) Stimulating recall of prior learning
B) Gaining attention
C) Presenting the material
D) Providing learning guidance

Question 22

A nurse demonstrates the leadership behavior of reflecting when:

A) Providing feedback on how behavior appears to others
B) Introducing new topics to the group
C) Verifying information through questions and restatement
D) Highlighting important points from the discussion

Question 23

It is important for a nurse to recognize group norms because they:

A) Allow for creativity and variety among group members
B) Influence members' perception of community
C) Are helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of the group
D) Maintain the group through various supports to members

Question 24

A leader controls members through rewards and often keeps members in the dark about the goals and rationale behind prescribed actions.What type of leadership does this describe?

A) Democratic
B) Patriarchal
C) Socialist
D) Communication structure

Question 25

Evaluation of individual and group progress toward health goals is important.Which component should be included in the evaluative process?

A) Type of teaching strategy used
B) Recognition of accomplishments in the group
C) Conflict that occurred in the group
D) The type of leadership in the group

Question 26

Which intervention can be implemented by a nurse when working with a group focused on improving the health of the community?

A) Make decisions for the group to move the process along.
B) Invite wealthy individuals to participate in the group process.
C) Maintain members through recognition and encouragement.
D) Teach topics that are of national importance.

Question 27

The educational process of selecting appropriate educational methods is similar to which of the following steps of the nursing process?

A) Assessment
B) Evaluation
C) Implementation
D) Planning

Question 28

A group member who has taken on the role of the "gatekeeper" will:

A) Seek and accept the authority or direction of others.
B) Guide and direct the group activity.
C) Control outsiders' access to the group.
D) Focus the movement toward the main work of the group.

Question 29

An established group requests a teaching and learning session on hypertension.What can the nurse expect with this type of group?

A) The group membership will change from week to week.
B) The members all have the same interests.
C) They prefer lectures rather than demonstrations.
D) The group already has operating methods that have been successful.

Question 30

When conducting an effective educational program,a nurse would use which basic principle? Select all that apply.

A) Use a clear, succinct style.
B) Use an active voice.
C) Refer to Internet sources.
D) Use aids to highlight key points.

Question 31

When a nurse is evaluating the components of an educational program,the nurse is completing a(n):

A) Education evaluation
B) Educational product
C) Process evaluation
D) Ongoing evaluation

Question 32

During a class on newborn care given at a local health department,a nursing student asks the participants to practice with baby dolls.Which step of promoting effective education is the student using?

A) Eliciting performance
B) Assessing performance
C) Enhancing retention and transfer of knowledge
D) Gaining attention