Deck 8: Client Teaching

Question 1

When a child's parent demonstrates the proper administration of medication to the child,learning has occurred in which domain?

A)affective
B)cognitive
C)reflective
D)psychomotor

Answer 1

psychomotor

Question 2

The nurse is initiating client teaching.The nurse is aware that the primary focus is placed on:

A)the client's ability to practice healthy behaviors
B)the improvement of the nurse-client relationship
C)the client's satisfaction with health care team personnel
D)the strengthening of the nurse's skill set

Answer 2

the client's ability to practice healthy behaviors

Question 3

The nurse is performing a planned,goal-directed education related to a specific topic.This is an example of:

A)formal teaching
B)informal teaching
C)kinesthetic teaching
D)learning

Answer 3

formal teaching

Question 4

A client must learn how to monitor blood sugar levels using a glucose monitor at home.The nurse demonstrates use of the monitor,asks the client to repeat the procedure under supervision,and provides time to answer questions and give feedback.What type of teaching method does this situation represent?

A)demonstration
B)return demonstration
C)supervised demonstration
D)question-and-answer session

Question 5

A nurse plans to teach a client about a newly prescribed medication.Which of these nursing interventions would BEST assist the client in learning?

A)withholding any pain medication so the client can concentrate better
B)ensuring that the client is in a comfortable position and does not have to go to the bathroom
C)scheduling sessions after activities such as physical therapy so the client will be relaxed
D)planning teaching sessions before bed so the client can retain information before sleep

Question 6

When a client can verbalize a medication schedule and need for a return appointment for follow-up with the health care provider,learning has occurred in which domain?

A)affective
B)cognitive
C)reflective
D)psychomotor

Question 7

A nurse plans to teach a young child about hand hygiene.Which of these approaches would be MOST successful?

A)Introduce age-appropriate books.
B)Have several children talk among themselves.
C)Involve the child in play.
D)Use parents as a resource.

Question 8

A client tells a nurse,"I think I could understand my illness better if I could just read an article or pamphlet about it." This client is what type of learner?

A)visual
B)kinesthetic
C)auditory
D)unmotivated

Question 9

Which of these phrases BEST describes learning?

A)absorbing facts and concepts
B)sharing information with others
C)behavior change resulting from assimilation of information
D)acquisition of knowledge

Question 10

A nurse explains the reasons why certain nursing interventions are to be performed on a client.The nurse is aware that this type of teaching is:

A)formal
B)informal
C)kinesthetic
D)learning

Question 11

A client tells a nurse,"My discharge plan is too complicated! I'll never remember everything I'm supposed to do." To facilitate the client's learning,the nurse concludes the focus needs to be placed on:

A)maturation
B)organization
C)readiness to learn
D)participation

Question 12

Health or medical education for a teenage client is most effective if the parents adopt which of these approaches?

A)Monitor and remind the teenager of the acceptable performance of skills and behaviors on a consistent basis.
B)Enforce strict discipline if desired behaviors are not exhibited after an adequate learning period.
C)Model the behaviors they wish their children to develop.
D)Pick up the "slack" for their teenager while he or she is adjusting to the new behaviors required during prescribed treatment.

Question 13

A client verbalizes recognition that diabetes is a lifelong condition,but states she will continue to enjoy life.The nurse recognizes that this represents an example of which learning domain?

A)affective
B)cognitive
C)reflective
D)psychomotor

Question 14

When providing client education,it is important to build upon previously learned information,moving from simple concepts to complex concepts.What is this learning principle called?

A)organization
B)reinforcement
C)relevance
D)repetition

Question 15

At the end of a planned teaching session,a nurse responds to a question loosely related to the topic by providing a detailed response that includes some points not covered in the lecture.What type of teaching does this represent?

A)formal teaching
B)informal teaching
C)kinesthetic teaching
D)learning

Question 16

A nurse plans a diabetes education program that will be repeated quarterly for a group of clients who are diabetic.When preparing this educational program,the nurse acknowledges that this is considered:

A)formal teaching
B)informal teaching
C)kinesthetic teaching
D)learning

Question 17

The nurse is preparing a teaching-learning session on diabetes.The BEST description of this activity is:

A)an interaction between teacher and student
B)a planned interaction promoting behavior change unrelated to maturation or coincidence
C)a student completion of activities assigned by a teacher
D)an exchange of information between teacher and student

Question 18

The nurse plans to give a client written materials as a part of the educational plan.Which observation by the nurse indicates that this is an appropriate form of learning material for this client?

A)Client has frequent visitors.
B)Client spends quiet time reading.
C)Client spends quiet time watching television.
D)Client spends quiet time listening to the radio.

Question 19

When caring for a client,the nurse must use techniques that promote client learning.The nurse is aware that in order for this to occur,which of the following must be used?

A)educational principles
B)learning domains
C)teaching strategies
D)teaching styles

Question 20

When teaching an older adult client,which of these approaches by the nurse is MOST important?

A)assessing the client's developmental level
B)talking to the client using simple language
C)speaking in a loud voice
D)providing feedback

Question 21

Which of these strategies would BEST assist the nurse in evaluating client learning?

A)giving the client a written test about the content covered
B)requesting a peer to give feedback about the teaching session
C)asking the client questions during and after the session
D)sending a written follow-up questionnaire to the client after discharge

Question 22

The nurse is caring for a client and has provided client education on new medications prior to discharge.The nurse is aware that a final professional responsibility related to client teaching is documentation.What will the nurse ensure is included in the client's documentation?

A)client's education level
B)client's participation in the process
C)content and teaching method used
D)number of family members present during teaching sessions

Question 23

When developing a teaching plan for a client,the nurse would include which teaching strategies that are appropriate to use when addressing client learning needs in the cognitive domain? (Select all that apply. )

A)discussion
B)demonstration
C)formal lecture
D)role play
E)supervised practice
F)games

Question 24

Which of the following statements would be MOST appropriate when a nurse is teaching a client about a diagnostic test?

A)"Don't eat anything before you have this test."
B)"For 6 hours prior to this test you should not eat or drink at all."
C)"You must not have anything by mouth for 6 hours before this test."
D)"You must remain NPO for at least 6 hours prior to the test."

Question 25

The nurse can ensure that client teaching is effective by:

A)postponing feedback after the teaching session to let the client absorb the information
B)keeping to a clearly defined instructional plan
C)encouraging client's active participation
D)choosing one teaching method for the teaching session

Question 26

When caring for a client diagnosed with new onset diabetes,the nurse identifies the client's need for information about aspects of self-care as it related to the new diagnosis.Which of these nursing diagnoses would the nurse recognize is MOST applicable to this client?

A)ineffective self-health management
B)risk for noncompliance
C)deficient knowledge
D)impaired home maintenance management

Question 27

The student nurse recognizes that according to the nurse practice acts of most states,nurses are required to perform which of these functions?

A)assist physicians
B)communicate with clients and peers
C)place intravenous lines
D)teach clients

Question 28

When caring for a client,the nurse is aware that a nurse should engage in client education:

A)during every interaction with a client
B)only when the client asks for information
C)after all health care has been provided
D)when the health care provider orders discharge planning

Question 29

The nurse is caring for a Hispanic client visiting his family in the United States.He is newly diagnosed with diabetes.The nurse would ensure that which of the following would be included in assessing this client's learning needs? (Select all that apply. )

A)client's age
B)client's language understanding
C)client's educational level
D)client's living arrangements
E)client's previous health history
F)client's insurance company

Question 30

During the initial phase of teaching,which of these aspects is essential for the nurse to assess?

A)actual client learning needs
B)potential client learning needs
C)involvement of family members
D)client time management

Question 31

Client education is an important part of nursing practice because:

A)nurses have more experience as educators than physicians
B)regulatory law mandates it
C)the client needs it to promote wellness,to prevent illness,or to restore health
D)the nurse knows what education is best for the client