Deck 54: Patient Education and Health Promotion

Question 1

What percentage of smokers has been reported to want to stop the smoking habit?

A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 70%

Answer 1

D
Explanation: Seventy percent of smokers report that they would like to quit but cannot.

Question 2

Which of the following are acceptable phrases for writing an educational objective?
1) "At the end of the lesson, the patient will be able to list …"
2) "At the end of the lesson, the patient will be able to understand …"
3) "At the end of the lesson, the patient will be able to describe …"
4) "At the end of the lesson, the patient will be able to demonstrate …"

A)1 and 3 only
B)1, 2, and 3 only
C)2 and 4 only
D)1, 3, and 4 only

Answer 2

B
Format for writing an objective:
1. Begin with the phrase "At the end of the lesson, the patient will be able to:"
2. Write the action verb (e.g., list, describe, demonstrate, etc.).
3. Write a condition if needed (e.g., with or without the use of notes).
4. Write a standard if needed (e.g., how fast, how accurate, etc.).

Question 3

Which of the following is the primary goal of health promotion?

A) Cure the disease.
B) Prevent the disease.
C) Change the lifestyle.
D) Provide knowledge about the disease.

Answer 3

C
Explanation: Health promotion helps people change their lifestyle in a variety of settings, from the home or school to the workplace or health care agency or institution.

Question 4

Which of the following is used to evaluate the affective and psychomotor domains?

A) Verbal exam
B) Demonstration
C) Written exam
D) Performance checklist

Question 5

Teaching facts to patients involves learning in what domain?

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

Question 6

Teaching physical skills to patients is learning in what domain?

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

Question 7

The objective that states "Verbalize willingness to use oxygen properly and safely" falls in which domain?

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

Question 8

Which of the following examples of health care represents tertiary prevention?

A) Pulmonary rehabilitation
B) Mammogram
C) Immunization
D) Bronchial provocation testing

Question 9

Which of the following are involved in work site wellness activities performed by respiratory therapists?
1) Performing pulmonary function and/or blood pressure screenings
2) Developing and implementing stress management or nicotine intervention programs
3) Consulting on policies related to smoking and occupational or environmental exposure to foreign dusts such as silica or asbestos or noxious fumes such as smog
4) Prescribing nicotine patches

A)1 and 3 only
B)1, 2, and 3 only
C)3 and 4 only
D)2, 3, and 4 only

Question 10

When instructing children on asthma management, which factors should be considered in teaching children versus adults on such a topic?
1) Motivated by external factors
2) Directed by others
3) Limited experience
4) Learn slowly

A)1 only
B)2 and 3 only
C)1, 2, and 3 only
D)1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 11

Which of the following are among the top common causes of death in the United States?
1) Heart disease
2) Cerebrovascular disease
3) Chronic obstructive lung disease
4) Cystic fibrosis

A)1 and 3 only
B)1, 2, and 3 only
C)3 and 4 only
D)2, 3, and 4 only

Question 12

Which of the following may be necessary with children before learning can take place?

A) Television shows
B) Patience
C) Games
D) Reward system

Question 13

What concept will be most emphasized in teaching new skills to patients?

A) Handouts and illustrations
B) Repetition
C) Proper evaluation
D) Use of a pretest

Question 14

Which of the following are verbs the respiratory therapist can use within the cognitive domain to educate patients?
1) Cite
2) Define
3) Identify
4) Recognize

A)1 and 2 only
B)2 and 3 only
C)1, 2, and 3 only
D)1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 15

What type of information is associated with teaching in the affective domain?

A) Motivation and attitude
B) Tasks and skills
C) Knowledge and facts
D) Organization and definitions

Question 16

Which of the following are learning domains?
1) Cognitive
2) Affective
3) Psychomotor
4) Analytical

A)1, 2, and 3 only
B)1, 3, and 4 only
C)3 and 4 only
D)2 and 4 only

Question 17

Which of the following is used to evaluate cognitive objectives?

A) Verbal exam
B) Demonstration
C) Written exam
D) Performance checklist

Question 18

Which of the following is the goal of tertiary prevention?

A) To prevent acceleration of the disease process once it has occurred
B) To cure the disease
C) To prevent related diseases
D) To stop recurrent episodes

Question 19

Which of the following factors are linked to one of the major causes of death in the United States?
1) Use of tobacco
2) High-fat diet
3) Excessive alcohol use
4) High-sodium diet

A)1 and 3 only
B)1, 2, and 3 only
C)3 and 4 only
D)2, 3, and 4 only

Question 20

Which of the following is the primary goal of health education?

A) Cure the disease.
B) Prevent the disease.
C) Change the behavior.
D) Provide knowledge about the disease.