Question 1

A nurse is using the educational process of selecting appropriate educational methods when planning a community health program. Which of the following steps of the nursing process does this action most resemble?

Accepted Answer

Selecting appropriate educational methods is part of the planning phase, where strategies and methods are determined to achieve the program's objectives.

Question 2

A nurse is working for a public health department as the community health educator. Which of the following is a potential barrier that a nurse may experience?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

A nurse prepares for a presentation to a group of adults using strategies appropriate for adult learning. Which of the following concepts is being applied?

Accepted Answer

Andragogy is the method and practice of teaching adult learners; this concept is being applied when preparing a presentation for a group of adults using strategies appropriate for adult learning.

Question 4

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, which of the following should the nurse do next?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The nurse is teaching a new diabetic client how to give himself an insulin injection. Which of the following domains would be used?

Accepted Answer

Teaching a diabetic client how to give himself an insulin injection primarily involves the psychomotor domain, as it requires the client to learn and perform physical movements and skills related to administering the injection.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Gaining the learner's attention is the first step in the educational process, as it ensures that the learners are focused and ready to receive new information.

Question 7

A health educator is trying to change a client's attitudes about smoking. Which of the following domains would be used?

Accepted Answer

The affective domain involves emotions, attitudes, and feelings, which are relevant when trying to change a client's attitudes about smoking.

Question 8

A nurse is implementing a community health education program at a local church. Which of the following educational principles should the nurse implement when providing this education?

Accepted Answer

Creating the best learning environment is a fundamental educational principle that enhances the effectiveness of the program by ensuring participants are comfortable, engaged, and able to focus on the material being presented.

Question 9

A nurse is teaching a client about how to complete a wound dressing change. Which of the following conditions must be met before learning will occur?

Accepted Answer

For learning to occur, especially in a practical skill like wound dressing, the learner must have the necessary ability to understand and perform the task, a clear sensory image or understanding of how to carry out the procedure, and an opportunity to practice the skill to reinforce learning. This approach supports gradual skill acquisition and confidence building.

Question 10

A nurse uses Healthy People 2020 as a guide when planning health education in the community. Which of the following actions would be taken by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Healthy People 2020 emphasizes the importance of prevention, including primary and secondary prevention, to improve public health outcomes.

Question 11

What does the cognitive domain of learning include?

Accepted Answer

The cognitive domain of learning encompasses mental skills and the development of intellectual abilities. This includes memory, recognition, understanding, reasoning, and problem-solving, which are all aspects of how we think, understand, and process information.

Question 12

A nurse is developing a goal for a client who is learning how to care for an ostomy. Which of the following would be most appropriate to develop?

Accepted Answer

The goal should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Option B is a SMART goal as it specifies the client will independently manage their ostomy care within a set timeframe.

Question 13

Which statement about education is true?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

A nurse is working with an individual who has a low literacy level. Which of the following barriers to learning should the nurse anticipate?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Eliciting performance involves practicing the taught skills, which is what the nursing student is doing by asking participants to practice with baby dolls. This step helps reinforce learning by doing.

Question 16

A community health nurse is writing an objective. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to write?

Accepted Answer

The objective is specific, measurable, and time-bound, which are key components of a well-written objective. It clearly states the expected outcome (accurate dosage), the condition (insulin injection), and the criteria for success (100% of the time for 10 consecutive trials).

Question 17

What is the goal of providing education across the three levels of prevention?

Accepted Answer

The goal of providing education across the three levels of prevention is to enable clients to attain optimal health by addressing health issues at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, focusing on prevention, early detection, and management of diseases.

Question 18

A nurse is teaching a group of clients newly diagnosed with diabetes how to give themselves injections. Which of the following formats would be most appropriate for the nurse to use?

Accepted Answer

Demonstration is the most appropriate format for teaching clients how to give themselves injections because it allows for a visual and practical learning experience, which is essential for understanding the technique and process of administering injections.

Question 19

A nurse has evaluated the learning needs of a community support group. Which of following steps should the nurse take first when developing an educational program for them?

Accepted Answer

Establishing goals and objectives for the program is the first step in developing an educational program, as it provides a clear direction and framework for the subsequent planning and implementation phases.

Question 20

A nurse is working with a group of clients diagnosed 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. Which of the following principles of effective education is the nurse using?

Accepted Answer

Stimulating recall of prior learning helps learners connect new information with what they already know, enhancing their ability to understand and integrate the new material. By reviewing the basic physiology of diabetes, the nurse is activating the clients' prior knowledge, making it easier for them to grasp and build upon the new concepts being taught about avoiding long-term effects.

Quiz 19: Health Education Principles Applied in Communities, Groups, Families, and Individuals for Healthy Change