If a pt learns best by reading or watching something, they would be a _____ learner.
1. Visual
2. Auditory
3. Kinesthetic - Answers 1
If a pt preferred to listen to instructions because that's how they learn best, they would be considered a
______ learner.
1. Visual
2. Auditory
3. Kinesthetic - Answers 2
The best patient to perform a return demonstration with would be a _____ learner.
1. Visual
2. Auditory
3. Kinesthetic - Answers 3
Demonstrating what the patient should do and then allowing the patient an opportunity to perform it
themselves is an example of... - Answers return demonstration
This patient would be considered most likely to retain knowledge during a teaching session.
1. A pt who can hear you but cannot see you.
2. A patient who needs a translator.
3. A pt who took an opioid 15 minutes ago.
4. A pt with a pain rating 3/10. - Answers 4
,when is the ideal time to begin teaching a pt? - Answers admission
For learning to take place, information must be introduced, explained, and reinforced through... -
Answers REPITITION
When should you teach the most important thing so the pt will remember it? - Answers First and last
What teachings would you include in a health promotion session? Select all that apply.
1. Reducing sodium in diet to prevent future complications.
2. An exercise plan for an obese pt.
3. Smoking cessation.
4. Adding vitamins to a diet.
5. Teaching students about adequate water intake.
6. Teaching the importance of exercise. - Answers 1, 4, 5, 6
(2 & 3 are considered wellness strategies that emphasize changing unhealthy habits already being
practiced)
A nurse is teaching a pt about ways to reduce stress in their life. Would this be considered health
promotion or a wellness strategy? - Answers Wellness because wellness strategies focus on changing
ACTIVE unhealthy behavior
How is health promotion different than wellness strategies? - Answers Health promotion is providing
information on ways to STAY healthy, while wellness strategies focuses on CHANGING current unhealthy
behavior
T or F
A patient who is asking about their disease process is ready to learn. - Answers T
When is the BEST time to provide information on how to perform skin or foot care?
1. During a meal
2. During a bath
3. While assisting with toileting
4. During med administration - Answers 2
, when is the BEST time to provide information about the benefits of mobility?
1. When the pt is sitting up in bed, alert and oriented.
2. During a meal
3. During ambulation in the hallway
4. When taking their weight - Answers 3
when is the BEST time to teach about benefits of water intake? select all that apply
1. when assisting with toileting
2. during a meal
3. during a treatment
4. changing a dressing - Answers 1, 2
what do you want to assess MOST when developing a teaching plan with a pt? - Answers readiness to
learn
A nursing diagnosis that begins with "deficient knowledge" would indicate that a patient is ______. -
Answers lacking knowledge
A nursing diagnosis that begins with "readiness for enhanced knowledge" would indicate that a patient
has _____ and is ready for _____. - Answers some knowledge
further teaching
A nurse is finding resources for handout materials and deciding on how to present the material. What
part of the nursing process is this?
1. Assessment
2. Planning
3. Implementing
4. Evaluation - Answers 2
A nurse is sitting with the patient and going over a brochure. What part of the nursing process is this?