Why is patient education important - ANSWERS- one of the most important roles of
nurses as patients and family members need health education to make informed
decisions
- with shorter hospital stays there is an increased demand on nurses' time and more
patients come in with acute conditions and have chronically ill patients
- nurses are NOT the primary source of information and can clarify information from
other healthcare providers
What are the goals of patient education - ANSWERS- maintain and promote health
- preventing illness
- restoring health
- optimizing quality of life with impaired functioning
What is the process of teaching and learning - ANSWERS- an interactive process that
promotes learning
When does the concept of teaching and learning begin - ANSWERSwhen a person
identifies a knowledge or skill deficit
When is the concept of teaching and learning most effective - ANSWERSwhen it
addresses the learners needs, learning style, and capacity
What is the outcome of successful teaching and learning - ANSWERSpatients learn
new skills of change existing attitudes
What is the role of the nurse in teaching and learning - ANSWERS- create an
environment to facilitate learning
- uses a patient-centered approach
- assesses the learning needs of the patient
- uses the most appropriate educational strategy
What does it mean to be taught - ANSWERSinformation needed by one patient and the
family to make informed decisions regarding their care
What does it mean to use teaching as communication - ANSWERS- teaching closely
parallels the communication process
- effective teaching depends on effective communication
What are the 3 domains of learning - ANSWERScognitive, affective, psychomotor
What is the definition of the cognitive domain of learning - ANSWERSincludes all
intellectual behaviours and requires thinking
, What is the definition of the affective domain of learning - ANSWERSexpression of
feelings and acceptance of attitudes, opinions, or values
What is the definition of the psychomotor domain of learning - ANSWERSinvolves
acquiring skills that require integration of mental and muscular activity
What concepts are included in cognitive learning - ANSWERS- remembering
- understanding
- applying
- analyzing
- evaluating
- creating
What concepts are included in affective learning - ANSWERS- receiving
- responding
- valuing
- organizing
- characterizing
What concepts are included in psychomotor learning - ANSWERS- perception
- set
- guided response
- mechanism
- complex overt response
- adaptation
- origination
What is included in the ability to learn basic learning principle - ANSWERS- emotional
capability
- intellectual capability
- physical ability
- developmental stage (learning in children and adults)
What are the 3 basic learning principles - ANSWERS- motivation to learn
- ability to learn
- learning environment
What is the definiton of motivation to learn - ANSWERSpatient's desire or willingness to
learn
What is the definition of the ability to learn - ANSWERSdepends on physical and
cognitive abilities, developmental level, physical wellness, thought processes
What is the definiton of a learning environment - ANSWERSallows a person to attend
instruction