TIMBYS FUNDAMENTALS NURSING SKILLS AND CONCEPTS PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+RECENT VERSION

TIMBYS FUNDAMENTALS NURSING SKILLS AND CONCEPTS PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+RECENT VERSION 1. What are the four progressive stages of learning? - answer 1. Recognition of what has been taught Recollection or description of information to others Explanation or application of information Independent use of new learning 2. What combination of subject areas does client teaching generally focus? - answer -safe self administration of medications -using equipment for self-care dietary instructions -rehabilitation programs -available community resources -plan for medial follow-ups -signs of complications and actions to take 3. How can you make sure you have met the mandated teaching standards? - answer by documenting, who and what was taught, teaching method used, and evidence that learning occured 4. To implement effecting teaching the nurse must do the following: - answer determine the client's: -preferred learning style -age and developmental level -capacity to learn -motivation -learning readiness -learning needs 5. When does the stages of learning begin? - answer always begins on admission to the hospital when client is ready 6. What are the four stages of learning? - answer 1. Recognition of material 2. Recall or description 3. Explanation 4. Independent use 7. What are the three general domain of learning styles? - answer 1. Cognitive domain 2. Affective domain 3. Psychomotor domain 8. Cognitive domain - answer a style of processing information by listening or reading facts and descriptions 9. Affective domain - answer a style of processing information that appeals to a person's feelings, beliefs, or values 10. Psychomotor domain - answer a style of processing information that focuses on learning by doing 11. What are the three age and development learning levels? - answer pedagogy, androgogy, and gerogogy 12. Pedagogy - answer the science of teaching children or those with cognitive ability comparable to children 13. Androgogy - answer the principles of teaching adult learners 14. Gerogogy - answer the unique techniques that enhance learning among older adults 15. Pedagogic learners typically: - answer lack experience, need direction and supervision, motivated to learn by potential rewards or punishment, short attention span, respond to competition 16. Androgogic learners typically: - answer active, longer attention span, long-term retention, goal oriented, think abstractly 17. Gerogoic learners typically: - answer vast experience, motivated by personal need or goal, attention affected by low energy level, fatigue, and anxiety, respond to frequent feedback, respond to family encouragement, practical learners 18. What are the generation categories? - answer baby boomers: 1946 to 1964 Generation x: 1965 to 1981 Generation y: 1982 to 1999 19. Net generation: 2000-current (born at the beginning of the 21st century) also called "cyber kids" 20. Generation x and y share what learning characteristics? - answer -technologically literate -crave stimulation and quick responses -expect immediate answers and feedback -bored with memorizing information or repetitive tasks -like a variety of instructional methods -prefer information to be relevant -prefer participatory learning 21. Illiterate - answer cannot read or write 22. Functionally illiterate - answer posses minimal literacy skills 23. What can a nurse do to teach a client that is illiterate? - answer provide audio/visual modes for instruction 24. What can a nurse ask if she suspects a client to be illiterate? - answer ask, how do you learn best? 25. If a client can sign their name, do simple math, and reads at or below a 5th grade level what is this called? - answer functionally illiterate 26. What relating to cultural differences does not justify health teaching? - answer language barriers 27. When relating to attention and concentration when teaching a client what approaches are relevant? - answer -keep the teaching sessions short -use the client's name frequently -show enthusiasm -use colorful materials, gestures, and variety to stimulate the client -involve client in an active way -vary the tone and pitch of your voice to stimulate the client aurally 28. What are some teaching tips for clients that are visually impaired? - answer -speak in a normal tone -use at least 75- to 100-watt light source -avoid standing in front of window -provide magnifying glass for reading -obtain pamphlets in large (12- to 16-point) print and serif lettering -avoid papers with glossy finish -select black print on white paper 29. What lettering is used in teaching material for a visual impaired client? - answer serif 30. What point should teaching material be printed on for visual impaired clients? - answer 12- to 16-point print 31. What are some teaching tips for clients that are hearing (auditory) impaired? - answer -use magic slate, chalkboard, flash cards, and writing pads to communicate lower voice pitch try to select words that do not begin with "f", "s", "k", and "sh" rephrase you sentence if it's misunderstood rather than repeat the same words again -use a stethoscope as a primitive hearing aid 32. When a client is motivated to learn, learning is - answer optimal when a person has a purpose for acquiring new information 33. What are less desirable reasons to learn related to motivation? - answer to please others and to avoid criticism 34. Learning readiness - answer refers to the client's physical and psychological well-being 35. Formal teaching requires what? - answer plan/planning 36. What should be done to develop an individualized teaching plan? - answer assess the client's learning needs; don't assume you know what the client needs are 37. Telehome care - answer visiting clients electronically in their home for the purpose of seeing and communicating in real time 38. What gerontologic considerations should a nurse implement when teaching? - answer ask the client to recall something taught from 15 minutes ago to test their retention 39. What are the benefits of client teaching? - answer 1. Reduced length of stay 2. Cost-effectiveness of heathcare 3. Better allocation of of resourses 4. Increased client satisfaction 5. Decreased admission rates 40. Discharge instructions - answer the information that is essential for promoting safety during the initial post-hospital period 41. ***nursing process*** - answer an organized sequence of problem-solving steps used to identify and manage the health problems of clients. It is the accepted standard for clinical practice established by the american nurses association. 42. Critical thinking - answer process of objective reasoning or analyzing facts to reach a valid conclusion. 43. ***discuss the characteristics, skills, and attitudes of critical thinking.*** seven distinct characteristics of the nursing process. - answer - within legal scope of nursing. - based on knowledge -planned -client-centered - goal oriented -prioritized dynamic 44. ***the steps of the nursing process?*** - answer 1. Assessment 2. Diagnosis 3. Planning 4. Implementation 5. Evaluation (revising, or starting the process over if needed) 45. Assessment - answer the first step in the nursing process. The systematic collection of and organization of facts or data. Two kinds of data--objective and subjective data.