C HAPTER 25: P ATIENT E DUCATION
Fundamentals of Nursing 10th Edition; Potter Perry
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. There are a variet y of teaching methodologies that may be utilized to meet
the clients needs. Which teaching method is best applied to a cognitive
learning need?
A. Modeling of behavior
B. Discussion of feelings
C. Computer-assisted instruction
D. Demonstration of a procedure
ANS: C
An independent project such as computer -assisted instruction is an
appropriate teaching method for cognitive learning. Modeling of
behavior is an appropriate teaching met hod for psychomotor learning.
Discussion of feelings is an appropriate teaching method for affective
learning. Demonstration is an appropriate teaching method for
ps ychomotor learning.
DIF: A REF: 365 OBJ: Comprehension TOP: Nursing
Process: Evaluation MSC: NC LEX test plan designation:
Safe, Effective Care Environment
2. For a functionall y illiterate client, the nurse particularl y focuses on:
, A. Using intricate analogies and examples
B. Avoiding lengthy return demonstrations
C. Incorporating familiar nonmedical ter minology
D. Providing longer learning sessions with the client
ANS: C
When teaching a functionall y illiterate client, the nurse should use
simple terminology, avoiding medical jargon. The nurse should
incorporate familiar terminology to enhance the clients understanding.
The nurse should use simple analogies and real life examples. The
nurse should ask for return demonstrations as this provides the
opportunit y to clarify instructions and time to review procedures.
Although teaching sessions may be kept short , they should be
scheduled at more frequent intervals.
DIF: A REF: 378 -379 OBJ: Comprehension TOP: Nursing
Process: Planning MSC: NC LEX test plan designation: Safe,
Effective Care Environment
3. In preparing a teaching plan for adult clients in a cancer s upport group,
the nurse incorporates evidence -based information. The nurse recognizes
that evidence obtained about adult learners has identified that this group
prefers:
A. Computer-assisted instruction
B. Traditional classroom settings
C. Long sessions with plent y of technical information
D. Interesting personal communication techniques
ANS: D
, Adults have a wide variet y of personal and life experiences to employ.
Therefore, adult learning is enhanced when they are encouraged to use
these experiences to solve problem s. Evidence- based information
indicates that adult clients prefer interactive, personal communication
with nurses or physicians. Evidence -based information indicates
computer-assisted learning is not a preferred method of instruction by
many adult learners. As clients become more comfortable with
computers, this preference may change. Evidence -based information
indicates that not all clients are comfortable in class settings or in
support groups. Other educational opportunities should be available.
Adult learners prefer short teaching sessions without a great deal of
technical information.
DIF: A REF: 369 OBJ: Comprehension TOP: Nursing
Process: Planning MSC: NC LEX test plan designation: Safe,
Effective Care Environment
4. While teaching the client about m anagement of his heart disease, a nurse
might use a strategy that is implemented to promote learning in the
affective domain such as:
A. Asking the client what he believes he needs to know about the
diagnosis
B. Providing brochures both on current exercises and on nutrition
guidelines
C. Encouraging the client to personall y discuss his feelings about his
health status
D. Having the client return -demonstrate self -measurement of his own
blood pressure
ANS: C
Fundamentals of Nursing 10th Edition; Potter Perry
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. There are a variet y of teaching methodologies that may be utilized to meet
the clients needs. Which teaching method is best applied to a cognitive
learning need?
A. Modeling of behavior
B. Discussion of feelings
C. Computer-assisted instruction
D. Demonstration of a procedure
ANS: C
An independent project such as computer -assisted instruction is an
appropriate teaching method for cognitive learning. Modeling of
behavior is an appropriate teaching met hod for psychomotor learning.
Discussion of feelings is an appropriate teaching method for affective
learning. Demonstration is an appropriate teaching method for
ps ychomotor learning.
DIF: A REF: 365 OBJ: Comprehension TOP: Nursing
Process: Evaluation MSC: NC LEX test plan designation:
Safe, Effective Care Environment
2. For a functionall y illiterate client, the nurse particularl y focuses on:
, A. Using intricate analogies and examples
B. Avoiding lengthy return demonstrations
C. Incorporating familiar nonmedical ter minology
D. Providing longer learning sessions with the client
ANS: C
When teaching a functionall y illiterate client, the nurse should use
simple terminology, avoiding medical jargon. The nurse should
incorporate familiar terminology to enhance the clients understanding.
The nurse should use simple analogies and real life examples. The
nurse should ask for return demonstrations as this provides the
opportunit y to clarify instructions and time to review procedures.
Although teaching sessions may be kept short , they should be
scheduled at more frequent intervals.
DIF: A REF: 378 -379 OBJ: Comprehension TOP: Nursing
Process: Planning MSC: NC LEX test plan designation: Safe,
Effective Care Environment
3. In preparing a teaching plan for adult clients in a cancer s upport group,
the nurse incorporates evidence -based information. The nurse recognizes
that evidence obtained about adult learners has identified that this group
prefers:
A. Computer-assisted instruction
B. Traditional classroom settings
C. Long sessions with plent y of technical information
D. Interesting personal communication techniques
ANS: D
, Adults have a wide variet y of personal and life experiences to employ.
Therefore, adult learning is enhanced when they are encouraged to use
these experiences to solve problem s. Evidence- based information
indicates that adult clients prefer interactive, personal communication
with nurses or physicians. Evidence -based information indicates
computer-assisted learning is not a preferred method of instruction by
many adult learners. As clients become more comfortable with
computers, this preference may change. Evidence -based information
indicates that not all clients are comfortable in class settings or in
support groups. Other educational opportunities should be available.
Adult learners prefer short teaching sessions without a great deal of
technical information.
DIF: A REF: 369 OBJ: Comprehension TOP: Nursing
Process: Planning MSC: NC LEX test plan designation: Safe,
Effective Care Environment
4. While teaching the client about m anagement of his heart disease, a nurse
might use a strategy that is implemented to promote learning in the
affective domain such as:
A. Asking the client what he believes he needs to know about the
diagnosis
B. Providing brochures both on current exercises and on nutrition
guidelines
C. Encouraging the client to personall y discuss his feelings about his
health status
D. Having the client return -demonstrate self -measurement of his own
blood pressure
ANS: C
