NUR 1460 C Module 1 EAQ questions and
answers with solutions
The nurse is using Braille boards to teach a patient who is visually impaired. Which area of the
verbal, aural, read/write, kinesthetic (VARK) learning style is the nurse using to teach this
patient?
A. Aural
B. Verbal
C. Write
D.Kinesthetic - ANSWER D. Kinesthetic
Rationale:VARK is a learning style that includes areas of learning such as visual, aural,
read/write, and kinesthetic modes of learning. The kinesthetic mode of learning deals with
learning using a hands-on approach. Blind patients touch Braille boards to understand the
content provided. Aural deals with hearing. The nurse is not using verbal communication or
writing to communicate to the patient.
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A nurse is assessing a patient who is diabetic. During the assessment, the nurse learns that the
patient has difficulty operating his home glucometer and has not been logging his daily blood
sugars. Which finding does this indicate?
A. The patient is irresponsible.
B. The patient has uncontrolled diabetes.
C. The patient needs further teaching on glucose testing.
D. The patient has not achieved treatment outcome. - ANSWER C. The patient needs further
teaching on glucose testing.
,Rationale: The nurse assesses the patient to identify the patient's learning needs based on the
psychomotor domain of learning. The nurse identifies that the patient needs additional teaching
on glucose testing, glucometer use, and the importance of logging daily blood sugars. The
patient is having difficulty operating the equipment; therefore the patient's behavior is not
irresponsible. There is no evidence to suggest that the patient's diabetes is not controlled. The
patient's behavior does not indicate the state of his disease or the treatment outcome.
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A nurse is scheduled to teach a group of morbidly obese patients the significance of proper
eating habits and exercise. Which setting would be ideal to impart this teaching?
A. Cafeteria
B. Hospital lobby
C. Gymnasium
D. Classroom - ANSWER D. Classroom
Rationale: An ideal setting for teaching would be a classroom because patients would be able to
sit comfortably, and the room would have proper ventilation and light so that everyone can see
and hear the teacher without distraction. The patients would also be able to observe one
another during the teaching session. A cafeteria or hospital lobby would have numerous
distractions that could interfere with the teaching process. A gymnasium would not be
conducive to learning as it would not offer comfortable seating arrangements for the patients.
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A patient diagnosed with a myocardial infarction is scheduled for coronary artery bypass
grafting surgery. The nurse is scheduled to teach breathing exercises and coughing techniques
to the patient to prevent respiratory complications. When is the most appropriate time to teach
this patient?
, A. During discharge
B. After the surgery
C. Before the surgery
D. At the next follow-up visit - ANSWER C. Before the surgery
Rationale: Deep breathing and coughing exercises are taught to the patient to prevent
respiratory complications after surgery. These should be taught preoperatively so that the
patient learns the techniques and can perform them properly after surgery. The client needs to
start doing these exercises immediately after surgery. Due to physical discomfort and fatigue
after the surgery, the patient may not be able to learn the exercises properly. Teaching
breathing exercises at discharge or at the follow-up visit would not benefit this patient.
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The nurse is training the nursing staff on how to provide formal patient education. Which
example would the nurse give to the staff?
A. The nurse teaches a patient about self-care and follow-up after discharge.
B. The nurse teaches a patient and family about what happens in an ultrasonography test.
C. The nurse answers a patient's question during a diabetes education session.
D. The nurse answers a patient's questions regarding the medication regimen. - ANSWER A. The
nurse teaches a patient about self-care and follow-up after discharge.
Rationale: Formal teaching is delivered in a planned, goal-directed, one-on-one session to a
patient in order to achieve specific patient goals. The nurse educates the patient about
postdischarge care, which is directed at preventing complications and ensuring better health
after discharge. Teaching the patient and family about what happens during an ultrasonography
test is not a one-on-one session. Questions regarding the management of diabetes or the
medication regimen are directed by the patient. Answering the patient's questions would be
considered informal teaching.
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answers with solutions
The nurse is using Braille boards to teach a patient who is visually impaired. Which area of the
verbal, aural, read/write, kinesthetic (VARK) learning style is the nurse using to teach this
patient?
A. Aural
B. Verbal
C. Write
D.Kinesthetic - ANSWER D. Kinesthetic
Rationale:VARK is a learning style that includes areas of learning such as visual, aural,
read/write, and kinesthetic modes of learning. The kinesthetic mode of learning deals with
learning using a hands-on approach. Blind patients touch Braille boards to understand the
content provided. Aural deals with hearing. The nurse is not using verbal communication or
writing to communicate to the patient.
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A nurse is assessing a patient who is diabetic. During the assessment, the nurse learns that the
patient has difficulty operating his home glucometer and has not been logging his daily blood
sugars. Which finding does this indicate?
A. The patient is irresponsible.
B. The patient has uncontrolled diabetes.
C. The patient needs further teaching on glucose testing.
D. The patient has not achieved treatment outcome. - ANSWER C. The patient needs further
teaching on glucose testing.
,Rationale: The nurse assesses the patient to identify the patient's learning needs based on the
psychomotor domain of learning. The nurse identifies that the patient needs additional teaching
on glucose testing, glucometer use, and the importance of logging daily blood sugars. The
patient is having difficulty operating the equipment; therefore the patient's behavior is not
irresponsible. There is no evidence to suggest that the patient's diabetes is not controlled. The
patient's behavior does not indicate the state of his disease or the treatment outcome.
p. 189
A nurse is scheduled to teach a group of morbidly obese patients the significance of proper
eating habits and exercise. Which setting would be ideal to impart this teaching?
A. Cafeteria
B. Hospital lobby
C. Gymnasium
D. Classroom - ANSWER D. Classroom
Rationale: An ideal setting for teaching would be a classroom because patients would be able to
sit comfortably, and the room would have proper ventilation and light so that everyone can see
and hear the teacher without distraction. The patients would also be able to observe one
another during the teaching session. A cafeteria or hospital lobby would have numerous
distractions that could interfere with the teaching process. A gymnasium would not be
conducive to learning as it would not offer comfortable seating arrangements for the patients.
p. 190
A patient diagnosed with a myocardial infarction is scheduled for coronary artery bypass
grafting surgery. The nurse is scheduled to teach breathing exercises and coughing techniques
to the patient to prevent respiratory complications. When is the most appropriate time to teach
this patient?
, A. During discharge
B. After the surgery
C. Before the surgery
D. At the next follow-up visit - ANSWER C. Before the surgery
Rationale: Deep breathing and coughing exercises are taught to the patient to prevent
respiratory complications after surgery. These should be taught preoperatively so that the
patient learns the techniques and can perform them properly after surgery. The client needs to
start doing these exercises immediately after surgery. Due to physical discomfort and fatigue
after the surgery, the patient may not be able to learn the exercises properly. Teaching
breathing exercises at discharge or at the follow-up visit would not benefit this patient.
p. 190
The nurse is training the nursing staff on how to provide formal patient education. Which
example would the nurse give to the staff?
A. The nurse teaches a patient about self-care and follow-up after discharge.
B. The nurse teaches a patient and family about what happens in an ultrasonography test.
C. The nurse answers a patient's question during a diabetes education session.
D. The nurse answers a patient's questions regarding the medication regimen. - ANSWER A. The
nurse teaches a patient about self-care and follow-up after discharge.
Rationale: Formal teaching is delivered in a planned, goal-directed, one-on-one session to a
patient in order to achieve specific patient goals. The nurse educates the patient about
postdischarge care, which is directed at preventing complications and ensuring better health
after discharge. Teaching the patient and family about what happens during an ultrasonography
test is not a one-on-one session. Questions regarding the management of diabetes or the
medication regimen are directed by the patient. Answering the patient's questions would be
considered informal teaching.
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