QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the nurse's role in patient education? - CORRECT ANSWER -teach information that
the patient and the family need to make informed decisions regarding care
-determine what patients need to know or already know
-identify when patients are ready to learn
-all clients have the right to make informed decisions about their care
-the nurse frequently clarifies info provided by health care providers.
What are the factors of readiness to learn? - CORRECT ANSWER Motivation-desire or
willingness to learn
Ability-physical and cognitive attributes for intellectual though process
Environment- effected by the # of people, temperature, lighting, noise, ventilation, furniture set up,
privacy
What is the Nursing Process for Knowledge Assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER -see through
the patient's eyes
-assess the patient's learning needs
-ask questions to identify motivation to learn
-determine the patient's physical and cognitive ability
-provide an appropriate teaching environment
-assess the readiness and ability of a family caregiver
-assess health literacy/learning disabilities
What is the Nursing Diagnosis for patient education? - CORRECT ANSWER -deficient
knowledge
-ineffective health maintenance
-impaired home maintenance
-ineffective family therapeutic regimen management
-ineffective self-health management
-noncompliance (with medications)