ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Educational Interventions - CORRECT ANSWER Educational Interventions
affective learning - CORRECT ANSWER renewed changes in attitudes, values, and feelings
andragogy - CORRECT ANSWER the study of teaching adults
cognitive learning - CORRECT ANSWER storing and recalling of new knowledge in the brain
contractual agreement - CORRECT ANSWER pact made between two persons or parties for the achievement of
mutually set goals
counseling - CORRECT ANSWER giving guidance, assisting with problem solving
developmental crisis - CORRECT ANSWER predictable patterns of behavior and change occurring throughout the
lifespan
formal teaching - CORRECT ANSWER planned teaching based on learner objectives
informal teaching - CORRECT ANSWER unplanned teaching sessions dealing with the patient's immediate
learning needs and concerns
health literacy - CORRECT ANSWER ability to read, understand, and act on health information
Understanding health literacy as a Nurse - CORRECT ANSWER Many people are still yet unaware of basic health
information, search for health information, adopt healthy behaviors, and make appropriate healthcare decisions. This
population is more likely to avoid medical screenings and require ED attention. Federal initiatives such as the Affordable
Care Act 2010 and --- the National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy from DHHS have made health literacy a
national priority to improve the health of all Americans.
The scope of the problem is challenging, in part because health care information and directions have traditionally been
written at a 10th-grade level or higher, while educational material is generally more easily understood when written at a
5th-grade level.
Learning tools
(1/4) The Ask Me 3 - CORRECT ANSWER The Ask Me 3 is a brief tool intended to promote understanding and
improve communication between patients and their providers. It involves three simple questions that patients should ask
their health care providers during every encounter. The Ask Me 3 questions:
1. What is my main problem?
2. What do I need to do?
3. Why is it important for me to do this?
Learning tools
(2/4) Understanding Personal Perception (UPP) - CORRECT ANSWER The Understanding Personal Perception
(UPP) tool is an attempt to determine if additional education is necessary. The nurse asks the patient to look at the images
on the tool and decide which of the figures most accurately indicates the patient's understanding of the new health
education materials. This tool has images ranging from either a
bright sun (signifying that the patient completely understands the material)
to gray clouds (confusions exists)
, to dark clouds blocking the sun (new information is not understood) (Murdock & Griffin, 2013)
Learning tools
(3/4) The Newest Vital Sign (NVS) - CORRECT ANSWER An additional reliable screening tool to assess health
literacy. It was developed by Pfizer to improve communications between patients and providers and can be administered
during initial assessments to assess the patient's literacy skills involving both numbers and words (Pfizer Clear Health
Communication, 2012)
Read ex. Ice cream nutrition label
Questions relate to the nutrition label
Score sheet with six oral questions referring to the label. Literacy is interpreted according to the number of correct
responses.
Learning tools
(4/4) Teach-back tool - CORRECT ANSWER Literally, teach back
Deficit - CORRECT ANSWER If the patient lacks the required knowledge, attitudes, or skills to support health
promotion, you should diagnose the deficit. Use diagnoses or problem statements approved by the North American
Nursing Diagnosis Association-International (NANDA-I) as a guide when diagnosing learning needs (ch12.) For ex.
Deficient Knowledge: Breastfeeding related to inexperience, as manifested by anxiety and multiple questions
Domains of learning - CORRECT ANSWER "Cognitive" is knowledge
1. Lecture or discussion
2. Discovery
3. Programmed instruction
"Psycho-motor" is action
1. Demonstration
2.Discovery
3.Audiovisual materials
4. Printed Materials
"Affective" is feelings
1. Role modeling
2. Discussion
3. Panel discussion
4. Role playing
learning - CORRECT ANSWER increasing one's knowledge; having one's behavior changed in a measurable way
as a result of an experience
learning readiness - CORRECT ANSWER patient's willingness to engage in the teaching-learning process
(emotional readiness) and experiential readiness to begin the challenge of learning
literacy - CORRECT ANSWER ability to read and write
negative reinforcement - CORRECT ANSWER an ineffective teaching strategy that uses criticism or punishment
nurse coach - CORRECT ANSWER a registered nurse who integrates coaching competencies into any setting or
specialty area of practice to facilitate a process of change or development that assists individuals or groups to realize their
potential