Question 1

A nurse educator working with a group of students demonstrates how to administer an intramuscular injection.The nurse is using which theoretical construct of learning?

Accepted Answer

A) Thorndike's behaviourism 
B) Skinner's positive reinforcement 
C) Pavlov's conditioning response 
D) Bandura's imitation

Question 2

The nursing diagnosis health-seeking behaviour (nutrition and diet)related to desire to improve nutritional intake has been formulated for a client who has decided to change his eating habits to be more nutritionally sound.An appropriate outcome for this client would be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Client will understand the importance of eating healthy. 
B) Client will be able to lose weight. 
C) Client will list foods that are nutritionally sound,low fat,and high fibre. 
D) Client will appreciate the value of using the food guide pyramid.

Question 3

When making an assessment of the client's learning needs,the nurse will focus on which of the following elements?

Accepted Answer

A) Sensory acuity 
B) Nurse's knowledge 
C) Client's support system 
D) Gender

Question 4

A nurse is planning a community health education project that deals with organ donation,and the target audience is a group of adults.When following andragogic concepts,the nurse should ensure that the teaching includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Past statistics about organ donors 
B) Written pamphlets 
C) Directions about how to become an organ donor 
D) Information on how this group can influence their children

Question 5

Jenna,16,is practicing using an incentive spirometer after surgery.Her nurse has explained its use,demonstrated how it works,and has also given rationale as to why it is important to use it.By mastering the use of the spirometer,Jenna will demonstrate learning in which of Bloom's domains?

Accepted Answer

A) Cognitive 
B) Psychomotor 
C) Affective 
D) Imitation

Question 6

The nurse is working with a client who has been diagnosed with diabetes and must learn how to self-administer insulin.Which statement regarding feedback will be most beneficial to the client?

Accepted Answer

A) "You know,there are children who can learn to do this." 
B) "Maybe it would be better if we taught your spouse to help you with this?" 
C) "Next time,dart the needle into your skin,instead of pushing it in." 
D) "Your discharge depends upon you learning to do this."

Question 7

A nurse educator and her students are preparing to leave a hospital unit.A staff nurse asks if one of the students would like to perform a Z-track injection,a skill not yet practiced by the students.The instructor,understanding concepts surrounding timing for a learning experience,should choose which response?

Accepted Answer

A) "I'll explain the procedure since we've not practiced it,and choose a student to administer it." 
B) "Would it be alright if the students just observed today? Then,we'll do it next time we're here." 
C) "We're leaving the unit now,but thanks for asking." 
D) "I'll check with the students and see if one of them would like to volunteer."

Question 8

Which of the following situations illustrates learning in the psychomotor domain?

Accepted Answer

A) Prior to taking his medication,a client learns the rationale for checking his heart rate. 
B) A client learns the action of his cardiac medication. 
C) A client learns how to palpate and count his radial pulse. 
D) The need for taking his medication on a daily basis is accepted by a client.

Exam 26: Teaching and Learning