Question 1

A community health nurse runs a clinic that provides health screening mainly to Mexican American and Filipino American clients. The nurse wants to have a class on smoking cessation for interested adults of this group. What action should the nurse take to adjust to their time orientation?

Accepted Answer

A) Organize the instructions around short-term objectives. 
B) Mail letters ahead of time to make sure clients are informed about the upcoming class. 
C) Make posters and place them in areas of the community frequented by these groups. 
D) Make sure that the classes are held at specific times.

Question 2

The nurse asks the client to repeat the information taught during the discharge teaching session. The client states, "I have forgotten everything you just said." Which action by the nurse would is appropriate at this time?

Accepted Answer

A) Repeating the information and having the client write it down as the nurse teaches 
B) Having the client wait to ask questions until after the presentation 
C) Assigning another nurse to provide the teaching for the client 
D) Asking the client their preferred learning strategies

Question 3

A nurse is providing a series of educational workshops for caregivers of older clients interested in promoting the health and well-being of their clients. Which would be appropriate topics for this group? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Fall prevention 
B) Medication use and side effects 
C) Safe driving evaluations 
D) Advance directives 
E) Responsible sexual behavior

Question 4

A home health nurse is working with a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which nursing diagnosis will take the highest priority for implementing client education?

Accepted Answer

A) Impaired Gas Exchange 
B) Ineffective Breathing Pattern 
C) Anxiety 
D) Activity Intolerance

Question 5

During the physical examination of a client who took a fall that fractured his hip, the nurse notices an impairment of the client's hearing, but that the client's visual acuity and motor function do not seem to be impaired. The client answers questions very precisely and readily grasps the meaning of everything the nurse says when the client can face the nurse. When teaching this client, the nurse should make it a priority to

Accepted Answer

A) make verbal instructions face to face with the client. 
B) provide only written instructions. 
C) use only visual media. 
D) use only physical demonstrations with written instructions.

Exam 41: Teaching and Learning

A community health nurse runs a clinic that provides health screening mainly to Mexican American and Filipino American clients. The nurse wants to have a class on smoking cessation for interested adults of this group. What action should the nurse take to adjust to their time orientation?

The nurse asks the client to repeat the information taught during the discharge teaching session. The client states, "I have forgotten everything you just said." Which action by the nurse would is appropriate at this time?

A nurse is providing a series of educational workshops for caregivers of older clients interested in promoting the health and well-being of their clients. Which would be appropriate topics for this group? Select all that apply.

A home health nurse is working with a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which nursing diagnosis will take the highest priority for implementing client education?