Question 1

A nurse is using basic educational principles when conducting an effective educational program.Which of the following principles would the nurse most likely be using? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a clear, succinct style 
B)  Use an active voice 
C)  Refer to Internet sources 
D)  Use aids to highlight key points 
E)  Repeat information several times

Question 2

Which statement about education is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It emphasizes the provider of knowledge and skills. 
B)  It emphasizes the recipient of knowledge and skills. 
C)  It is a process of gaining knowledge and expertise. 
D)  It results in behavioral change.

Question 3

Which Core Competency of communication is used by nurses engaged in group work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soliciting input from individuals and organizations 
B)  Using simple language when presenting information 
C)  Asking the group to develop the program of interest 
D)  Presenting material to lay audiences

Question 4

A community health nurse is writing an objective.Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to write?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each member of the family will give an insulin injection to the client with accurate dosage 100% of the time for 10 consecutive trials. 
B)  The client will perform a blood sugar test on herself with an accurate blood sugar reading. 
C)  The community will take their children to receive immunizations within 1 month of the immunization due date. 
D)  Fifty percent of the eligible women seen in the clinic will return for their scheduled mammogram appointment.

Question 5

A nurse is implementing a community health education program at a local church.Which of the following educational principles should the nurse implement when providing this education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Refer to trustworthy sources 
B)  Use an active voice 
C)  Create the best learning environment 
D)  Accentuate the positive health behaviors of the participants

Question 6

A health educator is trying to change a client's attitudes about smoking.Which of the following domains would be used?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

A nurse has evaluated the learning needs of a community support group.Which of following steps should the nurse take when developing an educational program for them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consider any potential barriers to learning 
B)  Establish goals and objectives for the program 
C)  Select appropriate materials for the program 
D)  Assess the dynamics of the group

Question 8

A group member has taken on the role of the "gatekeeper." Which of the following actions would most likely be taken by this member?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seek and accept the authority or direction of others 
B)  Guide and direct the group activity 
C)  Control outsiders' access to the group 
D)  Focus the movement toward the main work of the group

Question 9

A nurse is teaching a client about how to complete a wound dressing change.Which of the following conditions must be met before learning will occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Must be able to memorize the instructions, relay this information to a partner, and demonstrate the dressing change 
B)  Must master the dressing change at the time it is taught, repeat the demonstration for the nurse, and teach another person 
C)  Must be able to speak the language of the nurse, have time to practice the dressing change, and master the dressing change in a short time 
D)  Must have the necessary ability, a sensory image of how to carry out the dressing change, and an opportunity to practice the dressing change

Question 10

A nurse prepares for a presentation to a group of adults using strategies appropriate for adult learning.Which of the following concepts is being applied?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authoritarianism 
B)  Learning style 
C)  Pedagogy 
D)  Andragogy

Question 11

When a nurse is evaluating the components of an educational program.Which of the following best describes the action that is being taken by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Short-term evaluation 
B)  Educational product 
C)  Process evaluation 
D)  Long-term evaluation

Question 12

A nurse is implementing an educational program about the importance of being physically active.Which of the following steps would the nurse complete first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide learning guidance 
B)  Present the stimulus 
C)  Gain the learner's attention 
D)  Ask learners to recall prior learning

Exam 16: Changing Health Behavior Using Health Education with Individuals, Families, and Groups