Question 1

After evaluating learning needs,what is the next step the nurse should take in developing an educational program?

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. 
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 2

When conducting an effective educational program,a nurse would use which basic principle? 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. 
A)  Use a clear, succinct style. 
B)  Use an active voice. 
C)  Refer to Internet sources. 
D)  Use aids to highlight key points.

Question 3

A potential barrier that a nurse may experience when in the educator role is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Working with clients with a low literacy level 
B)  Memorizing the information that is to be taught 
C)  Having a limited vocabulary 
D)  Lacking knowledge about how to gain participation 
A)  Working with clients with a low literacy level 
B)  Memorizing the information that is to be taught 
C)  Having a limited vocabulary 
D)  Lacking knowledge about how to gain participation

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mr. Williams will look at his stoma without disgust each time his ostomy bag comes off. 
B)  Mr. Williams will be able to independently take care of his ostomy bag within three months. 
C)  Mr. Williams will gather all ostomy supplies correctly each time his ostomy bag needs to be changed. 
D)  Mr. Williams will successfully describe to the nurse how to care for his ostomy when he is asked. 
A)  Mr. Williams will look at his stoma without disgust each time his ostomy bag comes off. 
B)  Mr. Williams will be able to independently take care of his ostomy bag within three months. 
C)  Mr. Williams will gather all ostomy supplies correctly each time his ostomy bag needs to be changed. 
D)  Mr. Williams will successfully describe to the nurse how to care for his ostomy when he is asked.

Question 5

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 only 
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 only

Question 6

A leader controls members through rewards and often keeps members in the dark about the goals and rationale behind prescribed actions.What type of leadership does this describe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Democratic 
B)  Patriarchal 
C)  Socialist 
D)  Communication structure 
A)  Democratic 
B)  Patriarchal 
C)  Socialist 
D)  Communication structure

Question 7

A nurse prepares for a presentation to a group of adults using strategies appropriate for adult learning.This concept is called:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Nurses who use Healthy People 2020 as a guide for education:

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus on avoiding cigarette smoking and using alcohol in moderation 
B)  Educate clients using primary and secondary levels of prevention 
C)  Use Bloom's taxonomy when planning educational objectives 
D)  Design health fairs aimed at individuals 
A)  Focus on avoiding cigarette smoking and using alcohol in moderation 
B)  Educate clients using primary and secondary levels of prevention 
C)  Use Bloom's taxonomy when planning educational objectives 
D)  Design health fairs aimed at individuals

Question 9

Which behavior would the nurse anticipate when working with an individual with low literacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asking for additional clarification of materials 
B)  Requesting to read the information later 
C)  Having a high level of motivation 
D)  Being overly dependent on others 
A)  Asking for additional clarification of materials 
B)  Requesting to read the information later 
C)  Having a high level of motivation 
D)  Being overly dependent on others

Question 10

An established group requests a teaching and learning session on hypertension.What can the nurse expect with this type of group?

Accepted Answer

A)  The group membership will change from week to week. 
B)  The members all have the same interests. 
C)  They prefer lectures rather than demonstrations. 
D)  The group already has operating methods that have been successful. 
A)  The group membership will change from week to week. 
B)  The members all have the same interests. 
C)  They prefer lectures rather than demonstrations. 
D)  The group already has operating methods that have been successful.

Question 11

When implementing a community health education program,which educational principle will the nurse use as a guide?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

A group member who has taken on the role of the "gatekeeper" will:

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. 
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.

Exam 16: Using Health Education and Groups to Promote Health

After evaluating learning needs,what is the next step the nurse should take in developing an educational program?

When conducting an effective educational program,a nurse would use which basic principle? Select all that apply.

A potential barrier that a nurse may experience when in the educator role is:

Which of the following is an example of a goal?

Which core competency of communication is used by nurses engaged in group work?

A leader controls members through rewards and often keeps members in the dark about the goals and rationale behind prescribed actions.What type of leadership does this describe?

A nurse prepares for a presentation to a group of adults using strategies appropriate for adult learning.This concept is called:

Nurses who use Healthy People 2020 as a guide for education:

Which behavior would the nurse anticipate when working with an individual with low literacy?

An established group requests a teaching and learning session on hypertension.What can the nurse expect with this type of group?

When implementing a community health education program,which educational principle will the nurse use as a guide?

A group member who has taken on the role of the "gatekeeper" will:

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