Question 1

In addressing patient education, the nurse recognizes that patient education is a process involving: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  assessment. 
B)  diagnosis. 
C)  planning. 
D)  implementation and evaluation. 
E)  reliance on evidence-based practice (EBP).

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan and is applying evidence-based practice. To promote involvement, the nurse must:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide the latest professional literature to the patient. 
B)  ensure that the patient understands relevant information. 
C)  use only one teaching method to reduce confusion. 
D)  not review previously learned information.

Question 3

Which of the following patients would most likely need to have adjustments made to the education plan for discharge because of role function?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 67-year-old married female who lives with her retired husband 
B)  A 32-year-old single mother of a toddler following hysterectomy. 
C)  A 13-year-old who lives at home with his parents after appendectomy 
D)  A 50-year-old married mother with 2 child in college and teenager at home

Question 4

On completion of assessment, a nursing diagnosis relevant to the educational needs of the patient or caregiver can be determined. Diagnoses specifically related to patient education include: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  deficient knowledge. 
B)  readiness for enhanced knowledge. 
C)  noncompliance. 
D)  pain. 
E)  alteration in elimination.

Question 5

The nurse must provide patient education to a patient who has just been told by the patient that he has stage III lung cancer. The patient is complaining of chest and bone discomfort. Before providing the needed education, the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  draw the curtain in the semi-private room. 
B)  medicate the patient to ease his pain. 
C)  place the patient in a private room if possible. 
D)  perhaps wait until later in the day. 
E)  keep the room dark to provide solitude.

Exam 14: Health Literacy and Patient Education

In addressing patient education, the nurse recognizes that patient education is a process involving: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan and is applying evidence-based practice. To promote involvement, the nurse must:

Which of the following patients would most likely need to have adjustments made to the education plan for discharge because of role function?

On completion of assessment, a nursing diagnosis relevant to the educational needs of the patient or caregiver can be determined. Diagnoses specifically related to patient education include: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse must provide patient education to a patient who has just been told by the patient that he has stage III lung cancer. The patient is complaining of chest and bone discomfort. Before providing the needed education, the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)