NURA 308 MED SURG EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED
what is health education - ANSWER learning experiences designed to
promote behaviours that facilitate health
what is the purpose of health education - ANSWER to meet nursing
standards
support informed decision-making and self-care
promote adherence to the therapeutic regimen
how do you meet nursing standards - ANSWER teaching, as a function
of nursing, is included in all state nurse practice acts and in the ANA
scope and standards of practice.
every contact a nurse has with the healthcare consumer, whether or not
that person is ill, should be considered an opportunity for health
education
how do nurses help support decision-making and self care - ANSWER
guidance from nurses may assist consumers in obtaining health info
from trustworthy, credible and timely internet resources, as well as
appropriate health promotion practitioners and researchers
reducing healthcare costs by preventing illness, effectively managing
necessary therapies, avoiding expensive medical interventions,
decreasing lengths of stay in hospital, facilitate early dishcarge
what are examples of adhereing to therapeutic regimen - ANSWER
taking prescribed meds, maintaining a healthy diet, increasing daily
activity and exercise, monitoring symptoms of illness and changes in
baseline health status, practice specific hygeine measures, seeking
recommended health evaluations and screening, and performing other
therapeutic and preventative measures
what are the factors affecting adherence - ANSWER demographic
variables, such as age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, and level of
education
,illness variables, such as severity of illness and the relief of symptoms
afforded by the therapy
therapeutic regimen variables, such as complexity of regimen, treatment
fatigue, and uncomfortable side effects
psychosocial variables
financial variabels
what are gerontologic considerations to nonadherence - ANSWER more
chronic illnesses. increased sensitivity to medications and their side
effects, difficulty adjusting to change and stressm financial constraints,
forgetfuless ,inadequate support systems, lifetime habits of self
treatment, visual and hearing impairment. and moobility limitations
why is managing hypertension important - ANSWER long standing
elevated bp may result in increased stiffness of the vessel walls, leading
to vessel injury, initiating inflammatory response. increasing work load of
heart and causing it to thicken.
what is learning readiness - ANSWER the optimum time for learning to
occur, which usually corresponds to the learners perceived need and
desire to obtain specific knowledge
why does culture affect learning readiness - ANSWER it affects how
people learn and what information can be learned. must conduct a
cultural assessment before teaching
why must nurse assess values? - ANSWER patient needs to feel like
their values are respected in order to participate in education
why is physical readiness important - ANSWER if patient is in acute pain
they may not be able to concentrate long enough to learn
why is emotional readiness important - ANSWER if patient has not yet
accepted their illness, they may not be motivated to learn about it
,is anxiety useful in teaching? - ANSWER yes it is. mild anxiety from
education can be a motivating factor
what is the teach back technique - ANSWER can be used to evalutate if
patient or family has successfully retained the information
do you use patients past experiences to assess readiness to learn? -
ANSWER yes
how do you educate people who have a physical, emotional or cognitive
disability - ANSWER adapt information to accomodate the persons
cognitive, perceptual, and behavioral disabilities.
give clear written and oral information
highlight significant information for easy reference
avoid medical terminology or jargon
how do you educate someone with a hearing impairment - ANSWER
use slow, directed, deliberate speech
use sign language or interpreter services if appropriate
position yourself so that the person can see your mouth if speech
reading
use telecommunication devices for the person with hearing impairment
use written materials and visual aids, such as models and diagrams
use captioned videos, films, and computer generated materials
speak on the side of the good ear if unilateral deafness is present
how do you educate someone with a sensory disability - ANSWER use
optical devices such as a magnifying lens
use proper lighting and proper contrast of colors on materials and
equipment
use or convert information to auditory and tactile formats if appropriate
obtain audiotapes, CDs, digital audio available on smartphones or
tablets, and talking books.
explain noises associated with procedures, equipment, and treatments
arrange materials in a clockwise pattern
, how do you educate someone with learning disabilities (input disability)
(visual perceptual) - ANSWER explain information verbally; repeat and
reinforce frequently. use audiotapes, CDs, and digital audio.
encourage learner to verbalize information recieved
how do you educate someone with learning disabilities (input disability)
(auditory perceptual) - ANSWER speak slowly with as few words as
possible; repeat and reinforce frequently
use direct eye contact to help focus on task
use demonstration and return demonstration, such as modeling, role
playing, and hands on experiences
use visual tools such as written materials; and computers, smartphones,
tablets
how do you educate someone with learning disabilities (output disability)
- ANSWER use all senses as appropriate
use written, audiotape, and computerized or other electronic information
review information and give time verbally to interact and ask questions
use hand gestures and motions
how do you educate someone with learning disabilities (developmental
disability) - ANSWER base information and teaching on developmental
stage, not chronologic age.
use nonverbal cues, gestures, signing, and symbols as needed
use simple explanations and concrete examples with repetition
encourage active participation
demonstrate information, and have person perform return
demonstrations
what do you do in assessment phase of patient education? - ANSWER
what are persons beliefs and behaviors?
what physical and psychosocial adaptations do they need to make?
are they ready to learn?
can they learn?
what additional information is needed?
are there any variables that will affect the choice of teaching strategy or
approach?
what are their expectations?