chapter 9

Question 1

What is an important patient education processes that take place during physical therapy interventions?

Answer 1

-teaching and learning

Question 2

Teaching

Answer 2

Involves planning the process of imparting info. and then implementing the plan.

Question 3

Learning

Answer 3

-Involves a change in the learner that creates an understanding of info.

-changes in behavior and attitude,
-and the desire to utilize the info. to help make life decisions.

Question 4

Good teaching attributes include..

Answer 4

-teacher should be enthusiastic
-teacher should have knowledge of their topic
-teacher should employ appropriate feedback and cuing to the learner

Question 5

Patient-centered teaching

Answer 5

-involves learning who the patient is and tailoring the teaching experience to the patient.

Question 6

Clinical instructions modes for patients/clients can take the following formats:

Answer 6

-discussions
-demonstrations
-presentations
-lectures
-audiovisual materials or web-based learning methods
-return demonstrations
-illustrations of written information.

Question 7

Clinical in-service

Answer 7

-activities in which PT/PTAs, or PT/PTA students prepare short educational programs designed to impart specific aspects of knowledge to peers.

Question 8

Clinical in-service examples of topics that can be taught through this

Answer 8

-teach others about topics from continuing education courses that the professional has attended.
-review of safe transfer training with CNA in a skilled nursing facility

Question 9

Clinical education

Answer 9

-Involves activities in which the PT or PTA participates in guiding the learning experiences of a student in the clinical environment.

Question 10

Credentialed Clinical Instructor Courses

Answer 10

-Program created by APTA that helps clinical instructors learn strategies for teaching students.

Question 11

TRUE OF FALSE: the patient should be encouraged to bring a family member or friend to teaching session for support?

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

TRUE OR FALSE: The teacher should break up information into logical bits of info. For patient

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

How many bullets points should be in a list

Answer 13

5-6

Question 14

How to enhance learning for a older patient

Answer 14

-quiet environment
-sitting near patient
-speaking clearly
-teaching in brief sessions

Question 15

For patients who have visual impairments:

Answer 15

-therapists can introduce themselves and other people present in room
-asking pt if they want assistance

Question 16

When writing for patient with visual impairment writing should be

Answer 16

In 16 font, simple fonts, not italics,

Question 17

When speaking to patient who have hearing impairments, therapist can…

Answer 17

-move chair closer to face patient
-get patients attention by touching him or her
-speaking clearly and distinctly