Engage Fundamentals: Foundational Concepts of Nursing Practice: Patient Education Flashcards
If a patient does not meet your desired goal/outcome by the end of the shift, what action should you take next?
Determine if different nursing interventions are required.
If a patient does not meet your desired goal/outcome by the end of the shift, what action should you take next?
Determine if different nursing interventions are required.
Research shows that asking this question is a good predictor of a patient’s health literacy.
“How comfortable are you with filling out medical forms by yourself?”
A nurse is participating in a question-and-answer session with a patient. Which of the following domains of learning uses this type of patient education?
Cognitive domain.
When a patient must think through information being presented to them.
A nurse is teaching a patient to self administer insulin injections. What domain of learning uses this type of patient education?
Psychomotor domain.
Patient uses fine and gross motor skills to perform a task.
A patient with end stage COPD is learning about a new, somewhat controversial treatment for people with end stage COPD and is trying to figure out if it is right for them. What domain of learning uses this type of patient education?
Affective domain.
Patient evaluates their values, attitudes, and beliefs in order to process information and apply it to their situation.
Asking a patient about how they feel about a particular topic that has to do with their care is a part of what learning domain?
Affective domain.
Asking a patient to demonstrate a skill is a part of what learning domain?
Psychomotor domain.
Asking a patient to verbalize and walk you through the steps of a BGL check is a part of what learning domain?
Cognitive domain.
Asking a patient if they understand the importance of monitoring their BGL is a part of what learning domain?
Cognitive domain.
What is the overall focus of patient education?
Empowering the patient to be accountable for self care.
How does accurate documentation affect staffing and services?
Ensures proper reimbursement, which allows the facility to maintain or hire more people as needed.
What is the importance of patient education?
Improves self care at home.
Decreases ED or urgence care visits.
A patient is being taught a diabetic meal plan and at the end they accept the diabetic meal plan. What learning domain does this follow?
Affective.
The patient is accepting the information being taught to them.
When assessing a patient’s health history, prior to providing education, what are some actions you should first take?
- Ask questions regarding health care needs and concerns.
- Obtain a health history.
- Assess patient education level.
