Introduction to Health Education

Question 1

define education process

Answer 1

a systematic, sequential, logical and scientific based course of action for learning and teaching to create a behaviour change

Question 2

define learning

Answer 2

an observable and measurable behaviour change from stimuli exposure

Question 3

define patient / client education

Answer 3

planned activities that use a variety of methods to improve patient knowledge and health behaviours

Question 4

define teaching

Answer 4

interventions of sharing information and experiences to meet an outcome in the education plan in the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains

Question 5

what are the benefits of health education?

Answer 5

• help make more informed choices about care
• gain knowledge and skills for healthy living

Question 6

what are three examples of the importance of teaching?

Answer 6

• relationship information in an understandable way to reduce fear and anxiety while minimizing harm
• build trust
• allow for informed decision making and involve the patient in care

Question 7

what are four characteristics of good patient education?

Answer 7

• use confidence and appropriate language
• patience
• appropriate timing and individualization
• be prepared and knowledgable

Question 8

what are five ways an educator can show competency?

Answer 8

• develop a plan to assist with needs
• have strategies to optimize client health literacy
• use relevant teaching strategies individualized to the patient
• evaluate effectiveness
• help patient find accurate information and communication

Question 9

compare the assessment nursing process step between the nursing process and the education process

Answer 9

nursing: assess physical and psychosocial needs

education: assess learning needs and the readiness to learn

Question 10

compare the planning nursing process step between the nursing process and the education process

Answer 10

nursing: develop a care plan based on the goals and individual needs

education: develop a teaching plan based on the desired outcomes to meet the individuals needs

Question 11

compare the implementation nursing process step between the nursing process and the education process

Answer 11

nursing: carry out the intervention

education: perform teaching using the appropriate methods and tools

Question 12

compare the evaluation nursing process step between the nursing process and the education process

Answer 12

nursing: assess the physical / psychosocial outcomes

education: determine outcomes such as changes in knowledge, attitudes or skills