Learning & Teaching Basics
True or False — Learning is best measured by a patient’s ability to recite facts.
False. True learning is evidenced by behavior change, not memorization.
A kinesthetic learner learns best by:
A. Watching
B. Listening
C. Touching and doing
D. Reading
C. Touching and doing
What is the nurse’s priority action during patient admission?
Assess the patient’s immediate physical and emotional needs.
Discharge planning should begin:
At time of admissions
A nurse uses a certified interpreter to provide discharge instructions to a non-English-speaking client. Which teaching factor is being addressed?
Language barrier
A patient prefers to watch a nurse perform a dressing change before trying it themselves. Which learning style is this?
Visual learning style.
The best way to teach a client with low health literacy is to:
Provide information at a 5th-grade reading level.
Which of the following is subjective data?
A. Rash on arm
B. Pain rating of 8/10
C. Respiratory rate 16
D. BP 120/80
B. Pain rating of 8/10.
Which nursing action is part of medication reconciliation during discharge?
Compare home and hospital medication lists to prevent duplications or errors.
A patient allergic to latex is admitted. What is the priority action?
Place a red allergy band stating “Allergy: Latex”.
Which factor is most important to consider when planning client education?
A. Nurse’s schedule
B. Client’s learning needs and preferences
C. Family preferences
D. Availability of materials
B. Client’s learning needs and preferences
When teaching a client about medication administration, which strategy ensures understanding?
Demonstrate the process and have the client perform a return demonstration.
A nurse is admitting a patient with a fall history. What is the best action?
Place a fall risk bracelet and implement fall precautions.
A patient wants to leave AMA. What should the nurse do first?
Explain the risks of leaving without authorization.
A nurse observes a client accurately demonstrate wound care. What phase of the teaching process is this?
Evaluation
A nurse is teaching a client who is anxious about upcoming surgery. What should the nurse do first?
Address the client’s anxiety before continuing teaching.
A client finds info about their medication online. What should the nurse do?
Review the online information with the client for accuracy.
What must be included on a patient’s ID band?
Patient’s name, date of birth, and medical record number.
What information should be included in a verbal handoff during a transfer?
Patient’s current condition and recent changes.
A patient states, “I can stop my antihypertensive once my BP is normal.” What is the correct response?
Provide further teaching — they should not stop medication unless instructed.
Which action indicates effective teaching has occurred?
The client demonstrates correct performance of the skill taught (return demonstration).
A nurse is teaching dietary changes to a patient with chronic kidney disease. Which nurse question best evaluates understanding?
“Can you repeat back what foods you should avoid?”
A 17-year-old emancipated minor needs treatment. Can they legally sign authorization for treatment?
Yes, emancipated minors can legally sign consent.
When documenting discharge, the nurse should include:
Patient’s condition, vital signs, method of transportation, and time of discharge.
You’re preparing discharge teaching for a 42-year-old newly diagnosed with diabetes who eats out often. Which is the priority focus of your teaching plan?
Lifestyle changes — healthy diet, self-monitoring, and medication adherence individualized to their routine.