Learning Needs
A gap between what someone knows and what they need to know.
What does PEEK stand for?
Physical, emotional, experiential, knowledge readiness.
Name one nurse responsibility during teaching.
Identify info needed, give feedback, tailor teaching.
What does VARK stand for?
Visual, auditory, reading/writing, kinesthetic.
Most common method of assessing needs?
Informal conversation.
Mandatory needs are?
Must-know for survival/safety.
Physical readiness includes what?
Strength, senses, coordination, health status.
What should the nurse assess first before teaching?
The learner.
Which type prefers discussions and repeating aloud?
Auditory learners.
Which assessment method identifies incorrect skill performance?
Observation.
Desirable needs are?
Improve well-being but not urgent.
Emotional readiness includes what?
Anxiety, motivation, support, frame of mind.
What tool helps determine a patient's perception of learning needs?
Patient Learning Needs Scale.
Which intelligence likes patterns and problem-solving?
What barrier often limits teaching time in hospital settings?
Time constraints/workload.
Possible needs are?
Nice to know.
Experiential readiness includes what?
Past coping, culture, locus of control, life experience.
When a patient asks a question, what does it signal?
Readiness to learn.
Why must nurses avoid 'boxing' learners into styles?
Styles vary; flexibility improves learning.
Why include the family in assessment?
Key source of information and support.
Interviews, questionnaires, observations, documentation review.
Knowledge readiness includes what?
Current knowledge base and cognitive ability.
Why is prioritizing needs important?
Ensures realistic, achievable goals.
What should nurses match teaching to: style or content?
Content (and use varied methods).
What organizational factor affects learning?
Complexity of hospital materials/forms.