Nurse as Educator
What does each letter of the acronym T-E-A-C-H stand?
Tune in, Edit info, Act on moments, Clarify often, Honor the patient as partner
Name the three domains of learning.
Cognitive, Psychomotor, Affective
List the five steps in the teaching–learning process.
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
Define counseling in nursing.
Helping patients cope with stress, make decisions, and manage problems.
What factors can affect a patient’s ability to learn?
Age, motivation, readiness, environment, health literacy
Teaching is considered what kind of responsibility for nurses?
A legal and professional responsibility
Which domain involves attitudes and emotions?
Affective
What is the first step when preparing to teach a patient?
Assess learning needs and readiness.
Name the three types of counseling.
Short-term, Long-term, Motivational
What teaching method is best for psychomotor learning?
Demonstration with return demonstration
What are the two main goals of nursing teaching?
Promote health & prevent illness; restore health & facilitate copinG
Which domain involves physical skills and coordination?
Psychomotor
Give an example of a nursing diagnosis related to learning.
Deficient Knowledge related to new medication regimen
Which type of counseling is best for a new diagnosis adjustment?
Short-term
Why is the learning environment important?
Reduces distractions and enhances focus
True or False: Learning is a one-way process where the nurse teaches and the patient listens.
False – Learning is interactive and collaborative
Give an example of a cognitive learning activity.
Patient explains the purpose of medication
How can the nurse evaluate learning effectively?
Return demonstration or teach-back method
What communication skills are key in effective counseling?
Active listening, empathy, open-ended questions
What should a nurse do if a patient seems unmotivated to learn?
Assess barriers and use motivational interviewing
Give an example of how a nurse acts as an educator in discharge teaching.
Explaining medications and verifying understanding via teach-back
In which domain would acceptance of a new diet plan fit?
Affective
Why is documentation important after teaching?
Provides legal record and evidence of care continuity.
What is the difference between teaching and counseling?
Teaching focuses on knowledge/skills; counseling focuses on coping and emotional support.
List three ways to adapt teaching for patients with low health literacy.
Use plain language, visuals, teach-back method