Question 1

Which phase of the nurse-patient helping relationship involves the nurse reviewing available data and planning for the initial interaction before meeting the patient?

Accepted Answer

Pre-interaction phase

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a patient how to self-administer insulin injections. Which domain of learning is primarily involved?

Accepted Answer

Psychomotor domain

Question 3

During the orientation phase of the helping relationship, which of the following is a key nursing focus?

Accepted Answer

Clarifying the patient’s roles and expectations

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a goal of patient education according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosing medical conditions

Question 5

A nurse is planning to teach a child how to use a bronchodilator for new-onset asthma. What must the nurse first consider?

Accepted Answer

The child's developmental stage

Question 6

Which teaching approach involves the nurse providing information and instructions without expecting feedback or participation from the patient?

Accepted Answer

Telling

Question 7

In the working phase of the nurse-patient helping relationship, which of the following is a primary nursing task?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging and helping the patient to express feelings about their health

Question 8

Which principle is most important for effective patient education?

Accepted Answer

Addressing the learner’s needs, learning style, and capacity

Question 9

A nurse is planning a teaching session for a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes. Which SMART objective best reflects appropriate planning?

Accepted Answer

The patient will demonstrate correct blood glucose monitoring technique by the end of the session

Question 10

Which of the following factors is most likely to affect a patient’s ability to learn?

Accepted Answer

The patient’s physical wellness and cognitive abilities

Question 11

Which element of the L.E.A.R.N.S. model involves confirming patient understanding by having them repeat or demonstrate new knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Name new knowledge via teach-back

Question 12

A nurse is teaching a group of patients about heart-healthy diets. Which teaching method is being used?

Accepted Answer

Group instruction

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of affective learning?

Accepted Answer

Expression of feelings and acceptance of attitudes, opinions, or values

Question 14

In the evaluation phase of the teaching process, what is the nurse’s primary responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Determining whether the patient has learned the material

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the difference between the nursing process and the teaching process?

Accepted Answer

The nursing process is broader than the teaching process

Question 16

A nurse is planning to teach range-of-motion exercises to a patient after surgery. Which mode of learning should be considered?

Accepted Answer

Psychomotor learning

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a nursing diagnosis that can be managed through patient education?

Accepted Answer

Deficient knowledge

Question 18

When implementing patient education, which barrier should the nurse be most attentive to?

Accepted Answer

Illiteracy and learning disabilities

Question 19

Which of the following is a key feature of a patient-centered approach to education?

Accepted Answer

Positioning the patient as a partner in the learning process

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the role of the nurse in patient education?

Accepted Answer

To create an environment that facilitates learning and use a patient-centered approach

Nurse-Patient Helping Relationships and Patient Education: Psychological Foundations in Nursing Practice

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