Patient Teaching

Question 1 of 5

Your patient says that he is a hands-on learner, not a book learner. You understand his primary learning style to be:

A. auditory

B. visual

C. mixed

D. kinesthetic

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Question 2 of 5

Because you know the above patient's primary learning style, your teaching will be presented:

A. verbally only; he will learn best if you just tell him what you want him to do.

B. by video so that he can see and hear the information as it is presented.

C. in a variety of ways; verbally explain, give written information and videos if available, and demonstrate as you explain.

D. as a demonstration only; he will learn best if you just show him what you want him to do.

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Question 3 of 5

As you prepare to teach your patient how to take his pulse, Which of the following will be of concern to you when teaching a patient to take his pulse?

A. The television is on, visitors are talking, and someone is vacuuming in the hallway.

B. The patient's primary language is not English.

C. The patient is not wearing his glasses or his hearing aid.

D. The patient is experiencing a significant amount of discomfort.

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Question 4 of 5

Which is an example of reinforcing previous teaching about a heart attack?

A. Explaining for a third time to the patient about heart damage after a heart attack.

B. Introducing information about the cause of a heart attack for the first time and leaving handouts for him to read.

C. Asking the patient to explain to you what he wants to know about his heart attack.

D. None of the above

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Question 5 of 5

An elderly patient refuses to watch a demonstration on using a glucometer and performing a finger stick blood sugar test. She tells you, 'My husband used one of those. I know all about it.'What might be occurring when an elderly patient refuses a glucometer demonstration, claiming familiarity?

A. The patient is experiencing denial about her condition.

B. The patient may have a knowledge deficit despite her claims.

C. The patient is too anxious to learn new skills.

D. The patient has mastered the skill and needs no teaching.

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