1. A nurse is trying to help a patient begin to accept the chronic nature of diabetes. Which teaching

technique should the nurse use to enhance learning?

a. Lecture

b. Role play

c. Demonstration

d. Question and answer sessions

ANS: B

Affective learning deals with expression of feelings and acceptance of attitudes, beliefs, or values. Role play

and discussion (one-on-one and group) are effective teaching methods for the affective domain. Lecture and

question and answer sessions are effective teaching methods for the cognitive domain. Demonstration is an

effective teaching method for the psychomotor domain.

2. A nurse is describing a patient’s perceived ability to successfully complete a task. Which term should

the nurse use to describe this attribute?

a. Self-efficacy

b. Motivation

c. Attentional set

d. Active participation

ANS: A

Self-efficacy, a concept included in social learning theory, refers to a person’s perceived ability to successfully

complete a task. Motivation is a force that acts on or within a person (e.g., an idea, an emotion, a physical

need) to cause the person to behave in a particular way. An attentional set is the mental state that allows the

learner to focus on and comprehend a learning activity. Learning occurs when the patient is actively involved

in the educational session.

3. A toddler is going to have surgery on the right ear. Which teaching method is most appropriate for this

developmental stage?

a. Encourage independent learning.

b. Develop a problem-solving scenario.

c. Wrap a bandage around a stuffed animal’s ear.

d. Use discussion throughout the teaching session.

ANS: C

Use play to teach a procedure or activity (e.g., handling examination equipment, applying a bandage to a doll)

to toddlers. Encouraging independent learning is for the young or middle adult. Use of discussion is for older

children, adolescents, and adults, not for toddlers. Use problem solving to help adolescents make choices