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, refersto 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.