Module 3.1

Question 1

Toddlers like

Answer 1

routines

Question 2

is also characteristic of the toddlers of development

Answer 2

separation anxiety

Question 3

TRUE OR FALSE: Patient education for infancy through toddlerhood need to be illness related.

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

In toddler stage, less time is devoted to teaching parents about illness care, and considerably more time is spent teaching aspects of
1.
2.
3.
4.

Answer 4

normal development
safety
health promotion
disease prevention

Question 5

health teaching should take place in an environment familiar to the child, such as the

Answer 5

home
day-care center

Question 6

For short term learning of toddler, what should you do?

Answer 6

Read simple stories from books with lots of pictures.
• Use dolls and puppets to act out feelings and behaviors.
• Use simple audiotapes with music and videotapes with cartoon characters.
• Role-play to bring the child’s imagination closer to reality.

Question 7

How long should the teaching session of the toddlers?

Answer 7

no longer than about five minutes each

Question 8

What should the teaching session be like in toddlers?

Answer 8

cluster teaching sessions

Question 9

What should you avoid in toddlers?

Answer 9

avoid analogies and explain things in straightforward and simple terms

Question 10

What should you do for long-term learning?

Focus on 1.___, 2._____, 3.______ in the form of words and actions to hold the child’s attention.

Use 4.________ as an opportunity for children to achieve permanence of learning through practice

Answer 10

1. rituals
2. imitation
3. repetition of information
4. reinforcement

Question 11

What teaching methods should you use as a means by which children can learn about the world and test their ideas over time?

Answer 11

gaming and modeling

Question 12

Preschooler are kids ages?

Answer 12

3-6 years old

Question 13

Who continue with development of skills learned in the earlier years of growth?

Answer 13

Preschool children

Question 14

What becomes clearer in preschoolers?

Answer 14

sense of identity

Question 15

Children in this developmental category acquire new behaviors that give them more independence from their parents and allow them to care for themselves more autonomously.

Answer 15

Preschoolers

Question 16

Learning during this time period occurs through interactions with others and through mimicking or modeling the behaviors of playmates and adults

Answer 16

preschoolers

Question 17

The nurse’s interactions with preschool children and their parents are often _____, usually occurring during occasional well-child visits to the pediatrician’s office or when minor medical problems arise.

Answer 17

sporadic

Question 18

Who can be a great asset to the nurse in working with children in preschooler phase, and they should be included in all aspects of the educational plan and the actual teaching experience?

Answer 18

Parents

Question 19

______ can serve as the primary resource to answer questions about children’s disabilities, their idiosyncrasies, their favorite toys—all of which may affect their ability to learn

What stage?

Answer 19

Parents
Preschooler

Question 20

is uppermost in their (preschooler) minds, whether they arewell or ill

Answer 20

children’s fear of pain
bodily harm

Question 21

What words should you avoid in dealing with preschoolers?

Answer 21

cut or knife

Question 22

are often thought by children to have magical healing powers

Answer 22

bandages

Question 23

are the recipients of the majority of the
nurse’s teaching efforts. They will be the learners to assist the child in achieving desired health outcomes

Answer 23

primary caretakers (usually mother and father)

Question 24

What are the strategies to employ for short term learning of the preschoolers?

Answer 24

Provide physical and visual stimuli because language ability is still limited, both for expressing ideas and for comprehending verbal instructions.

Relate information needs to activities and experiences familiar to the child.

• Encourage the child to participate in selecting between a limited number of teaching–learning options, such as playing with dolls or reading a story, which promotes active involvement and helps to establish nurse–client rapport.

Arrange small group sessions with peers as a way to make teaching less threatening and more fun.
• Give praise and approval, through both verbal expressions and nonverbal gestures, which are real motivators for learning.

Question 25

How long should the teaching session last?

Answer 25

no more than 15 minutes

Question 26

What are the real motivators for learning for preschoolers?

Answer 26

give praise and approval

Question 27

What emphasizes the humanity of healthcare personnel; to depict relationships between child, parents, and others; and to assist with helping the child identifywith particular situations?

What stage?

Answer 27

storybooks
Preschoolers

Question 28

What should you do for long term learning of the preschoolers?

Answer 28

Enlist the help of parents, who can play a vital role in modeling a variety of healthy habits, such as practicing safety measures and eating a balanced diet.

Reinforce positive health behaviors and the acquisition of specific skills.

Question 29

have progressed in their physical, cognitive, and psychosocial skills to the point where most begin formal training in structured school systems.

Answer 29

school-aged children

Question 30

They approach learning with enthusiastic anticipation, and their minds are open to new and varied ideas.

Answer 30

school aged children

Question 31

What is the role of the nurse as an educator?

Answer 31

teaching should be presented in concrete terms with step-by-step instructions

Question 32

In school aged children it is imperative that a nurse should _____ children’s reaction and listen to their ______ to confirm that information shared has not been misinterpreted or confused.

Answer 32

observe
verbal feedback

Question 33

should also be considered as sources of support (school aged children)

Answer 33

siblings and peers

Question 34

is in an excellent position to coordinate the efforts of all other providers so as to avoid duplication of teaching content or the giving of conflicting information as well as to provide reinforcement of learning. (school-aged children)

Answer 34

school nurse

Question 35

How long are the teaching sessions for school-aged children?

Answer 35

30 mins each

Question 36

an effective means of providing information in meaningful terms, such as “A chest x-ray is like having your picture taken” or “White blood cells are like police cells that can attack and destroy infection.”

Answer 36

use analogies

Question 37

a method to individualize learning relevant to the child’s own experiences and as a means to interpret the results of nursing interventions particular to the child’s own condition.

Answer 37

one to one teaching sessions

Question 38

marks the transition from childhood to adulthood

Answer 38

stage of adolescence

Question 39

are known to be among the nation’s most at-risk populations

Answer 39

adolescents

Question 40

use medical services the least frequently of all age groups.

Answer 40

adolescents

Question 41

What are the strategies to employ in short term learning for adolescents?

Answer 41

one to one instructions
peer group discussion sessions

Question 42

Include them ni formulating teaching plans related to teaching strategies, expected outcomes,
and determining what needs to be learned and how it can best be achieved to meet their needs for autonomy.

Answer 42

adolescent

Question 43

Approach them with respect, tact, openness, and flexibility to elicit their attention and encourage their responsiveness to teaching-leaming situations.

Answer 43

adolescent

Question 44

Expect negative responses, which are common when their self-image and self-integrity are threatened.

Answer 44

adolescents

Question 45

What should you avoid when dealing with adolescents?

Answer 45

acting like an authority figure

Question 46

1st principle of adult learning

Answer 46

Learning is related to an immediate need, problem, or deficit.

Question 47

2nd principle

Answer 47

Learning is voluntary and self-initiated.

Question 48

Principle 3 and 4

Answer 48

Principle #3 Learning is person centered and problem centered.
Principle #4 Learning is self-controlled and self-directed.

Question 49

Principle 6 and 7

Answer 49

Principle #6: Information and assignments are pertinent. Principle #7: New material draws on past experiences and is related to something the learner already knows.

Question 50

Principle 8 and 9

Answer 50

Principle #8: The threat to self is reduced to a minimum in the educational situation.
Principle #9: The learner is able to participate actively in the learning process.

Question 51

Principle 10 and 11

Answer 51

Principle #10: The learner is able to learn in a group. Principle #11: The nature of the learning activity changes frequently.

Question 52

Principle 12 Learning is _______ by application and ______.

Answer 52

reinforced
prompt feedback

Question 53

three categories describe the general orientation of adults toward continuing education

Answer 53

goal oriented learners
activity oriented learners
learning oriented learners

Question 54

is an attractive method for teaching and learning because it provides young adults with the opportunity to interact with others of similar age and situation, such as parenting groups, prenatal classes, or marital adjustment sessions.

Answer 54

Group discussions

Question 55

is the transition period between young adulthood and older adulthood.

Answer 55

midlife

Question 56

When teaching members of this age group, the nurse
must be aware of their potential sources of stress, the health risk factors associated with this stage of life, and the concerns typical of midlife.

Answer 56

Middle adult

Question 57

When teaching members of middle adult group, the nurse must be aware of their:

Answer 57

1. potential sources of stress
2. the health risk factors
3. the concerns typical of midlife.

Question 58

Misconceptions regarding physical changes such as menopause are common.

Answer 58

middle adult

Question 59

is the capacity to perceive relationships, to reason, and to perform abstract thinking.

Answer 59

fluid intelligence

Question 60

This kind of intelligence declines as degenerative changes occur.

Answer 60

fluid intelligence

Question 61

The decline in fluid intelligence results in the following specific changes:

Answer 61

1. slower processing time
2. persistence of stimulus
3. decreased short-term memory
4. increased test anxiety
5. altered time perception

Question 62

Learning in older adults can be affected by such sociological and psychological factors such as
1.
2.
3.

Answer 62

retirement
economics
mental status

Question 63

should be cultivated in which they are made to feel important for what they once were as well as for what they are today.

Answer 63

climate of mutual respect

Question 64

may lead to decreased cognitive functioning and perhaps prevent early disease detection and intervention.
1.
2.
3.

Answer 64

social isolation
loneliness
sensory deprivation