Question 1

How would the advanced practice nurse (APN) exemplify the quality of expert knowledge, one of the five predominant qualities of effective teaching?&#10;A) Provides support for students&#10;B) Uses sound clinical judgments&#10;C) Translates current research findings into clinical practice&#10;D) Effectively demonstrates procedures and technical skills

Accepted Answer

Translating current research findings into clinical practice exemplifies the quality of expert knowledge by ensuring that teaching is informed by the most current and relevant information, demonstrating a deep understanding of the subject matter.

Question 2

For effective patient teaching, which of the following personal characteristics should the advanced practice nurse (APN) possess? Select all that apply.&#10;A) Admits mistakes&#10;B) Explains ideas clearly&#10;C) Possesses a sense of humor&#10;D) Portrays an enthusiasm for teaching&#10;E) Demonstrates technical skills effectively

Accepted Answer

Admits mistakes&#10;Possesses a sense of humor&#10;Portrays an enthusiasm for teaching&#10;

Question 3

How would the advanced practice nurse (APN) exemplify the quality of clinical competence, one of the five predominant qualities of effective teaching?&#10;A) Communicates clearly&#10;B) Knows how to care for patients&#10;C) Is up-to-date with interventions&#10;D) Evaluates learners fairly

Accepted Answer

Clinical competence involves having the knowledge and skills necessary to care for patients effectively, which is demonstrated by knowing how to care for patients.

Question 4

An advanced practice nurse (APN) is planning patient education activities. Which question should the APN use to guide the assessment of learning needs?&#10;A) What is the learner's occupation?&#10;B) What does the educator know about the content?&#10;C) What competencies does the learner already have?&#10;D) What should be taught based on the goals and objectives?

Accepted Answer

DC) Understanding what competencies the learner already has is crucial for tailoring the education to fill gaps in knowledge or skills, ensuring the education is relevant and effective. D) Knowing what should be taught based on the goals and objectives helps in planning the education content to meet the specific learning needs and desired outcomes of the education activities.

Question 5

How would the advanced practice nurse (APN) exemplify the quality of teaching skills, one of the five predominant qualities of effective teaching?&#10;A) Communicates clearly&#10;B) Knows how to care for patients&#10;C) Is up-to-date with interventions&#10;D) Evaluates learners fairly

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

The advanced practice nurse (APN) is educating a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which is an example of positive reinforcement that the APN could use?&#10;A) Offering praise after successfully testing blood glucose levels&#10;B) Explaining why monitoring blood glucose levels is important&#10;C) Allowing adequate time for practice with monitoring blood glucose levels&#10;D) Reviewing the procedure for monitoring blood glucose over several sessions

Accepted Answer

Positive reinforcement involves giving a reward or positive feedback after a desired behavior is performed, to encourage that behavior in the future. Offering praise after the patient successfully tests their blood glucose levels is an example of positive reinforcement, as it rewards the desired behavior (testing blood glucose levels) with positive feedback (praise).

Question 7

How would the advanced practice nurse (APN) exemplify the quality of positive relationships, one of the five predominant qualities of effective teaching?&#10;A) Provides support for students&#10;B) Uses sound clinical judgments&#10;C) Translates current research findings into clinical practice&#10;D) Effectively demonstrates procedures and technical skills

Accepted Answer

Providing support for students exemplifies the quality of positive relationships by fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment, which is essential for effective teaching and learning. This involves understanding students' needs, offering guidance, and creating a trusting and respectful relationship.

Question 8

Which teaching skill should the advanced practice nurse (APN) possess to provide effective patient education? Select all that apply.&#10;A) Admits mistakes&#10;B) Explains ideas clearly&#10;C) Possesses a sense of humor&#10;D) Portrays an enthusiasm for teaching&#10;E) Demonstrates technical skills effectively

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which teaching skill should the advanced practice...

Question 9

When preparing a teaching session for a group of novice nurses, the advanced practice nurse (APN) must know the learners and their __________.

Accepted Answer

When preparing a teaching session for a group of novice nurses, the advanced practice nurse (APN) must know the learners and their backgrounds.

Question 10

When evaluating print materials and Web sites for use in patient education, the advanced practice nurse (APN) should consider a variety of media and _________.

Accepted Answer

When evaluating print materials and Web sites for use in patient education, the advanced practice nurse (APN) should consider a variety of media and readability.

Deck 18: Basic Skills for Teaching and the Advanced Practice Nurse