INSTRUCTIONS: To complete this exercise, circle the letter of the response that best answers the question or completes the statement or write the answer in the space provided. After you have completed the all of the exercises, turn to “Solutions to Exercises” at the end of this lesson and check your answers. If you have responded to any of the exercises incorrectly, reread the material referenced after the answer.
1. Leadership is defined as ____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ .
2. Teaching refers to activities by which ___________________________________
_________________________________________________ are achieved.
3. List five facts that define team nursing.
a. ____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________.
b. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________.
c. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________.
d. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________.
e. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXERCISES 4 THROUGH 6. Three leadership styles have been described. Match each description of leadership styles in Column I with the appropriate leader style in Column II.
| Column I | Column II |
| 4. _____ The leader participates minimally and acts as a resource person and consultant at the request of the team members.
5. _____ The leader determines policy and gives orders and directions to the members. 6. _____ The leader encourages team discussion and decision making. |
a. Autocratic
b. Democratic c. Laissez-faire |
7. List seven factors affecting the nursing team’s productivity.
a. _____________________________________________________.
b. _____________________________________________________.
c. _____________________________________________________.
d. _____________________________________________________.
e. _____________________________________________________.
f. _____________________________________________________.
g. _____________________________________________________.
8. Productivity implies _________________________ and _____________________ in individual and group performance.
9. The key functions of a manager are:
a. ________________________________.
b. ________________________________.
c. ________________________________.
d. ________________________________.
e. ________________________________.
10. A completely unorganized group cannot have a leader.
a. True.
b. False.
11. A leader ______________________ people to be enthusiastic and willing to
____________________________________________________________.
12. List six personal qualities of a leader.
a. ________________________________.
b. ________________________________.
c. ________________________________.
d. ________________________________.
e. ________________________________.
f. ________________________________.
13. All members of a nursing team work together. The team leader’s responsibilities are to:
a. _________________________________________________.
b. _________________________________________________.
c. _________________________________________________.
d. _________________________________________________.
e. _________________________________________________.
f. _________________________________________________.
g. _________________________________________________.
14. Patient teaching is a function of nursing and a ____________________ requirement of nursing personnel.
15. Before learning can occur, a relationship of _______________________________ must exist between the teacher and learner.
16. The goal of patient teaching is ________________________________________
________________________________________________________________.
17. Once the nurse begins instructing a patient, the teaching process should continue until:
a. Participants decide that the goals will not help meet the learning objectives.
b. Participants change the goals.
c. Participants reach the goals.
d. All of the above.
18. List five steps used in the teaching-learning process.
a. _________________________________________________.
b. _________________________________________________.
c. _________________________________________________.
d. _________________________________________________.
e. _________________________________________________.
19. For appropriate teaching strategies to be used, factors that affect patient learning, need to be assessed. List any six of these factors.
a. _________________________________________________.
b. _________________________________________________.
c. _________________________________________________.
d. _________________________________________________.
e. _________________________________________________.
f. _________________________________________________.
20. Which of the following is not one of the basic principles for effective teaching learning?
a. The teaching-learning process is facilitated by the existence of a helping relationship.
b. Nurses in the role of teachers must be able to communicate effectively with individuals, with small groups, and in some instances with large groups.
c. Knowledge of the communication process is not necessary for the nurse-teacher to assess feedback.
d. The teaching-learning process is more effective when the client is included in the planning of learner objectives.
21. One principle for effective teaching-learning is that proposed behavioral changes must be __________________________ and explored in the context of the client’s __________________________________________________________.
22. Three domains or types of learning have been identified as
a. _________________________________________________.
b. _________________________________________________.
c. _________________________________________________.
23. List the major type(s) of learning related to the following teaching strategies.
a. Explanation or description ___________________.
b. Modeling ___________________.
c. Demonstration ___________________.
d. One-on-one discussion ___________________.
24. When selecting teaching strategies, you should consider the content and the types of learning. The content to be taught is determined by the __________________.
25. In ordering or sequencing the learning experiences, one guideline that may be helpful is to start with something the _________________ has identified as a need or concern.
26. Another guideline in sequencing learning experiences is you should teach any area that is anxiety-provoking ____________.
27. When there are variations or adjustments in a procedure, you should teach the __________________________________ first.
Check Your Answers
SOLUTIONS TO EXERCISE, LESSON 7
1. Influencing individuals or groups to take an active part in the process of achieving agreed-upon goals. (para 7-1a)
2. Specific objectives or desired behavior changes. (para 7-1b)
3. It is direct patient care accomplished by a specific group of nurses and allied health care workers.
It is accomplished by using the nursing process.
It allows for comprehensive, holistic nursing care when the team functions at a high level of efficiency.
It is composed of a team leader who coordinates patient care and supervises team members, and team members who are responsible for total care given to an assigned group or number of patients.
It requires cooperation and effective communication with all staff members.
(paras 7-2a(1)–(5))
4. c (para 7-2b(3))
5. a (para 7-2b(3))
6 b (para 7-2b(3))
7. Any four of the following are correct.
The number of team members.
The number of assignments.
The types of tasks to be accomplished.
The time allocated to complete the tasks.
The environment.
The management style of the team leader.
The skills and experience of each team member. (paras 7-3a(1)–(7))
8. Effectiveness; efficiency (para 7-3a)
9. The following, in any order, are correct.
Planning.
Organizing
Staffing.
Leading.
Controlling. (para 7-3b)
10. b. (para 7-3b)
11. Influences; achieve the desired goals. (para 7-3b(2))
12. Professional knowledge.
A positive self-image.
Effective communication.
Assertiveness.
Flexibility.
An understanding of human need. (paras 7-4b(1)–(6))
13. Attend change of shift reports.
Assign personnel.
Assist team members with patient care.
Coordinate staff activities.
Motivate the team.
Make final rounds.
Complete nursing care rounds. (paras 7-5b(1)–(7))
14. Legal. (para 7-6a)
15. Trust and respect. (para 7-6d)
16. The patient’s active participation in health care and his compliance with instructions. (para 7-6e)
17. d. (para 7-6e)
18. Assess the patient’s learning needs.
Diagnose the learning needs.
Develop a teaching plan.
Implement the teaching plan.
Evaluate the teaching-learning. (paras 7-7a–e)
19. Any six of the following are correct.
Developmental considerations.
Education level.
Past learning experiences.
Physical condition.
Sensory abilities.
Emotional health.
Social and economic stability.
Responsibility.
Self-perception.
Attitude toward learning.
Motivation to learn.
Culture.
Communication skills. (paras 7-8b(1)–(13))
20. c (paras 7-9a(1)–(5))
21. Realistic; the client’s resources and everyday lifestyle. (para 7-9a(9))
22. Cognitive
Affective
Psychomotor. (para 7-10a)
23. a. Cognitive.
b. Affective, psychomotor.
c. Psychomotor.
d. Affective, cognitive. (Table 7-1)
24. Objectives. (para 7-11b)
25. Learner. (para 7-12a(2))
26. First. (para 7-12a(3))
27. Basic content. (para 7-12a(4))