PNC Health Education & Promotion Flashcards

Which learning theory is most appropriate when developing health education programs for adult congregants?

Answer: Andragogy

Andragogy, developed by Malcolm Knowles, is the adult learning theory that emphasizes self-direction and relevance to real-life experience.

When a parish nurse designs a diabetes prevention program, which component is MOST critical for long-term behavior change?

Answer: Ongoing follow-up and support

Ongoing follow-up and support are critical because sustained behavior change requires continued reinforcement and accountability.

A parish nurse wants to assess community health literacy before planning an education session. Which approach is BEST?

Answer: Use the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (REALM)

The REALM tool is a validated, brief instrument used to quickly assess health literacy levels in community settings.

Which of the following best describes primary prevention in parish nursing health education?

Answer: Preventing disease before it occurs

Primary prevention targets disease before onset through education, lifestyle promotion, and immunization programs.

When teaching about hypertension to older adult congregants, which teaching method is MOST effective?

Answer: Interactive discussion with visual aids and teach-back

Interactive discussion with visual aids and teach-back confirms understanding and accommodates diverse learning styles, especially in older adults.

Which model guides parish nurses in understanding the stages individuals go through when adopting a new health behavior?

Answer: Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change)

The Transtheoretical Model describes stages—precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance—through which people progress when changing health behaviors.