PNC PNC Health Education & Promotion 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which learning theory is most appropriate when developing health education programs for adult congregants?
- Pedagogy
- Andragogy (Correct answer)
- Behaviorism
- Constructivism
Correct answer: Andragogy
Andragogy, developed by Malcolm Knowles, is the adult learning theory that emphasizes self-direction and relevance to real-life experience.
Question 2: When a parish nurse designs a diabetes prevention program, which component is MOST critical for long-term behavior change?
- One-time lecture sessions
- Distributing pamphlets
- Ongoing follow-up and support (Correct answer)
- Posting flyers in the lobby
Correct answer: Ongoing follow-up and support
Ongoing follow-up and support are critical because sustained behavior change requires continued reinforcement and accountability.
Question 3: A parish nurse wants to assess community health literacy before planning an education session. Which approach is BEST?
- Ask congregants if they can read
- Use the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (REALM) (Correct answer)
- Review church attendance records
- Check insurance documentation
Correct 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.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes primary prevention in parish nursing health education?
- Managing chronic disease complications
- Screening for existing conditions
- Preventing disease before it occurs (Correct answer)
- Rehabilitating after illness
Correct answer: Preventing disease before it occurs
Primary prevention targets disease before onset through education, lifestyle promotion, and immunization programs.
Question 5: When teaching about hypertension to older adult congregants, which teaching method is MOST effective?
- Rapid lecture with medical jargon
- Written handouts only
- Interactive discussion with visual aids and teach-back (Correct answer)
- Video presentations without discussion
Correct 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.
Question 6: Which model guides parish nurses in understanding the stages individuals go through when adopting a new health behavior?
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) (Correct answer)
- Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory
- Roy's Adaptation Model
Correct 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.
PNC PNC Health Education & Promotion 1
Which learning theory is most appropriate when developing health education programs for adult congregants?