Patient Education

Answer

To explain the topic and its practical implications.

Rationale

To explain the topic and its practical implications.

Answer choices

• A. To explain the topic and its practical implications.

  To explain the topic and its practical implications.

• B. To tell a fictional story unrelated to the topic.

• C. To persuade readers to reject all information about the topic.

• D. To provide entertainment without presenting information.

Answer

A problem or principle is explained and followed by practical communication strategies.

Rationale

A problem or principle is explained and followed by practical communication strategies.

Answer choices

• A. A problem or principle is explained and followed by practical communication strategies.

  A problem or principle is explained and followed by practical communication strategies.

• B. A fictional story is presented in chronological chapters.

• C. Two historical people are compared.

• D. A list of unrelated events is presented.

Answer

Asking patients to explain instructions can reveal misunderstandings.

Rationale

Asking patients to explain instructions can reveal misunderstandings.

Answer choices

• A. Asking patients to explain instructions can reveal misunderstandings.

  Asking patients to explain instructions can reveal misunderstandings.

• B. Every patient prefers spoken instructions.

• C. Plain language is always better than every other method.

• D. Healthcare professionals should never use written instructions.

Answer

Ask the patient to explain the instructions in their own words.

Rationale

Ask the patient to explain the instructions in their own words.

Answer choices

• A. Ask the patient to explain the instructions in their own words.

  Ask the patient to explain the instructions in their own words.

• B. Give the patient a longer list of technical terms.

• C. Avoid questions so the visit ends faster.

• D. Assume understanding because the instructions were written down.

Answer

Clear, relevant instruction plus checking understanding can improve patient education.

Rationale

Clear, relevant instruction plus checking understanding can improve patient education.

Answer choices

• A. Clear, relevant instruction plus checking understanding can improve patient education.

  Clear, relevant instruction plus checking understanding can improve patient education.

• B. Patients should receive as many instructions as possible.

• C. Healthcare professionals should avoid questions.

• D. Understanding cannot be assessed before a patient leaves.

Answer

Patient education is stronger when instructions are understandable, relevant, and checked for understanding.

Rationale

Patient education is stronger when instructions are understandable, relevant, and checked for understanding.

Answer choices

• A. Patient education is stronger when instructions are understandable, relevant, and checked for understanding.

  Patient education is stronger when instructions are understandable, relevant, and checked for understanding.

• B. The passage presents an unrelated recommendation.

• C. The passage focuses only on a single minor detail.

• D. The passage argues that the topic is unimportant.

Answer

A healthcare professional can ask a patient to explain instructions in the patient's own words.

Rationale

A healthcare professional can ask a patient to explain instructions in the patient's own words.

Answer choices

• A. A healthcare professional can ask a patient to explain instructions in the patient's own words.

  A healthcare professional can ask a patient to explain instructions in the patient's own words.

• B. The passage states the opposite of this idea.

• C. The passage does not discuss this topic.

• D. The passage says this factor has no relevance.