The patient is reportedly well educated and employed as an engineer, but is struggling to comprehend terms found in health-related literature given to explain his disease process. This is evidence of:

Question

a. low literacy.
b. psychomotor dysfunction.
c. affective domain deficiency.
d. low health literacy.

Answer 1

ANS: D
Although low literacy and low health literacy are related terms, they are not interchangeable. Low health literacy is content specific, meaning that the individual may not have difficulty reading and writing outside the health care arena. These patients may struggle to comprehend the complicated, unfamiliar terms and ideas found in health-related materials or instructions. The psychomotor domain incorporates physical movement and the use of motor skills in learning. Teaching the newly diagnosed diabetic how to check blood sugar is an example of a psychomotor skill. Affective domain learning recognizes the emotional component of integrating new knowledge. Successful education in this domain takes into account the patient's feelings, values, motivations, and attitudes.