Question 1

Which critical-thinking skill helps the nurse see relationships among the data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Validation 
B)  Clustering related cues 
C)  Identifying gaps in data 
D)  Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant 
A)  Validation 
B)  Clustering related cues 
C)  Identifying gaps in data 
D)  Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant

Question 2

Which is a barrier to incorporating EBP?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nurses' lack of research skills in evaluating the quality of research studies 
B)  Lack of significant research studies 
C)  Insufficient clinical skills of nurses 
D)  Inadequate physical assessment skills 
A)  Nurses' lack of research skills in evaluating the quality of research studies 
B)  Lack of significant research studies 
C)  Insufficient clinical skills of nurses 
D)  Inadequate physical assessment skills

Question 3

A patient is brought by ambulance to the emergency department with multiple injuries received in an automobile accident. He is alert and cooperative, but his injuries are quite severe. How would the nurse proceed with data collection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collect history information first, then perform the physical examination and institute lifesaving measures. 
B)  Simultaneously ask history questions while performing the examination and initiating lifesaving measures. 
C)  Collect all information on the history form, including social support patterns, strengths, and coping patterns. 
D)  Perform lifesaving measures and delay asking any history questions until the patient is transferred to the intensive care unit. 
A)  Collect history information first, then perform the physical examination and institute lifesaving measures. 
B)  Simultaneously ask history questions while performing the examination and initiating lifesaving measures. 
C)  Collect all information on the history form, including social support patterns, strengths, and coping patterns. 
D)  Perform lifesaving measures and delay asking any history questions until the patient is transferred to the intensive care unit.

Question 4

The clinic nurse is caring for a patient who has been coming to the clinic weekly for blood pressure checks since she changed medications 2 months ago. Which is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collect a follow-up database and then check the patient's blood pressure. 
B)  Ask the patient to read her health record and indicate any changes since her last visit. 
C)  Check the patient's blood pressure. 
D)  Obtain a complete health history on the patient before checking her blood pressure. 
A)  Collect a follow-up database and then check the patient's blood pressure. 
B)  Ask the patient to read her health record and indicate any changes since her last visit. 
C)  Check the patient's blood pressure. 
D)  Obtain a complete health history on the patient before checking her blood pressure.

Which critical-thinking skill helps the nurse see relationships among the data?

Which is a barrier to incorporating EBP?

A patient is brought by ambulance to the emergency department with multiple injuries received in an automobile accident. He is alert and cooperative, but his injuries are quite severe. How would the nurse proceed with data collection?

The clinic nurse is caring for a patient who has been coming to the clinic weekly for blood pressure checks since she changed medications 2 months ago. Which is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

Cultural Assessment

The Interview

The Complete Health History

Mental Status Assessment

Substance Use Assessment

Domestic and Family Violence Assessment

Assessment Techniques and Safety in the Clinical Setting

General Survey and Measurement

Vital Signs

Pain Assessment

Nutrition Assessment

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Head, Face, and Neck, and Regional Lymphatics

Eyes

Ears

Nose, Mouth, and Throat

Breasts, Axillae, and Regional Lymphatics

Thorax and Lungs

Heart and Neck Vessels

Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System

Abdomen

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Male Genitourinary System

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Female Genitourinary System

The Complete Health Assessment: Adult

The Complete Physical Assessment: Infant, Young Child, and Adolescent

Bedside Assessment and Electronic Documentation

The Pregnant Woman

Functional Assessment of the Older Adult

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Exam 1: Evidence-Based Assessment

Which critical-thinking skill helps the nurse see relationships among the data?

Which is a barrier to incorporating EBP?

A patient is brought by ambulance to the emergency department with multiple injuries received in an automobile accident. He is alert and cooperative, but his injuries are quite severe. How would the nurse proceed with data collection?

The clinic nurse is caring for a patient who has been coming to the clinic weekly for blood pressure checks since she changed medications 2 months ago. Which is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

Cultural Assessment

The Interview

The Complete Health History

Mental Status Assessment

Substance Use Assessment

Domestic and Family Violence Assessment

Assessment Techniques and Safety in the Clinical Setting

General Survey and Measurement

Vital Signs

Pain Assessment

Nutrition Assessment

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Head, Face, and Neck, and Regional Lymphatics

Eyes

Ears

Nose, Mouth, and Throat

Breasts, Axillae, and Regional Lymphatics

Thorax and Lungs

Heart and Neck Vessels

Peripheral Vascular System and Lymphatic System

Abdomen

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Male Genitourinary System

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Female Genitourinary System

The Complete Health Assessment: Adult

The Complete Physical Assessment: Infant, Young Child, and Adolescent

Bedside Assessment and Electronic Documentation

The Pregnant Woman

Functional Assessment of the Older Adult

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