Question 1

The documentation entry that reflects objective data is:

Accepted Answer

A)  An area of erythema is noted on the upper right extremity, measuring approximately 1 ´ 4 inches. 
B)  Patient complains of pain in the right left quadrant (RLQ) of the abdomen and rates it 5 on a pain scale of 1 to 10. 
C)  Family states that the patient does not sleep at night and wanders around the house. 
D)  Medical reveals a history of drug abuse. 
A)  An area of erythema is noted on the upper right extremity, measuring approximately 1 ´ 4 inches. 
B)  Patient complains of pain in the right left quadrant (RLQ) of the abdomen and rates it 5 on a pain scale of 1 to 10. 
C)  Family states that the patient does not sleep at night and wanders around the house. 
D)  Medical reveals a history of drug abuse.

Question 2

Examine this goal statement: Patient will walk in the hall unassisted.The two missing components for a correctly stated goal in this example are the descriptors for ____________________ and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Frequency; Time dura

Question 3

The nursing care plan is initiated by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary care provider 
B)  Registered nurse (RN) 
C)  Licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) 
D)  Nurse manager 
A)  Primary care provider 
B)  Registered nurse (RN) 
C)  Licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) 
D)  Nurse manager

Question 4

Nursing interventions classifications (NIC)are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mandated by the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NAND
A)  as interventions that are to be used for all patients. 
B)  Currently approved nursing goals. 
C)  Instituted on the basis of individual patient needs. 
D)  Guidelines for goal setting and documentation of nursing care given to patients. 
A)  Mandated by the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NAND
A)  as interventions that are to be used for all patients. 
B)  Currently approved nursing goals. 
C)  Instituted on the basis of individual patient needs. 
D)  Guidelines for goal setting and documentation of nursing care given to patients.

Question 5

The nurse who exhibits an open minded,professionally curious,mature and self confident approach to care would be considered a ________________ ________________

Accepted Answer

Critical thinker
Curiosity,sys

Question 6

Critical thinking is an integral part of the nursing process because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  Promotes flexibility and individualized care. 
B)  Incorporates decision making. 
C)  Includes the patient in part of the nursing process. 
D)  Provides guidelines of care. 
A)  Promotes flexibility and individualized care. 
B)  Incorporates decision making. 
C)  Includes the patient in part of the nursing process. 
D)  Provides guidelines of care.

Question 7

The nurse auscultating the patient's chest will:

Accepted Answer

A)  Use the diaphragm for assessing breath sounds. 
B)  Use the bell for assessing murmurs. 
C)  Apply earpieces pointing toward the ears. 
D)  Wet the chest hair with a cloth. 
E)  Press the diaphragm very firmly against the chest wall. 
A)  Use the diaphragm for assessing breath sounds. 
B)  Use the bell for assessing murmurs. 
C)  Apply earpieces pointing toward the ears. 
D)  Wet the chest hair with a cloth. 
E)  Press the diaphragm very firmly against the chest wall.

Question 8

The five steps of the nursing process,in the correct order,are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Data collection, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. 
B)  Assessment, planning, documentation, intervention, and evaluation. 
C)  Data collection, diagnosis, assessment, planning, and evaluation. 
D)  History, physical, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation. 
A)  Data collection, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. 
B)  Assessment, planning, documentation, intervention, and evaluation. 
C)  Data collection, diagnosis, assessment, planning, and evaluation. 
D)  History, physical, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation.

Question 9

Standardized care plans are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinical pathways 
B)  Evaluation tools 
C)  Outcome criteria 
D)  Nursing intervention-based 
A)  Clinical pathways 
B)  Evaluation tools 
C)  Outcome criteria 
D)  Nursing intervention-based

Question 10

Data collection consists of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Information supplied by patient and family 
B)  Health history, physical assessment, and documentation 
C)  Health history and physical assessment 
D)  Assessment, patient records, and diagnostic tests 
A)  Information supplied by patient and family 
B)  Health history, physical assessment, and documentation 
C)  Health history and physical assessment 
D)  Assessment, patient records, and diagnostic tests

Exam 12: The Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

The documentation entry that reflects objective data is:

Examine this goal statement: Patient will walk in the hall unassisted.The two missing components for a correctly stated goal in this example are the descriptors for ____________________ and ____________________.

The nursing care plan is initiated by the:

Nursing interventions classifications (NIC)are:

The nurse who exhibits an open minded,professionally curious,mature and self confident approach to care would be considered a ________________ ________________

Critical thinking is an integral part of the nursing process because it:

The nurse auscultating the patient's chest will:

The five steps of the nursing process,in the correct order,are:

Standardized care plans are:

Data collection consists of:

The Health Care System

Patient Care Settings

Legal and Ethical Considerations

The Leadership Role of the Licensed Practical Nurse

The Nurse-Patient Relationship

Cultural Aspects of Nursing Care

The Nurse and the Family

Health and Illness

Nutrition

Developmental Processes

The Older Patient

Inflammation, infection, and Immunity

Fluids and Electrolytes

Pain Management

First Aid, emergency Care, and Disaster Management

Surgical Care

Intravenous Therapy

Shock

Falls

Immobility

Confusion

Incontinence

Loss, death, and End-Of-Life Care

The Patient With Cancer

The Patient With an Ostomy

Neurologic Disorders

Cerebrovascular Accident

Spinal Cord Injury

Acute Respiratory Disorders

Chronic Respiratory Disorders

Hematologic Disorders

Immunologic Disorders

Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Cardiac Disorders

Vascular Disorders

Hypertension

Digestive Tract Disorders

Disorders of the Liver, gallbladder, and Pancreas

Urologic Disorders

Connective Tissue Disorders

Fractures

Amputations

Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders

Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders

Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia

Female Reproductive Disorders

Male Reproductive Disorders

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Skin Disorders

Eye and Vision Disorders

Ear and Hearing Disorders

Nose, sinus, and Throat Disorders

Psychologic Responses to Illness

Psychiatric Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Filters

Examine this goal statement: Patient will walk in the hall unassisted.The two missing components for a correctly stated goal in this example are the descriptors for and .

The nurse who exhibits an open minded,professionally curious,mature and self confident approach to care would be considered a