Question 1

The human responses to health conditions/life processes that exist in an individual,family,or community are known as a(n)_________ patient problem.

Accepted Answer

actual
An actual patient problem is described as the human responses to health conditions/life processes that exist in an individual,family,or community.

Question 2

What is an appropriate outcome statement for a patient with a patient problem of ineffective airway clearance related to thick secretions?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient will increase intake to 1000 mL daily to liquefy secretions. 
B) The patient will cough more frequently within 3 days. 
C) The patient will breathe better within 3 days. 
D) The patient will perform deep-breathing exercises four times daily. 
A) The patient will increase intake to 1000 mL daily to liquefy secretions. 
B) The patient will cough more frequently within 3 days. 
C) The patient will breathe better within 3 days. 
D) The patient will perform deep-breathing exercises four times daily. A

Question 3

During an admission assessment,the nurse collects objective and subjective data.What is an example of objective data?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient is jaundiced. 
B) The patient states,"I am nervous." 
C) The patient complains of palpitations. 
D) The patient denies dizziness when ambulating. 
A) The patient is jaundiced. 
B) The patient states,"I am nervous." 
C) The patient complains of palpitations. 
D) The patient denies dizziness when ambulating. A

Question 4

The identification of a disease or condition by a scientific evaluation of physical signs,symptoms,history,laboratory tests,and procedures is known as a _________ diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

medical
A medical diagnosis is

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of nursing interventions?

Accepted Answer

A) To support health care provider's orders 
B) To provide direction for all caregivers 
C) To provide broad,general statements 
D) To clarify nursing principles 
A) To support health care provider's orders 
B) To provide direction for all caregivers 
C) To provide broad,general statements 
D) To clarify nursing principles

Question 6

What is an example of an appropriate patient problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Constipation 
B) Patient complains of constipation 
C) Need for laxatives 
D) Patient has a duodenal ulcer 
A) Constipation 
B) Patient complains of constipation 
C) Need for laxatives 
D) Patient has a duodenal ulcer

Question 7

A multidisciplinary plan that schedules clinical ____________ over an anticipated time frame for high-risk,high-volume,and high-cost types of cases is known as a critical pathway.

Accepted Answer

interventions
A critical pathw

Question 8

A systemic,dynamic way to collect and analyze data about a patient that includes physiologic data as well as psychological,sociocultural,spiritual,economic,and lifestyle factors is known as ______________________.

Accepted Answer

assessment
The American Nurses Associati

Question 9

What best defines the nursing process?

Accepted Answer

A) A method to ensure that the health care provider's orders are implemented correctly. 
B) A series of assessments that isolate a patient's health problem. 
C) A framework for the organization of individualized nursing care. 
D) A preset formula for the design of nursing care. 
A) A method to ensure that the health care provider's orders are implemented correctly. 
B) A series of assessments that isolate a patient's health problem. 
C) A framework for the organization of individualized nursing care. 
D) A preset formula for the design of nursing care.

Question 10

During an admission assessment,the nurse collects objective and subjective data.What is an example of subjective data?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient complains of nausea. 
B) The patient is vomiting. 
C) The patient experiences tachycardia. 
D) The patent is pacing the halls. 
A) The patient complains of nausea. 
B) The patient is vomiting. 
C) The patient experiences tachycardia. 
D) The patent is pacing the halls.

Question 11

During an admission assessment,the nurse collects objective and subjective data.What is an example of objective data?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient complains of feeling depressed. 
B) The patient states,"I hear voices in my head." 
C) The patient complains of auditory hallucinations. 
D) The patient is pacing back and forth while chanting. 
A) The patient complains of feeling depressed. 
B) The patient states,"I hear voices in my head." 
C) The patient complains of auditory hallucinations. 
D) The patient is pacing back and forth while chanting.

Question 12

What expected outcome exemplifies accepted criteria?

Accepted Answer

A) Nurse will assess vital signs every day 
B) Resident will observe safety guidelines while smoking 
C) Resident will take part in one activity daily for the next 90 days 
D) Nurse will monitor O2 saturation to maintain at greater than 90% 
A) Nurse will assess vital signs every day 
B) Resident will observe safety guidelines while smoking 
C) Resident will take part in one activity daily for the next 90 days 
D) Nurse will monitor O2 saturation to maintain at greater than 90%

Question 13

What type of assessment is performed continuously throughout nurse-patient contact?

Accepted Answer

A) Complete 
B) Body systems 
C) Focused 
D) Subjective 
A) Complete 
B) Body systems 
C) Focused 
D) Subjective

Question 14

Which is an example of a medical diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Constipation 
B) Diabetes mellitus 
C) Impaired skin integrity 
D) Altered nutrition: less than body requirements 
A) Constipation 
B) Diabetes mellitus 
C) Impaired skin integrity 
D) Altered nutrition: less than body requirements

Question 15

A systematic method by which nurses plan and provide care for patients is known as the nursing ____________.

Accepted Answer

process
The nursing process se

Question 16

During an admission assessment,the nurse collects objective and subjective data.What is an example of objective data?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient complains of chest pain. 
B) The patient states,"I feel nauseous." 
C) The patient complains of feeling faint. 
D) The patient is short of breath on exertion. 
A) The patient complains of chest pain. 
B) The patient states,"I feel nauseous." 
C) The patient complains of feeling faint. 
D) The patient is short of breath on exertion.

Question 17

Any health care condition that requires diagnostic,therapeutic,or educational actions is known as a ______________.

Accepted Answer

problem
A problem is any healt

Question 18

What is an example of an appropriate Patient problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Impaired skin integrity 
B) Skin breakdown noted 
C) Turn patient every 2 hours 
D) The patient has scabies on his back 
A) Impaired skin integrity 
B) Skin breakdown noted 
C) Turn patient every 2 hours 
D) The patient has scabies on his back

Question 19

From where are the "risk for" patient problems identified?

Accepted Answer

A) The care plan 
B) The interventions 
C) The assessment 
D) The evaluation 
A) The care plan 
B) The interventions 
C) The assessment 
D) The evaluation

Question 20

Which are acceptable secondary sources for data? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Patient 
B) Family members 
C) Other health professionals 
D) Diagnostic reports 
E) Textbooks 
A) Patient 
B) Family members 
C) Other health professionals 
D) Diagnostic reports 
E) Textbooks

Exam 5: Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

The human responses to health conditions/life processes that exist in an individual,family,or community are known as a(n)_________ patient problem.

What is an appropriate outcome statement for a patient with a patient problem of ineffective airway clearance related to thick secretions?

During an admission assessment,the nurse collects objective and subjective data.What is an example of objective data?

The identification of a disease or condition by a scientific evaluation of physical signs,symptoms,history,laboratory tests,and procedures is known as a _________ diagnosis.

What is the primary purpose of nursing interventions?

What is an example of an appropriate patient problem?

A multidisciplinary plan that schedules clinical ____________ over an anticipated time frame for high-risk,high-volume,and high-cost types of cases is known as a critical pathway.

A systemic,dynamic way to collect and analyze data about a patient that includes physiologic data as well as psychological,sociocultural,spiritual,economic,and lifestyle factors is known as ______________________.

What best defines the nursing process?

During an admission assessment,the nurse collects objective and subjective data.What is an example of subjective data?

During an admission assessment,the nurse collects objective and subjective data.What is an example of objective data?

What expected outcome exemplifies accepted criteria?

What type of assessment is performed continuously throughout nurse-patient contact?

Which is an example of a medical diagnosis?

A systematic method by which nurses plan and provide care for patients is known as the nursing ____________.

During an admission assessment,the nurse collects objective and subjective data.What is an example of objective data?

Any health care condition that requires diagnostic,therapeutic,or educational actions is known as a ______________.

What is an example of an appropriate Patient problem?

From where are the "risk for" patient problems identified?

Which are acceptable secondary sources for data? (Select all that apply.)

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