Question 1

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following needs must be addressed first when caring for a patient who is both malnourished and experiencing social isolation?

Accepted Answer

Physiologic needs

Question 2

A nurse is using the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) to assess a patient. After recognizing and analyzing cues, what is the next step according to the model?

Accepted Answer

Prioritize hypotheses

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the principle of autonomy in nursing ethics?

Accepted Answer

The right of patients to receive adequate and accurate information to make choices free from external constraints

Question 4

A nurse is planning interventions for a patient with diabetes. Which domain of nursing practice is primarily involved when the nurse integrates knowledge from nutrition, pharmacology, and psychology?

Accepted Answer

Domain 1: Knowledge for Nursing Practice

Question 5

Which of the following is a key characteristic of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing?

Accepted Answer

It integrates best research evidence, clinical judgment, and patient preferences.

Question 6

A nurse is collaborating with a pharmacist and a social worker to optimize a patient's discharge plan. Which domain of nursing practice does this scenario best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Domain 6: Interprofessional Partnerships

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a utilitarian approach to ethical decision-making in nursing?

Accepted Answer

Selecting the alternative that predicts the highest positive value for the greatest number of people

Question 8

A nurse is using a mobile health app to monitor a patient's physical activity and dietary intake. This is an example of which concept?

Accepted Answer

Health promotion

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the role of nurses in evidence-based practice tools such as clinical pathways and decision support systems?

Accepted Answer

Nurses participate in research, piloting, implementing, and revising these tools.

Question 10

A patient is unable to make health care decisions due to cognitive impairment. According to the ethical decision-making process, what should the nurse do first?

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient's capacity to make decisions and identify if a medical power of attorney exists

Question 11

Which of the following is a primary goal of the Healthy People 2030 initiative?

Accepted Answer

Improve access to insurance and health services

Question 12

A nurse is evaluating the outcome of an intervention. According to the nursing process, what is the next step if the outcome is not achieved?

Accepted Answer

Reassess the patient and modify the plan of care

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the concept of wellness as defined in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Active self-care for physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being

Question 14

A nurse is assigned to a community with high rates of chronic disease and limited access to care. Which domain of nursing practice is most relevant to addressing these issues?

Accepted Answer

Domain 3: Population Health

Question 15

Which of the following is a critical step in developing critical thinking skills according to the strategies provided?

Accepted Answer

Commit to ongoing education, self-reflection, and building knowledge

Question 16

A nurse is faced with a situation where an action will have both a good and an evil effect. According to the principle of double effect, which of the following must be true for the action to be morally justified?

Accepted Answer

The agent intends only the good effect, and the good effect is not achieved by means of the evil effect

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a systems-based practice in nursing?

Accepted Answer

Coordinating resources to provide safe, quality, and equitable care within a complex health care system

Question 18

A nurse is using electronic health records (EHRs) to track patient outcomes and improve care delivery. This is an example of which domain of nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

Domain 8: Informatics and Health Care Technologies

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the difference between the terms 'patient' and 'client' in nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

'Client' implies alliance and interdependence, while 'patient' traditionally describes a recipient of care.

Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice: Concepts, Roles, and Critical Thinking

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