Question 1

A nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a patient who reports feeling fatigued and having difficulty sleeping. Which data collection method is MOST appropriate for gathering information about the patient's sleep patterns?

Accepted Answer

Interviewing

Question 2

During the assessment phase, a nurse collects both subjective and objective data. Which of the following is an example of objective data?

Accepted Answer

The patient's temperature is $$38.2^\circ C$$

Question 3

A nurse is validating assessment data by comparing the patient's reported pain level with their facial expressions and vital signs. Which method of validation is the nurse using?

Accepted Answer

Compare subjective and objective data

Question 4

A nurse is organizing assessment data using the head-to-toe approach. Which of the following best describes this method?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing the entire body in order, from top (head) to bottom (feet)

Question 5

A nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted for pneumonia. The nurse notes the patient is having difficulty sleeping while lying flat. What is the nurse's BEST action as a critical thinker?

Accepted Answer

Reassess the patient for additional cues related to sleep and breathing

Question 6

A nurse is reviewing a patient's chart before entering the room to gather a nursing history. What is the MOST important reason for this action?

Accepted Answer

To prepare for the interview and make productive use of time

Question 7

A nurse is performing a focused assessment on a patient who complains of chest pain. Which type of assessment is MOST appropriate in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Problem-oriented assessment

Question 8

A nurse is caring for a patient who reports pain rated as 8 out of 10. The nurse administers prescribed pain medication and plans to reassess the pain in 30 minutes. Which phase of the nursing process does this action represent?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation

Question 9

A nurse is collecting data from a patient and their spouse. The patient says, 'I don't think I'll be able to do this on my own,' and the spouse nods in agreement. What is the nurse's BEST response as a critical thinker?

Accepted Answer

Re-evaluate the patient's self-care ability and involve a home health nurse in the plan of care

Question 10

A nurse is validating a nursing diagnosis with a patient who denies having the problem. What is a potential issue that can occur during this process?

Accepted Answer

The nurse lacks sufficient data to support the diagnosis

Question 11

A nurse is planning care for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of 'Risk for impaired skin integrity related to immobility.' What is missing from this diagnostic statement?

Accepted Answer

The indicators (signs/symptoms) are missing

Question 12

A nurse is using the functional health approach to organize assessment data. Which of the following is MOST likely to be included in this approach?

Accepted Answer

Assessing how the patient functions in daily life, such as sleep, elimination, and activity

Question 13

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a blood pressure of $$90/40$$ mmHg. The nurse knows this information is measurable and can be confirmed by another source. This type of information is considered:

Accepted Answer

Objective data

Question 14

A nurse is teaching a student about the difference between a patient goal and outcome criteria. Which statement accurately describes outcome criteria?

Accepted Answer

A specific, measurable statement that can be achieved within a set time frame

Question 15

A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing anxiety about an upcoming exam. The nurse teaches relaxation techniques. This intervention is focused on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The patient's associated factors (reasons)

Question 16

A nurse is using the nursing process as a systematic framework for providing care. What is the MOST important reason for using this process?

Accepted Answer

It provides a systematic, organized way to deliver care that ensures consistency and quality

Question 17

A nurse is planning care for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of 'Risk for impaired skin integrity.' The nurse knows that the planning phase includes two steps. What are these steps?

Accepted Answer

Outcome identification and selecting nursing interventions

Question 18

A nurse is evaluating a patient's plan of care. The patient's goal was to 'walk independently with a cane within 2 weeks,' but after 1 week the patient develops knee pain. The nurse re-evaluates the goal and changes it to 'walk 20 feet with a walker and rest as needed.' This action demonstrates which characteristic of the nursing process?

Accepted Answer

The nursing process is patient-centered and adapts to the patient's changing condition

Question 19

A nurse is teaching a student about effective communication. Which of the following is MOST important for effective communication with a patient?

Accepted Answer

Translating medical terms into language the patient understands

Question 20

A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing pain. The nurse uses a pain scale to assess the patient's pain level. This pain score is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

An objective, measurable cue

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