Nursing Interventions and Diagnoses Quiz
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What is the primary focus of the nursing plan of care when dealing with a COPD patient?

  • The ineffective breathing patterns
  • The client's response to the disease (correct)
  • The physician's orders
  • The nurse's own interventions

    • What type of nursing diagnosis is used to identify a problem that does not yet exist, but is likely to develop if nurses do not intervene?

  • Problem-Focused Diagnosis
  • Actual Diagnosis
  • Wellness Diagnosis
  • Risk Diagnosis (correct)

    • What type of diagnosis is used to identify the patient's readiness to engage in activities that promote health and well-being?

  • Wellness Diagnosis (correct)
  • Actual Diagnosis
  • Problem-Focused Diagnosis
  • Risk Diagnosis

    • What type of sources are used to gather information about the patient's condition, in addition to the patient themselves?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of nursing diagnosis is used to identify a cluster of problem or risk nursing diagnoses that are predicted to present because of a certain situation or event?

    <p>Syndrome Diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to refer to the process of providing information to the patient to promote their health and well-being?

    <p>Health Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of summarizing at the conclusion of a major section of the interview?

    <p>To allow the patient to clarify any misconceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an interview most useful for in the context of patient assessment?

    <p>Obtaining subjective data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can impair effective communication with a patient during an interview?

    <p>Cultural differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for successful interviews in the context of patient health history?

    <p>Interpersonal communication skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does assessment distinguish relevant from irrelevant and important from unimportant data?

    <p>Through observation skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done once data are collected in patient assessment?

    <p>They need to be organized, categorized, and validated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration when using touch as a means of communication with patients?

    <p>The interpretation of touch varies across cultures and can easily be misconstrued.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it suggested to match interpreters with patients based on age and gender?

    <p>To provide a more personalized and culturally sensitive form of interpretation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily influences how a person responds to touch?

    <p>The amount of trust established within a relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk associated with using touch during patient care?

    <p>Touch can lead to misunderstandings due to cultural differences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context should nonverbal cues be observed while communicating with patients?

    <p>When waiting for feedback from the patient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advice is given regarding the use of language when communicating with patients?

    <p>Use active rather than passive tense in communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common mistake to avoid in patient assessment?

    <p>Failure to follow up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does poor communication affect patient assessment?

    <p>It directly affects assessment quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which position are areas like the anterior chest, pulses, and extremities assessed?

    <p>Supine position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended if a patient experiences difficulty breathing in the supine position?

    <p>Use semi-Fowler's position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should relatively low blood pressure readings be interpreted in patient assessment?

    <p>Compare to past readings and clinical state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended to assess for orthostatic hypotension?

    <p>Measure blood pressure and heart rate in two positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the use of interpersonal skills in a healing way to help a patient?

    <p>Therapeutic use of self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the three techniques that enhance the therapeutic use of self, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Maintaining a neutral position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a directive interview, as described in the text?

    <p>To obtain factual data in a structured and controlled manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of a non-directive interview, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>It is effective at eliciting the patient's perceptions and feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of question, as described in the text, is most effective for obtaining factual data?

    <p>Closed questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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