29 Questions
What is the primary focus of the nursing plan of care when dealing with a COPD patient?
The client's response to the disease
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?
Risk Diagnosis
What type of diagnosis is used to identify the patient's readiness to engage in activities that promote health and well-being?
Wellness Diagnosis
What type of sources are used to gather information about the patient's condition, in addition to the patient themselves?
All of the above
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?
Syndrome Diagnosis
What term is used to refer to the process of providing information to the patient to promote their health and well-being?
Health Education
What is the purpose of summarizing at the conclusion of a major section of the interview?
To allow the patient to clarify any misconceptions
What is an interview most useful for in the context of patient assessment?
Obtaining subjective data
Which factor can impair effective communication with a patient during an interview?
Cultural differences
What is essential for successful interviews in the context of patient health history?
Interpersonal communication skills
How does assessment distinguish relevant from irrelevant and important from unimportant data?
Through observation skills
What should be done once data are collected in patient assessment?
They need to be organized, categorized, and validated
What is a key consideration when using touch as a means of communication with patients?
The interpretation of touch varies across cultures and can easily be misconstrued.
Why is it suggested to match interpreters with patients based on age and gender?
To provide a more personalized and culturally sensitive form of interpretation.
Which factor primarily influences how a person responds to touch?
The amount of trust established within a relationship.
What is a potential risk associated with using touch during patient care?
Touch can lead to misunderstandings due to cultural differences.
In what context should nonverbal cues be observed while communicating with patients?
When waiting for feedback from the patient.
What advice is given regarding the use of language when communicating with patients?
Use active rather than passive tense in communication.
What is a common mistake to avoid in patient assessment?
Failure to follow up
How does poor communication affect patient assessment?
It directly affects assessment quality
In which position are areas like the anterior chest, pulses, and extremities assessed?
Supine position
What is recommended if a patient experiences difficulty breathing in the supine position?
Use semi-Fowler's position
How should relatively low blood pressure readings be interpreted in patient assessment?
Compare to past readings and clinical state
What is recommended to assess for orthostatic hypotension?
Measure blood pressure and heart rate in two positions
What is the term used to describe the use of interpersonal skills in a healing way to help a patient?
Therapeutic use of self
Which of the following is NOT one of the three techniques that enhance the therapeutic use of self, as mentioned in the text?
Maintaining a neutral position
What is the primary purpose of a directive interview, as described in the text?
To obtain factual data in a structured and controlled manner
What is the main advantage of a non-directive interview, as mentioned in the text?
It is effective at eliciting the patient's perceptions and feelings
Which type of question, as described in the text, is most effective for obtaining factual data?
Closed questions
Test your knowledge on nursing interventions and diagnoses, focusing on conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), appendectomy, amputation, breathing patterns, pain management, and body image disturbance. Includes problem-focused and risk diagnoses.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
