Nursing Interventions and Skills Quiz

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What is the primary focus of the implementing phase in nursing?

Identifying nursing diagnoses

Assessing patient outcomes

Planning nursing care

Performing nursing interventions (correct)

Which level of the Nursing Intervention Classification (NIC) is concerned with general categories of interventions?

Assessment phase

Level 2 classes

Level 1 domains (correct)

Level 3 interventions

How often is the Nursing Intervention Classification (NIC) updated?

Every year

Every two years

Every five years

Every four years (correct)

What aspect of nursing does the implementing phase NOT focus on?

Assessing patient needs Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT included within each nursing intervention under the NIC?

A unique code Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a nurse to record interventions immediately after implementation?

To prevent duplicating doses of medication. Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial reason why nursing care must not be recorded in advance?

The intervention might not be necessary. Signup and view all the answers

Which practice is important in the guidelines for implementing nursing interventions?

Providing teaching, support, and comfort. Signup and view all the answers

What should be the nature of the recorded data about the client?

It should be up to date, accurate, and accessible. Signup and view all the answers

What is one aspect that should be respected during nursing interventions?

Dignity and self-esteem of the client. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of cognitive skills in nursing?

Problem solving Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines technical skills in the context of nursing?

Hands-on procedures and psychomotor abilities Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to reassess the client during nursing care implementation?

To ensure the intervention is still needed Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a situation where a nurse may need assistance?

When positioning an overweight patient Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is crucial when implementing nursing interventions?

Communicating the procedure to the patient beforehand Signup and view all the answers

In supervising delegated care, what must the nurse ensure?

That activities are documented correctly Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of interpersonal skills in nursing?

Handling medical equipment Signup and view all the answers

Which action is a part of the nursing process when implementing care?

Documenting nursing activities Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Implementing

Implementing phase: performing nursing interventions and documenting activities
NIC (Nursing Intervention Classification):
- Taxonomy of nursing interventions
- Developed by the Iowa Intervention Project
- First published in 1992
- Updated every 4 years
- Consists of three levels: Domains, Classes, and Interventions
NIC includes over 514 interventions, each with a label, definition, and activities
NIC is linked to NANDA diagnostic labels
Implementing builds upon Assessment, Diagnosis, and Planning phases
Evaluating phase examines nursing activities and client responses
Nurses need cognitive, interpersonal, and technical skills to implement care successfully

Cognitive Skills

Problem-solving
Decision-making
Critical thinking
Creativity

Interpersonal Skills

Communication skills used in direct interactions
Conveying knowledge, attitudes, feelings, interests, and cultural values
Important for caring, referring, counseling, and supporting clients

Technical Skills

Hands-on skills, including tasks, procedures, and psychomotor skills
Require knowledge and manual dexterity

Process of Implementing

Reassessing the client
Determining the nurse’s need for assistance
Implementing nursing interventions
Supervising delegated care
Documenting nursing activities

Reassessing the Client

Ensures the intervention is still needed
May indicate a need to change care priorities

Determining the Nurse's Need for Assistance

May be needed for:
- Implementing activities safely
- Reducing client stress
- Lacking the knowledge or skills

Implementing Nursing Interventions

Explaining the procedure to the patient
Ensuring patient privacy
Coordinating client care (scheduling appointments)

Supervising Delegated Care

Ensuring delegated activities are implemented correctly
Validating interventions and responding to adverse findings
Communicating delegated activities through documentation, verbal reporting, or forms

Documenting Nursing Activities

Recording interventions and client responses in the nursing progress note
Nursing care should not be recorded in advance
Routine activities can be recorded at the end of the shift
Record interventions immediately after implementation
Recorded data should be accurate, up-to-date, and accessible

Guidelines for Implementing Nursing Interventions

Evidence-based practice
Clearly understand the intervention
Adapt activities to the individual client
Implement safe care
Provide teaching, support, and comfort
Be holistic
Respect the client’s dignity and enhance self-esteem
Encourage active client participation

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Test your knowledge on the implementing phase of nursing, focusing on NIC (Nursing Intervention Classification), cognitive skills, and interpersonal skills necessary for successful patient care. This quiz will cover the taxonomy of interventions, documentation practices, and the essential skills nurses need to perform their roles effectively.