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What is the first phase of the nursing process?
Critical thinking in nursing is not necessary for making assessments.
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List one method of conducting health assessments.
Head-to-toe approach, body system approach, regional area approach, or preprinted assessment form.
The nursing process includes five phases: Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and __________.
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What step involves asking a patient to corroborate data with a family member?
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Distinguishing between normal and abnormal signs and symptoms is a crucial step in problem identification.
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What is the purpose of clustering related cues during assessment?
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Recognizing __________ occurs when subjective data conflict with objective data.
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Match the following critical thinking steps to their descriptions:
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What is a common approach nurses can take when interpreting patient data?
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What is considered a first-level priority problem in a healthcare setting?
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Second-level priority problems are life-threatening and require immediate intervention.
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Identify two potential problems from the assessment data mentioned.
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___ approach to treatment involves multiple disciplines and collaborative problems.
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Match the priority level to the appropriate description:
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Which of the following is true about evaluating expected outcomes?
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A legal plan of care does not require accurate recording for accountability purposes.
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What is the main goal of the interventions in patient care?
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Assessing risk factors and considering a patient’s _____ context is vital for promoting health.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of priority problem?
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Study Notes
Nursing Process
- A systematic method for planning and delivering patient care.
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Five Phases:
- Assessment
- Nursing Diagnosis
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
Critical Thinking
- Helps nurses assess, modify, and act.
- Emphasizes genuine regard for and acceptance of the patient.
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Steps:
- Identify assumptions
- Organize a comprehensive assessment approach
- Validate data accuracy
- Differentiate normal from abnormal signs
- Make inferences
- Cluster related cues
- Distinguish relevant from irrelevant data
- Recognize inconsistencies
- Identify patterns
- Identify missing information
- Promote health, assess risk factors, and consider social context
- Diagnose actual and potential health problems
- Prioritize health issues
- First level: emergencies, life-threatening
- Second level: urgent, like acute pain, mental changes
- Third level: important but can be addressed later
- Collaborative: involve multiple disciplines
- Identify patient-centered expected outcomes with timeframes
- Determine specific interventions
- Evaluate and revise thinking
- Determine a comprehensive plan or update existing one
Evidence Informed Practice
- Broader view of evidence than traditional evidence‐based practice.
- Lifelong problem‐solving approach using best available evidence.
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Description
This quiz covers the key components of the nursing process and the importance of critical thinking in nursing practice. It highlights the systematic phases involved in patient care, as well as essential steps for effective assessment and decision-making. Test your knowledge on how to prioritize health issues and ensure quality nursing care.