12 Questions
Which theorist first described the four-stage nursing process?
Ida Jean Orlando
What is the purpose of the nursing process?
To provide a framework for nursing care
What is the last step in the nursing process?
Evaluate
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the nursing process?
It is cyclical and ongoing
What is the purpose of the diagnosing phase in the nursing process?
To determine the patient's problems, risks, and outcomes
Which terminology is commonly used for standardized nursing diagnoses?
NANDA International
What is the purpose of the implementing phase in the nursing process?
To perform the determined interventions and monitor progress
Match the following phases of the nursing process with their descriptions:
Assessment = Provides the starting point for determining nursing diagnoses Diagnosing = Represents the nurse's clinical judgment about actual or potential health problems Planning = Involves prioritizing the problems identified and setting measurable goals/outcomes Implementing = Involves performing the determined interventions that were selected to help meet the goals/outcomes Evaluating = Involves assessing the progress toward the goals/outcomes identified in the previous phases
Match the following methods used in nursing assessments with their descriptions:
Client Interview = Direct conversation with the patient to gather information Physical Examination = Checking the patient's body for signs of disease Obtaining a health history = Collecting information about the patient's past health, including dietary data Family history/report = Gathering information about the health of the patient's family
Match the following characteristics of the nursing process with their descriptions:
Cyclic and dynamic = The process can end at any stage if the problem is solved Goal directed and client centered = Focuses on ways to improve physical, social, and emotional needs Interpersonal and collaborative = Involves working with others in the healthcare team Universally applicable = Can be used for every problem that the individual/family/community has
Match the following terms related to the nursing process with their descriptions:
Nursing Outcomes Classification = Used to formulate the expected outcomes using standardized language Nursing Interventions Classification = Used to identify nursing activities and improve consistency of terminology Nursing care plan = The result of the planning phase NANDA International = Organization that developed and refined evidence-based terminology for standardized nursing diagnosis
Match the following variations and documentation methods in the field of nursing with their meanings:
PIE method = A system for documenting actions, stands for Problem, Intervention, Evaluation Clinical Care Classification System = A system used in the field of nursing for classifying care Decision cycle = A process used in making decisions in nursing Nursing theory = Concepts and ideas that define and guide nursing practice
Test your knowledge on the nursing process and its importance in nursing practice. Explore the four stages of the nursing process and understand how clinical judgment is used in patient care. Don't confuse it with nursing theories or health informatics.
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