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What is the primary purpose of the nursing process?
Which component of the nursing process involves the collection and validation of data?
What type of data is considered subjective?
Which of the following is NOT a type of assessment in nursing?
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What characteristic of the nursing process emphasizes its adaptable nature?
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Which type of data is classified as overt and can be measured or observed?
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Which statement best describes the role of critical thinking in the nursing process?
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In the context of the nursing process, which of the following is most closely related to the phase of evaluation?
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What are the three components of a nursing diagnosis?
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What is considered a primary source of data in nursing?
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In the PES format of a nursing diagnosis, what does the 'E' stand for?
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Which of the following is an example of a defining characteristic in a nursing diagnosis?
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Which method of data collection involves using the senses?
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What is the primary difference between a nursing diagnosis and a medical diagnosis?
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What type of nursing diagnosis is defined as a client problem present at the time of assessment?
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Which type of planning occurs continuously throughout the nursing process?
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Which of the following represents a secondary source of data?
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What is the main purpose of validating data in the nursing process?
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What best describes initial planning?
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Which technique is NOT used during a physical examination?
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Which nursing diagnosis could be classified under a medical diagnosis of appendicitis?
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When formulating a nursing diagnosis, which component indicates the client's specific signs and symptoms?
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Which of the following is NOT a status of nursing diagnosis?
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What is the primary purpose of the nursing assessment form?
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What is the first step in the nursing planning process?
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Which type of nursing intervention does not require a physician's order?
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What aspect is a nurse evaluating during the evaluation phase?
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Which of the following is an essential component of a good nursing care plan?
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What is the significance of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs in the nursing planning process?
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Which evaluation method is used to assess the effectiveness of the nursing care plan?
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What is a key characteristic of collaborative nursing interventions?
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What should a nurse do after selecting appropriate nursing interventions?
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Study Notes
The Nursing Process
- Definition: A critical thinking process that nurses utilize to apply evidence-based practices for caregiving, promoting human function, and responding to health and illness.
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Purposes:
- Identify a client’s health status and current or potential health problems or needs.
- Establish plans to address identified needs.
- Deliver specific nursing interventions to meet those needs.
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Components:
- Assessment (data collection)
- Nursing diagnosis
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
Assessment
- Definition: Systematic and continuous collection, organization, validation, and documentation of client data.
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Types:
- Initial nursing assessment
- Problem-focused assessment
- Emergency assessment
- Time-lapsed reassessment
- Data collection: Gathering information about a client’s health status.
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Types of data:
- Subjective data: Client's personal experiences like feelings, pain, or discomfort.
- Objective data: Observable or measurable data such as blood pressure, discoloration of skin, etc.
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Sources of data:
- Primary: Direct information from the client themselves.
- Secondary: Indirect information from family, health professionals, records, reports, or laboratory results.
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Methods of data collection:
- Observation: Using the senses (sight, smell, hearing) to gather data.
- Interview: A planned conversation with the client with a specific purpose.
- Examination: A systematic data collection method using inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
- Organization of data: Using a format like a nursing health history or assessment form to systematically organize data collected.
- Validation of data: Verifying the collected information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Documentation of data: Recording client data to complete the assessment phase.
Diagnosis
- Definition: Using critical thinking skills to interpret assessment data to identify client problems.
- NANDA (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association) definition: A clinical judgment concerning a human response to health conditions/life processes, or a vulnerability for that response.
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Status of Nursing Diagnosis:
- Actual diagnosis: A client problem present during the assessment.
- Health promotion diagnosis: A client's preparedness to enhance their health condition.
- Risk nursing diagnosis: A potential problem that may develop if adequate care is not provided.
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NANDA Diagnosis Components:
- Problem: The statement describing the client's health problem (NANDA labeled).
- Etiology: The identified causes of the health problem.
- Defining characteristics: The signs and symptoms indicating the presence of a health problem.
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Formulating Diagnostic Statements: Using the PES format:
- Problem (P): Statement of the client's health problem.
- Etiology (E): Causes of the health problem.
- Signs and symptoms (S): Defining characteristics exhibited by the client.
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Differentiating Nursing Diagnosis from Medical Diagnosis:
- Nursing diagnosis: A statement of nursing judgment made by a nurse.
- Medical Diagnosis: Made by a physician, referring to disease processes.
Planning
- Definition: Involves decision making and problem-solving.
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Process:
- Setting priorities
- Establishing client goals/desired outcomes
- Selecting nursing interventions and activities
- Writing individualized nursing interventions on care plans
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Types of Planning:
- Initial planning: Planning done after the initial assessment.
- Ongoing planning: Continuous planning that is a part of every interaction.
- Discharge planning: Planning for client needs after discharge.
- Setting priorities: Determining which nursing diagnoses require immediate attention.
- Establishing client goals/desired outcomes: Setting clear and measurable goals for each nursing diagnosis.
- Nursing interventions: Treatments performed by the nurse to improve the client's health.
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Types of Nursing Interventions:
- Independent: Activities nurses are licensed to initiate based on their knowledge and skills.
- Dependent: Activities carried out under the orders or supervision of a physician.
- Collaborative: Actions performed in collaboration with other healthcare team members.
- Writing Individualized nursing interventions: Documenting the chosen nursing interventions on the care plan.
Implementation
- Definition: Completing the activities planned and documenting them.
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Process:
- Implementing the planned nursing interventions.
- Documenting nursing activities.
Evaluation
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Definition: A planned, ongoing, and purposeful activity to determine:
- The client’s progress toward achieving goals/outcomes.
- The effectiveness of the nursing care plan.
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Process:
- Comparing the data with desired outcomes.
- Continuing, modifying, or terminating the nursing care plan.
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This quiz covers the crucial elements of the nursing process, focusing on the definition, purposes, and key components involved in nursing care. It also delves into the assessment aspect, including types and methods of data collection. Test your knowledge and understanding of these fundamental nursing concepts.
