30 Questions
Which step in the nursing process involves clinical judgment concerning a human response to health conditions?
Diagnosis
What does a potential nursing diagnosis identify?
High-risk health problems
What step of the Nursing Process involves systematic collection of data?
Assessment
Which aspect sets the tone for the rest of the nursing process?
Assessment
In formulating a nursing diagnosis, what does an actual nursing diagnosis identify?
Current health problems
What is the purpose of a nursing diagnosis in the Nursing Process?
Identifying and prioritizing health problems or responses
What role did nurses play in poor inner-city areas through the Frontier Nursing Service and the Red Cross?
Case finding, prevention of communicable diseases, and routine use of assessment skills
During 1950–1969, what type of health services did nurses provide for major companies like New York Telephone?
Pre-employment health stories and physical examinations
How did acute care nurses in the 1980s deliver care?
Using the 'primary care' method and making comprehensive initial assessments
What was the movement of healthcare from acute care settings to the community coupled with in the last 20 years?
Proliferation of baccalaureate and graduate education
In the 1990s, what guided the client's progression under the care of nurses?
Critical pathways or care maps based on specific protocols
How did nurses expand their professional role in the early 1970s?
Developing an active role in providing primary health services
What skills were nurses in the late 1800s-early 1900s primarily relying on for health assessment?
Natural senses such as observation of color changes and body temperature
Which of the following was NOT a focus area for nurses with advanced assessment skills according to the provided text?
Declining reimbursement for health promotion and preventive care services
In the late 1800s-early 1900s, what method was used by nurses to measure pulse rate and quality?
Palpation
Which of the following is a factor contributing to the promotion of opportunities for nurses with advanced assessment skills?
Intensifying mental health issues
What was a common practice recorded in nursing journals since 1901 involving independent nursing practice?
Inspection, palpation, and auscultation
Which of the following was documented as a routine practice by public health nurses in the 1930s?
Client and home inspection
What is the structure of a Problem-focused Nursing Diagnosis?
Problem + Etiology + Signs and Symptoms
What does a Risk Nursing Diagnosis consist of?
Problem + Etiology
In the context of priority setting, what defines the ordering of nursing diagnoses or patient problems?
Urgency and Importance
What is the purpose of interventions in nursing care?
To enhance patient outcomes
What makes a planning process in nursing care effective?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-bound
What are the defining characteristics of a Syndrome Nursing Diagnosis?
Specific cluster of nursing diagnoses that occur together and have similar nursing interventions
What is the primary purpose of conducting an initial comprehensive assessment of a client's health?
To determine the client's current and past health status
According to Carpenito, how is assessment defined?
Deliberate and systematic collection of data for determining health status
Which type of assessment involves gathering information about the client's overall function?
Initial comprehensive assessment
What does Atkinson and Murray (1991) suggest about assessment?
It is a part of every activity the nurse does with the patient
In which type of setting does the nurse typically collect subjective and objective data in an initial comprehensive assessment?
Multiple settings like hospital, community, clinic, or home
What distinguishes an initial comprehensive assessment from a focused or problem-oriented assessment?
It involves gathering information about all body parts or systems
Learn about the different types of health assessment in nursing, including the process of identifying a client's health status and establishing a plan of care. Understand how to provide individualized and holistic nursing interventions for effective and efficient care.
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