NS.M3*

Front

Clinical reasoning and judgement cannot be_________.

Back

delegated

Front

The ________ phase of the nursing process is when nurses formulate goals and outcomes that impact patient care. This step involves prioritizing patient needs, identifying expected outcomes, establishing nursing interventions, and identifying patient-centered goals. In this phase, nurses identify goals and outcomes for patient care based on evidence-based practice guidelines.

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planning

Front

Examples of nursing interventions 1. Monitor vital signs. 2. Palpate peripheral pulses. 3. Assess for signs of edema. 4. Monitor for signs of pallor or cyanosis. What step is this in the nursing process?

Back

Implementation

Front

A nurse is caring for four clients who are all requesting assistance. Which of the following clients should the nurse assist first? Post-operative client reporting nausea, Client reporting beeping IV pump, Client requested a bedpan, Client who reports falling while ambulating

Back

Client who reports falling while ambulating

Answer explanation

Using the urgent vs. nonurgent priority framework, the nurse should first assist the client who has fallen to the floor. The client will need to be assisted back to bed and questioned to determine if they have sustained an injury. Following this, the nurse should obtain VS and notify the provider of the incident. An incident report of the event will be required.

Front

Carpal tunnel syndrome involves compression of what nerve?

Back

Median Nerve

Answer explanation

Key symptoms are pain in the hand and arm with numbness or tingling.

Front

Hunchback
Options: Kyphosis

Back

Kyphosis

Front

Hereditary arthritis from uric acid buildup in the joints, especially the great toe.

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Gout

Front

Which of the following is NOT a step in the Nursing Process for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)? Data collection, Implementation, Evaluation, Diagnosis

Back

Diagnosis

Front

What is the role of a Registered Nurse (RN) during the planning step of the Nursing Process?

Back

Create a plan to address client problems

Front

Which of the following is a component of critical thinking in nursing? Following a set of instructions without questioning, Avoiding analysis to save time, Using intuition, application, and creativity, Strictly adhering to protocol without deviation

Back

Using intuition, application, and creativity