Nursing Decision-Making Quiz

Which of the following is NOT typically included in the subjective data collection phase of assessment?

• Patient history

• Laboratory results

• Symptoms description

• Information from relatives

In the diagnostic phase, which of the following should be prioritized?

• Writing treatment prescriptions

• Identifying actual or potential health problems

• Determining which tests to order

• Updating patient insurance information

Which of the following best defines a SMART goal in the planning phase?

• Goals that are short-term and quickly achievable

• Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound

• General objectives for improving health

• Goals that are suggested by the patient's family

Which action best characterizes the implementation phase?

• Reflecting on the effectiveness of previous interventions

• Communicating with the patient's family

• Executing the interventions according to the care plan

• Identifying patterns from the patient's history

During the evaluation phase, what is the main focus?

• Gathering more subjective data

• Determining if the set goals were met

• Changing the patient's diagnosis

• Requesting new diagnostic tests

Which of the following tools is commonly used for early recognition of patient deterioration?

• Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

• Early Warning Score (NEWS)

• Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

• Body Mass Index (BMI)

In the context of nursing, what does 'informed consent' primarily ensure?

• That the patient's family agrees with the treatment

• That the patient understands and voluntarily agrees to the proposed interventions

• That the doctor has signed off on the care plan

• That the patient consents to all nursing procedures, regardless of their understanding

Which of the following nursing models emphasizes the self-care abilities of patients?

• Orem's Self-Care Model

• Roper-Logan-Tierney Model

• Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Model

• Roy's Adaptation Model

Which of these is an essential component of knowledge underpinning nursing practice?

• Economics

• Epidemiology

• Graphic Design

• Quantum Physics

In nursing decision-making, which of the following is involved in 'clustering cues'?

• Identifying relationships between pieces of patient data

• Dismissing irrelevant patient information

• Implementing interventions

• Reporting new symptoms to a supervisor