Nursing Care Plan

What is the first step in the nursing process?

• Implementation

• Diagnosis

• Assessment

Which of the following is NOT a type of nursing diagnosis?

• Actual diagnosis

• Risk diagnosis

• Preventive diagnosis

Assessment : “What data is collected”

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SMART goals in nursing care planning stand for

• Specific, Meaningful, Accurate, Realistic, Timely

• Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

• Simple, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound

A nursing diagnosis that identifies a current health problem is known as:

• Health promotion diagnosis

• Actual diagnosis

• Risk diagnosis

Which of the following interventions is appropriate for a patient at risk for pressure ulcers?

• Encouraging high-calorie intake

• Repositioning the patient every 2 hours

• Increasing IV fluid intake

Disuse syndrome is caused by:

• Excessive mobility

• Prolonged immobility

• Increased physical activity

In the nursing care plan, the evaluation step focuses on:

• Reviewing patient progress and modifying care if needed

• Creating new diagnoses

• Writing discharge orders

What is the primary purpose of documenting the nursing process?

• To create legal protection and ensure continuity of care

• To increase hospital revenue

• To limit communication between healthcare staff

Which of the following best describes the difference between a nursing diagnosis and a medical diagnosis?

• A medical diagnosis is based on patient responses, while a nursing diagnosis identifies the pathology.

• A nursing diagnosis identifies a disease, while a medical diagnosis focuses on patient care.

• A nursing diagnosis focuses on patient responses to health conditions, while a medical diagnosis identifies a specific disease or pathology.