WorksheetsDecision Making in Nursing
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 39mins
Fill in the blank: Critical thinking in nursing involves skillful reasoning and ______ thought to determine the merits of a belief or action.
logical
random
emotional
impulsive
What does validating obtained information mean in the context of nursing?
Ignoring information
Ensuring the correctness of the information obtained
Making assumptions
Guessing the outcome
Fill in the blank: Thinking purposefully means nurses must use reasoning and logical thought to determine whether their actions are appropriate for the ______ care of the patient.
optimal
minimal
temporary
random
What are the main components of the assessment phase in the nursing process?
Interviewing, Physical assessment (subjective and objective findings), Reviewing laboratory and diagnostic tests
Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation
Medication administration, Patient discharge, Follow-up appointments
Surgical intervention, Anesthesia, Postoperative care
Which of the following is NOT a part of the assessment phase in the nursing process?
Interviewing
Physical assessment
Reviewing laboratory and diagnostic tests
Prescribing medication
In the nursing process, what does the diagnosis phase involve?
Analysis of the assessment information gathered and selecting the nursing diagnosis based on definitions and defining characteristics.
Implementation of the nursing interventions planned for the patient.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care provided.
Collection of subjective and objective data from the patient.
True or False: The nursing diagnosis is the same as a medical diagnosis.
True
False
What are the two types of findings in a physical assessment during the nursing process?
Subjective and objective findings
Primary and secondary findings
Acute and chronic findings
Internal and external findings
Fill in the blank: In the steps of the nursing process, ________ involves determining priorities.
Planning
Assessment
Evaluation
Implementation
Fill in the blank: In the steps of the nursing process, ________ involves interventions.
Implementation
Assessment
Evaluation
Diagnosis
Fill in the blank: In the steps of the nursing process, ________ involves reflecting on interventions.
Evaluation
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
According to the diagram 'Steps of the Nursing Process (continued)', what is the first step in the nursing process?
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Evaluation
According to the diagram 'Steps of the Nursing Process (continued)', which step follows 'Assessment' in the nursing process?
Nursing Diagnosis
Evaluation
Implementation
Discharge Planning
According to the diagram 'Steps of the Nursing Process (continued)', which of the following is NOT a step in the nursing process?
A) Assessment
B) Planning
C) Documentation
D) Evaluation
According to the diagram 'Steps of the Nursing Process (continued)', what step comes after 'Planning' in the nursing process?
Intervention
Assessment
Diagnosis
Evaluation
According to the diagram 'Steps of the Nursing Process (continued)', what is the final step in the nursing process cycle before it repeats?
Evaluation
Assessment
Diagnosis
Implementation
According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), who is responsible for all steps of the nursing process, from assessment through evaluation?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Nursing Assistant
Physician
According to the National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (NALPN), which steps of the nursing process are the responsibility of the RN?
A) Assessment and nursing diagnosis
B) Planning and intervention
C) Evaluation only
D) All steps
Fill in the blank: The LPN/LVN participates directly in the steps of _______, intervention, and evaluation according to the National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (NALPN).
planning
diagnosis
documentation
delegation
What is objective data in the context of nursing assessment?
Information that comes from feelings of the patient
Things that you can observe through your senses of hearing, sight, smell, and touch
Data collected from medical records
Data obtained from laboratory tests
What is subjective data in the context of nursing assessment?
Information that comes from feelings of the patient
Things that you can observe through your senses of hearing, sight, smell, and touch
Data collected from medical records
Data obtained from laboratory tests
Fill in the blank: Objective data are things that you can observe through your senses of _______ , _______ , _______ , and _______ .
hearing, sight, smell, and touch
taste, hearing, balance, and sight
sight, taste, intuition, and smell
touch, hearing, taste, and balance
Which of the following is a key purpose of interviewing during the assessment step of the nursing process?
A) Establish rapport
B) Diagnose illness
C) Prescribe medication
D) Perform surgery
Interviewing in the assessment step of the nursing process helps to collect _______ and _______ data.
primary and secondary
subjective and objective
qualitative and quantitative
historical and current
What is the hierarchy used for prioritizing nursing diagnoses according to the steps of the nursing process?
Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs
Bloom’s taxonomy of learning domains
Gordon’s functional health patterns
Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development
Which organization provides lists for selecting nursing diagnoses in the nursing process?
North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA-I)
World Health Organization (WHO)
American Medical Association (AMA)
International Council of Nurses (ICN)
What are used to determine nursing diagnoses according to the steps of the nursing process?
Defining characteristics
Nursing interventions
Patient outcomes
Medical history
What type of statements are used for writing nursing diagnoses in the nursing process?
PES statements
SOAP notes
DAR statements
PIE format
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of human needs is described as 'Food, air, water, temperature regulation, elimination, rest, sex, and physical activity'?
Physiological
Safety
Esteem
Self-actualization
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of human needs is described as 'Protection, emotional and physical safety and security, order, law, stability, shelter'?
Safety and security
Self-actualization
Esteem needs
Physiological needs
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of human needs is described as 'Giving and receiving affection, meaningful relationships, belonging to group(s)'?
Love and belonging
Physiological needs
Esteem needs
Self-actualization
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of human needs is described as 'Pride, sense of accomplishment, recognition by others'?
Self-esteem
Physiological needs
Safety needs
Love and belonging
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of human needs is described as 'Knowledge, understanding, exploration'?
Cognitive
Esteem
Physiological
Self-actualization
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of human needs is described as 'Symmetry, order, beauty'?
Aesthetic
Physiological
Esteem
Self-actualization
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of human needs is described as 'Personal growth, reaching potential'?
Self actualization
Esteem
Love and Belonging
Safety
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of human needs is described as 'Of self; helping others self-actualize'?
Transcendence
Esteem
Safety
Belongingness
What is the overall direction in which one must progress to improve a problem in the nursing process called?
Nursing interventions
Nursing goals
Nursing assessment
Nursing diagnosis
Nursing goals can be classified as ________ term goals vs. ________ term goals.
Long term goals vs. short term goals
Short term goals vs. immediate goals
Immediate goals vs. future goals
Primary goals vs. secondary goals
Expected outcomes are statements of measurable action for the patient within a specific time frame and in response to nursing interventions.
True
False
The Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) contains which of the following?
A standardized classification of patient outcomes for evaluating the effects of nursing interventions.
A list of nursing diagnoses only.
A collection of medical procedures and treatments.
A database of hospital administrative policies.
According to the Planning step in the Nursing Process, outcome statements should contain a realistic, specific action to be taken by whom?
the patient
the nurse
the physician
the family
According to the Planning step in the Nursing Process, outcome statements should contain an action that the patient is willing and able to _____.
perform
observe
ignore
delay
According to the Planning step in the Nursing Process, outcome statements should contain an action that is _____.
measurable
ambiguous
irrelevant
delayed
According to the Planning step in the Nursing Process, outcome statements should contain a definite _____ for the action to be accomplished.
time frame
location
procedure
medication
What is the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) used for in the nursing process?
To classify types of medications
To classify nursing interventions
To classify patient diagnoses
To classify hospital departments
Which of the following is an example of direct care in nursing interventions?
Documenting care
Participating in care conferences
Bathing, teaching, listening, and administering medications
Talking with the health-care provider
Fill in the blank: Indirect care is performed when the nurse provides assistance in a setting ______ than with the patient.
other than
closer to
the same as
directly with
Nursing interventions can be independent, dependent, or ________.
collaborative
subjective
passive
isolated
Individualized nursing interventions are tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient.
True
False
What is one of the initial steps for implementation in the nursing process that involves verifying the instructions from a medical professional? Fill in the blank: _________.
Checking the health-care provider’s order
Documenting the patient’s response
Administering medication without review
Discharging the patient
What is one of the initial steps for implementation in the nursing process that involves consulting facility guidelines unless you already know them?
Referring to facility procedures unless you already know them
Ignoring facility procedures and doing as you wish
Waiting for a doctor's order before checking guidelines
Asking a patient for their opinion on procedures
What is one of the initial steps for implementation in the nursing process that involves collecting necessary tools and materials? Fill in the blank: _________.
Gathering needed equipment and supplies
Documenting patient progress
Administering medication
Evaluating patient outcomes
What is one of the initial steps for implementation in the nursing process that involves cleaning your hands?
Performing hand hygiene
Wearing sterile gloves
Taking a patient history
Administering medication
What is one of the initial steps for implementation in the nursing process that involves seeking help if required?
Obtaining assistance if needed
Documenting the care plan
Administering medication
Discharging the patient
What is one of the initial steps for implementation in the nursing process that involves making sure you have the correct patient? Fill in the blank: _________?
Identifying your patient
Washing your hands
Documenting vital signs
Administering medication
What is one of the initial steps for implementation in the nursing process that involves stating your name to the patient?
Introducing yourself
Taking vital signs
Administering medication
Documenting care
What is one of the initial steps for implementation in the nursing process that involves telling the patient what you are going to do? Fill in the blank: _________?
Explaining the procedure
Taking vital signs
Administering medication
Documenting care
Fill in the blank: One of the initial steps for implementation in the nursing process is ________ privacy.
providing
ignoring
delaying
withholding
Fill in the blank: One of the initial steps for implementation in the nursing process is using ________ precautions.
standard
universal
contact
reverse
Fill in the blank: One of the initial steps for implementation in the nursing process is using good ________ mechanics.
body
cooking
writing
driving
Fill in the blank: One of the initial steps for implementation in the nursing process is making any ________.
assessments
diagnoses
medications
referrals
Fill in the blank: One of the initial steps for implementation in the nursing process is continuing to ________ the patient.
observe
medicate
discharge
ignore
What is one of the end implementation steps in the nursing process? Fill in the blank: Evaluating the patient's _______ to the procedure.
response
medication
diagnosis
history
Which of the following is an end implementation step in the nursing process?
Ensuring that the patient is safe, comfortable, and in proper body alignment
Administering medication
Scheduling a follow-up appointment
Preparing discharge papers
Fill in the blank: Lower the bed to its _______ height, raise the bed rail.
lowest
highest
average
middle
Which of the following is an end implementation step in the nursing process?
Performing hand hygiene
Taking vital signs
Documenting patient history
Administering anesthesia
Fill in the blank: Asking the patient if they need _______.
anything
medicine
water
help
Fill in the blank: Leaving the room door _______ or _______.
open; closed
locked; painted
broken; fixed
heavy; light
What is one of the end implementation steps in the nursing process? Fill in the blank: ________ your interventions and their effectiveness.
Documenting
Ignoring
Delaying
Repeating
What should be done with used supplies, personal protective equipment, and trash at the end of the nursing process? Fill in the blank: Properly ________ of used supplies, personal protective equipment, and trash, as well as returning equipment.
disposing
collecting
storing
ignoring
What type of nursing intervention requires a health-care provider’s orders before they can be performed?
Direct
Indirect
Collaborative
Dependent
This type of nursing intervention requires a health-care provider’s orders before it can be performed.
Independent
Collaborative
Interdependent
Dependent
Evaluation: Looking at nursing diagnoses and desired outcomes, evaluating whether nursing interventions brought about the desired outcomes. Are the nursing diagnoses correct?
Evaluation involves assessing if nursing interventions achieved desired outcomes and if diagnoses are correct.
Evaluation is only about documenting patient progress.
Evaluation focuses solely on medication administration.
Evaluation ignores the accuracy of nursing diagnoses.
Evaluation: Looking at nursing diagnoses and desired outcomes, evaluating whether nursing interventions brought about the desired outcomes. Have you established realistic, reachable goals?
Evaluation involves determining if nursing interventions achieved desired outcomes.
Evaluation is only about documenting patient progress.
Evaluation focuses solely on setting new goals.
Evaluation ignores the effectiveness of nursing interventions.
Evaluation: Looking at nursing diagnoses and desired outcomes, evaluating whether nursing interventions brought about the desired outcomes. Have you determined the correct priorities?
Yes, by comparing outcomes with nursing diagnoses and interventions.
No, by ignoring the outcomes.
Yes, by only focusing on interventions.
No, by not considering priorities.
Evaluation: Looking at nursing diagnoses and desired outcomes, evaluating whether nursing interventions brought about the desired outcomes. Have you selected and implemented the correct interventions?
Evaluation involves determining if nursing interventions achieved the desired outcomes.
Evaluation is only about documenting patient progress.
Evaluation focuses solely on planning new interventions.
Evaluation is unrelated to nursing diagnoses or outcomes.
Evaluation: Looking at nursing diagnoses and desired outcomes, evaluating whether nursing interventions brought about the desired outcomes. Has the patient’s condition changed?
Evaluation
Assessment
Implementation
Diagnosis
