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Foundation of nursing

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

She identified 14 patient needs for the nurse to support, including breathing, eating and drinking, and eliminating, but also communicating and worshipping according to faith

a)

Harry Potter

b)

Dorothea Orem

c)

Gal Gaddot

d)

Virginia Henderson

2.

Care plans needs to be understood, like Nurses has "Care Plans" and Social Care has ________.

a)

Birthing plans

b)

Support plans

c)

Management plans

d)

Group plans

3.

The formulation of nursing diagnosis statements include

(select all that apply)

a)

Problem

b)

Defining characteristics

c)

Related factors

d)

Medical diagnosis

e)

Etiology

4.

The four methods used to collect data during an assessment (select all that apply)

a)

Inspection

b)

Palpitation

c)

Percussion

d)

Clarify

e)

Auscultation

5.

The act of confirming or verifying data is__________

a)

Interview

b)

Inference

c)

Validation

6.

_______ is the conscious and deliberate use of the five senses to gather data

a)

Assessment

b)

Interview

c)

Observation

7.

_______ data is observable and measurable data that can be seen, heard, felt or measured by someone other than the person experiencing them

a)

Objective

b)

Subjective

8.

What phase of Nursing process involves Analyzing and synthesizing data

a)

ASSESSING

b)

DIAGNOSING

c)

PLANNING

d)

IMPLEMENTING

e)

EVALUATING

9.

What phase of Nursing process involves Collecting, organizing, validating, and documenting client data

a)

ASSESSMENT

b)

DIAGNOSIS

c)

PLANNING

d)

IMPLEMENTATION

e)

EVALUATION

10.

Each phase Of nursing process affects the others ▪ Overlapping, continuing processes

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

Although all sections of the nursing process (APIE) are important, which step provided the foundations of the process?

a)

Assessment

b)

Planning

c)

Implementation

d)

Evaluation

12.

The purpose of the Nursing Process is to:

a)

Cure illness

b)

Guide written documentation

c)

Achieve care that is person centered and holistic

d)

help plan your day

13.

Which of the following is objective data?

a)

client reports a fever

b)

itching

c)

headache

d)

temp of 99.1

14.

What are the parts of the nursing diagnosis statement.

a)

assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, evaluation

b)

actual and potential

c)

cause and effect

d)

problem, etiology, symptoms

15.

Which of the following are valid sources for patient assessment data?

a)

patient's family

b)

medical record/chart

c)

healthcare team

d)

All of the above

16.

What are two types of nursing diagnosis?

a)

direct and indirect

b)

independent and collaborative

c)

actual and potential

d)

independent and dependent

17.

Name the steps of the nursing process

a)

assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation

b)

assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation

c)

acknowledge, decision-making, planning, implementation, evaluation

d)

assessment, decision-making, planning, intervention, evaluation

18.

_______ assessments can be done with an initial assessment. They identify new or overlooked problems. They are important because they can "flag" existing problems.

a)

Initial

b)

Focused

c)

On-going

d)

Emergency

19.

Time lapsed assessments compare current status to the ______data

a)

Subjective

b)

Projected

c)

Objective

d)

Baseline

20.

What are the four major concepts of Florence Nightingale's nursing metaparadigm?

(a)  

21.

What did Nightingale define health as?

a)

Being well and fully using every resource in living life.

b)

The absence of illness.

c)

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

d)

A reparative process instituted by nature.

22.

What is the importance of ventilation according to Nightingale?

a)

It is essential for maintaining a healthy environment

b)

It is not important

c)

Only relevant in winter

d)

Only important for patients with respiratory issues

23.

What did Nightingale believe about the role of the nurse?

a)

A nurse should manipulate the environment for the patient's benefit

b)

A nurse should only follow doctor's orders

c)

A nurse's role is limited to medical tasks

d)

A nurse should avoid patient interaction

24.

What is the significance of cleanliness in nursing according to Nightingale?

a)

Preserving cleanliness is a major part of nursing

b)

It is secondary to medical treatment

c)

Only important in hospitals

d)

Not relevant to patient care

25.

What major component of nursing care did Florence Nightingale emphasize?

a)

Manipulation of the physical environment

b)

Medical knowledge

c)

Spiritual calling

d)

Social interactions

26.

What did Nightingale believe was necessary for proper nursing care?

a)

Healthy surroundings

b)

Medical equipment

c)

Nurse's experience

d)

Patient's will

27.

What is one of the essential components of a healthy environment according to Nightingale?

a)

Pure fresh air

b)

Advanced medical technology

c)

Regular patient check-ups

d)

Nurse's education

28.

This theory encompasses the whole world of nursing with the emphasis placed on the interpersonal process between the care giver and care recipient.

a)

Self-Care Deficit Models

b)

Caritative Caring Theory

c)

Theory of Human Caring

d)

Environmental Theory

29.

She developed the Theory of Human Caring.

a)

Katie Erikson

b)

Jean Watson

c)

Dorothea Elizabeth Orem

d)

Martha Rogers

30.

Florence Nightingale is a lady with a ____ during Crimean War.

a)

Stethoscope

b)

Lamp

c)

Bulb

d)

Syringe

31.

She is the founder of Modern Nursing. She developed and described the first theory of nursing.

a)

Jean Watson

b)

Patricia Benner

c)

Florence Nightingale

d)

Katie Erikson

32.

It is a statement that outlines a nurse's values, ethics, beliefs, and motivation for being part of the profession.

a)

Nursing

b)

Nursing Philosophies

c)

Nursing System

d)

Nursing Expertise

33.

It is a unique profession of its own. It has its unique wealth of knowledge to rely on.

a)

Nursing

b)

Nursing Philosophies

c)

Nursing System

d)

Nursing Expertise

34.

Which of the following represents application of the components of evaluating?

a)

Goal achievement must be written as either completely met or unmet.

b)

Data related to expected outcomes must be collected

c)

If the outcome was achieved, conclude that the plan was effective

d)

After determining that the outcome was not met, start over with a new nursing care plan.

35.

The primary purpose of the evaluation phase of the care planning process is to determine whether

a)

Desired outcomes have been met

b)

Nursing activities were carried out.

c)

Nursing activities were effective

d)

Client’s condition has changed

36.

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship of implementing to the other phases of the nursing process?

a)

The findings from the assessing phase are reconfirmed in the implementing phase.

b)

After implementing, the nurse moves to the diagnosing phase

c)

The nurse’s need for involvement of other health care team members in implementing occurs during the planning phase

d)

Once all interventions have been completed, evaluating can begin.

37.

When initiating the implementation phase of the nursing process, the nurse performs which of the following phases first?

a)

Carrying out nursing interventions

b)

Determining the need for assistance

c)

Reassessing the client

d)

Documenting interventions

38.

Which of the following principles does the nurse use in selecting interventions for the care plan?

a)

Actions should address the etiology of the nursing diagnosis

b)

Always select independent interventions when possible

c)

There is one best intervention for each goal/outcome.

d)

Interventions should be “doing,” not just “monitoring.”

39.

Which of the following is likely to occur if a goal statement is poorly written?

a)

There is no standard against which to compare outcomes.

b)

The nursing diagnoses cannot be prioritized.

c)

Only dependent nursing interventions can be used

d)

It is difficult to determine which nursing interventions can be delegated.

40.

Which of the following nursing diagnoses contains the proper components?

a)

Risk for Caregiver Role Strain related to unpredictable illness course

b)

Risk for Falls related to tendency to collapse when having difficulty breathing

c)

Impaired Communication related to stroke

d)

Sleep Deprivation secondary to fatigue and a noisy environment

41.

The nurse is conducting the diagnosing phase (nursing diagnosis) of the nursing process for a client with a seizure disorder. Which step exists between data analysis and formulating the diagnostic statement?

a)

Assess the client’s needs

b)

Delineate the client’s problems and strengths

c)

Determine which interventions are most likely to succeed.

d)

Estimate the cost of several different approaches

42.

Which of the following is the purpose of assessing?

a)

Establish a database of client responses to his or her health status

b)

Identify client strengths and problems

c)

Develop an individualized plan of care

d)

Implement care, prevent illness, and promote wellness

43.

Which of the following behaviors would indicate that the nurse was utilizing the assessment phase of the nursing process to provide nursing care?

a)

Proposes hypotheses

b)

Generates desired outcomes

c)

Review results of laboratory tests

d)

Documents care

44.

she defined nursing as an act of utilizing the environment of the patient to assist him in his recovery.

(a)  

45.

is specific to academia and refers to a branch of education, a department of learning, or a domain of knowledge.

(a)  

46.

are organized body of knowledge to define what nursing is, what nursing do, and why they do.

(a)  

47.

What is the impact of effective interpersonal relationships on patient care?

a)

Increased conflicts

b)

Decreased trust

c)

Improved patient outcomes

d)

Minimized communication

48.

What is a key factor in effective communication?

a)

Timing and relevance

b)

Avoiding eye contact

c)

Ignoring patient concerns

d)

Rushing conversations

49.

What is a characteristic of the resolution stage?

a)

Increasing dependence on the nurse

b)

Ignoring patient needs

c)

Planning for patient discharge

d)

Focusing on medication only

50.

What is a consequence of poor communication in healthcare?

a)

Increased medical errors

b)

Improved patient outcomes

c)

Enhanced teamwork

d)

Better patient satisfaction

51.

What is the role of empathy in counseling?

a)

Building trust

b)

Ignoring client feelings

c)

Minimizing communication

d)

Focusing on medication

52.

What is a benefit of effective counseling?

a)

Avoiding emotional discussions

b)

Promoting resilience

c)

Minimizing patient involvement

d)

Focusing solely on medication

53.

What is the first stage of counseling?

a)

Opening the relationship

b)

Evaluating outcomes

c)

Setting goals

d)

Working on problems

54.

What is a common technique used in counseling?

a)

Ignoring client concerns

b)

Rushing through sessions

c)

Avoiding eye contact

d)

Active listening

55.

What is the primary goal of counseling?

a)

Focusing on medication only

b)

Avoiding emotional discussions

c)

Minimizing client interaction

d)

Helping clients make informed decisions

56.

What is a key characteristic of effective verbal messages?

a)

Length

b)

Complexity

c)

Clarity

d)

Ambiguity

57.

What is an example of nonverbal communication?

a)

Written reports

b)

Phone calls

c)

Facial expressions

d)

Emails

58.

What is the role of feedback in communication?

a)

To ignore the sender

b)

To confirm understanding

c)

To reduce clarity

d)

To complicate the message

59.

What is the primary focus of therapeutic communication?

a)

Avoiding emotional topics

b)

Focusing on nurse's needs

c)

Minimizing patient involvement

d)

Enhancing patient understanding

60.

What is a consequence of poor interpersonal relationships?

a)

Increased stress and anxiety

b)

Enhanced teamwork

c)

Improved patient outcomes

d)

Better communication

61.

What is a key component of effective communication?

a)

Rushing conversations

b)

Ignoring feedback

c)

Active listening

d)

Avoiding eye contact

62.

What is an important skill for developing positive interpersonal relationships?

a)

Isolation

b)

Indifference

c)

Aggressiveness

d)

Good communication skills

63.

What does nonverbal communication include?

a)

Medical jargon

b)

Financial discussions

c)

Written words

d)

Body language

64.

What is the role of a nurse during the identification stage?

a)

Acting as a leader and educator

b)

Focusing on administrative tasks

c)

Avoiding patient interaction

d)

Providing medication only

65.

What is a common barrier to effective communication?

a)

Active listening

b)

Empathy

c)

Clear instructions

d)

Language differences

66.

What is a characteristic of verbal communication?

a)

Uses spoken words

b)

Includes body language

c)

Is less important than nonverbal communication

d)

Is always formal

67.

What is one benefit of a strong nurse-patient relationship?

a)

Decreasing patient autonomy

b)

Increasing nurse workload

c)

Boosting patient self-esteem

d)

Limiting patient communication

68.

What is the primary goal of the nurse-patient relationship?

a)

Minimizing time spent

b)

Maximizing profits

c)

Reducing staff workload

d)

Empowering the patient

69.

Who conceptualized the nurse-patient relationship into four phases?

a)

Virginia Henderson

b)

Florence Nightingale

c)

Jean Watson

d)

Hildegard Peplau

70.

What does interpersonal relationship refer to?

a)

Social and emotional interactions

b)

Physical interactions

c)

Only professional interactions

d)

Financial transactions