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WorksheetsUnit 1 Quiz-Fundamentals
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which statement best defines the nursing process?
A. A series of physician-directed tasks
B. A medical decision-making tool
C. A systematic, organized, patient-centered approach to care
D. A documentation framework
Which actions are part of the assessment phase? (SATA)
A. Collecting subjective data
B. Identifying patient goals
C. Verifying abnormal findings
D. Measuring vital signs
E. Evaluating outcomes
A patient states, “I feel dizzy and nauseated.” How should this data be classified?
A. Objective
B. Subjective
C. Diagnostic
D. Evaluative
Which statement best represents a nursing diagnosis?
A. Myocardial infarction
B. Pneumonia
C. Impaired gas exchange
D. Diabetes mellitus
Which statements describe appropriate goals/outcomes? (SATA)
A. Patient-centered
B. Nurse-focused
C. Measurable
D. Time-limited
E. Written as nursing action
Before implementing an intervention, the nurse’s priority action is to:
A. Delegate care
B. Reassess the patient
C. Document the plan
D. Notify the provider
Which tasks may be delegated to a UAP for a stable patient?
A. Measuring vital signs
B. Assessing pain
C. Assisting with hygiene
D. Evaluating response to medication
E. Ambulating the patient
Which best describes the evaluation phase?
A. Performing nursing interventions
B. Identifying patient problems
C. Determining if outcomes were met
D. Collecting assessment data
When should vital signs be assessed?
A. On admission
B. With change in condition
C. Before medications affecting HR or RR
D. Only once per shift
E. After invasive procedures
A CNA reports a BP of 70/30. The patient appears stable. What should the nurse do first?
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A. Notify the provider
B. Document the value
C. Recheck the blood pressure
D. Ignore the result
Which temperature site reflects core body temperature most accurately?
A. Oral
B. Axillary
C. Tympanic
D. Rectal
Which mechanisms contribute to heat loss?
A. Radiation
B. Conduction
C. Convection
D. Metabolism
E. Evaporation
Which statement about pain is correct?
A. Pain is measured objectively
B. Pain severity is based on vital signs
C. Pain is whatever the patient says it is
D. Pain requires visible distress
Which are appropriate nursing interventions for fever?
A. Encourage fluids
B. Obtain cultures before antibiotics
C. Give aspirin to children
D. Apply cooling measures
E. Prevent shivering
Which statement best describes HIPAA?
A. Allows free sharing of patient information
B. Protects patient privacy and health information
C. Applies only to electronic records
D. Does not apply to students
Which are examples of HIPAA violations?
A. Discussing patient care with the healthcare team
B. Leaving patient info on a shared printer
C. Talking about patients in elevators
D. Posting patient stories online
E. Logging out of the computer
Documentation is best described as:
A. Optional if care was provided
B. A personal note for nurses
C. A legal record of patient care
D. Only required for billing
Which are characteristics of effective documentation?
A. Accurate
B. Timely
C. Opinion-based
D. Confidential
E. Complete
Which is an example of a block to therapeutic communication?
A. Clarifying
B. Open-ended questioning
C. Giving advice
D. Reflective listening
Which elements are included in ISBARR handoff communication?
A. Identity
B. Situation
C. Background
D. Assessment
E. Recommendation
