WorksheetsFundamentals-Nursing Process
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
A nurse is preparing to administer a PRN pain medication. Which action is most appropriate before implementation?
A. Verify the provider’s order
B. Reassess the patient’s pain level
C. Document the medication administration
D. Delegate pain reassessment to the UAP
Which actions are part of the assessment phase of the nursing process? (SATA)
A. Collecting subjective data
B. Identifying nursing diagnoses
C. Verifying abnormal findings
D. Measuring vital signs
E. Evaluating patient outcomes
Which statement best represents a nursing diagnosis?
A. Myocardial infarction
B. Impaired gas exchange
C. Pneumonia
D. Diabetes mellitus
Which patient goal is written correctly?
A. Nurse will monitor oxygen saturation every shift
B. Patient will demonstrate correct inhaler use by discharge
C. Patient’s condition will improve
D. Pain medication will be administered as ordered
Which characteristics describe well-written goals/outcomes? (SATA)
A. Patient-centered
B. Measurable
C. Nurse-focused
D. Time-limited
E. Based on medical diagnosis
Which situation requires the nurse to perform an emergency assessment?
A. New admission to the unit
B. Sudden onset of chest pain and dyspnea
C. Daily head-to-toe assessment
D. Follow-up after physical therapy
Which tasks may be safely delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) for a stable patient?
(SATA)
A. Measuring vital signs
B. Assessing pain level
C. Assisting with bathing
D. Evaluating response to medication
E. Ambulating the patient
Which statement best describes the evaluation phase of the nursing process?
A. Performing nursing interventions
B. Determining whether outcomes were achieved
C. Identifying patient problems
D. Collecting assessment data
Which actions demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment by the nurse?
(SATA)
A. Recognizing cues
B. Analyzing and prioritizing data
C. Following orders without question
D. Taking action based on assessment
E. Evaluating patient response
Which statement best reflects correct use of the nursing process?
A. The nursing process is linear and ends after evaluation
B. Assessment is performed only at admission
C. The nursing process is dynamic and ongoing
D. Evaluation focuses on nurse performance
