INTRODUCTION TO THE NURSING PROCESS
FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Which questions would the nurse ask to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions?
Select all that apply.
Should the plan of care be discontinued?
Which nursing diagnosis covers this cluster of signs and symptoms?
Have new assessment data been identified that should be considered?
Did the patient meet the goals established during the implementation phase?
Does the plan of care need to be modified in response to patient changes?
ANSWER
Should the plan of care be discontinued? "Should the plan of care be discontinued?" is an
essential question to ask during the evaluation phase.
Have new assessment data been identified that should be considered?
"Have new assessment data been identified that should be considered?" is an essential
question to ask during the evaluation phase to measure the effectiveness of interventions.
Does the plan of care need to be modified in response to patient changes?
"Does the care plan need to be modified in response to patient changes?" is an essential
question to ask during the evaluation phase.
Question 2.
Which nursing action occurs during the analysis step of the nursing process?
Initiating nursing interventions and treatments
Identifying realistic goals that are patient-focused
Clustering patient data to identify patient problems
Gathering patient data through a variety of sources
ANSWER
Clustering patient data to identify patient problems
The analysis step of the nursing process occurs when the nurse analyzes, validates, and
clusters patient data to identify patient problems. Patient data clusters are stated in
standardized language, which provides clarity and universal understanding by all health care
providers.
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, Question 3.
Which step of the nursing process includes a decision point on whether to discontinue, continue, or
revise the plan of care?
Planning
Evaluation
Assessment
Implementation
ANSWER
Evaluation
Evaluation is the fifth step of the nursing process. The nurse determines if the patient's goals
are met, examines the effectiveness of the interventions, and decides whether the plan of care
should be discontinued, continued, or revised.
Question 4.
During which step of the nursing process would the nurse prioritize nursing diagnoses?
Planning
Analysis
Evaluation
Assessment
ANSWER
Planning
Planning occurs when the nurse prioritizes the nursing diagnoses and identifies goals that are
realistic, measurable, and patient-focused, with specific outcomes.
Question 5.
Which step of the nursing process considers the effectiveness of nursing care?
Planning
Analysis
Evaluation
Implementation
ANSWER
Evaluation
During the evaluation step, the nurse reviews patient outcomes to determine achievement of
patient goals and effectiveness of nursing care.
Question 6.
Which phrases describe the role of the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) in the
nursing process? Select all that apply.
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FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Which questions would the nurse ask to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions?
Select all that apply.
Should the plan of care be discontinued?
Which nursing diagnosis covers this cluster of signs and symptoms?
Have new assessment data been identified that should be considered?
Did the patient meet the goals established during the implementation phase?
Does the plan of care need to be modified in response to patient changes?
ANSWER
Should the plan of care be discontinued? "Should the plan of care be discontinued?" is an
essential question to ask during the evaluation phase.
Have new assessment data been identified that should be considered?
"Have new assessment data been identified that should be considered?" is an essential
question to ask during the evaluation phase to measure the effectiveness of interventions.
Does the plan of care need to be modified in response to patient changes?
"Does the care plan need to be modified in response to patient changes?" is an essential
question to ask during the evaluation phase.
Question 2.
Which nursing action occurs during the analysis step of the nursing process?
Initiating nursing interventions and treatments
Identifying realistic goals that are patient-focused
Clustering patient data to identify patient problems
Gathering patient data through a variety of sources
ANSWER
Clustering patient data to identify patient problems
The analysis step of the nursing process occurs when the nurse analyzes, validates, and
clusters patient data to identify patient problems. Patient data clusters are stated in
standardized language, which provides clarity and universal understanding by all health care
providers.
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, Question 3.
Which step of the nursing process includes a decision point on whether to discontinue, continue, or
revise the plan of care?
Planning
Evaluation
Assessment
Implementation
ANSWER
Evaluation
Evaluation is the fifth step of the nursing process. The nurse determines if the patient's goals
are met, examines the effectiveness of the interventions, and decides whether the plan of care
should be discontinued, continued, or revised.
Question 4.
During which step of the nursing process would the nurse prioritize nursing diagnoses?
Planning
Analysis
Evaluation
Assessment
ANSWER
Planning
Planning occurs when the nurse prioritizes the nursing diagnoses and identifies goals that are
realistic, measurable, and patient-focused, with specific outcomes.
Question 5.
Which step of the nursing process considers the effectiveness of nursing care?
Planning
Analysis
Evaluation
Implementation
ANSWER
Evaluation
During the evaluation step, the nurse reviews patient outcomes to determine achievement of
patient goals and effectiveness of nursing care.
Question 6.
Which phrases describe the role of the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) in the
nursing process? Select all that apply.
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