FUNdamentals of Nursing - Exam 1 Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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FUNdamentals of Nursing - Exam 1
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
What are the most important roles of the nurse (5)


Ans: Caregiver




Advocate




Educator




Researcher




Leader




What are the 5 steps in the nursing process?

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Ans: (1) Assessment




(2) Nursing Diagnosis




(3) Planning




(4) Implementation




(5) Evaluation




*** All of the above require critical thinking!




Define Assessment

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Ans: Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health and/or

situation.




- info medical personnel can look at


- begins the moment you walk through the door




Can the RN provide subjective information about patient?


Ans: NO! Only the patient can give subjective info.




OBJECTIVE info is what the RN sees, hears, or smells




What is the Diagnosis phase?

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Ans: Analyze the assessment and make a clinical judgement related to an

ACTUAL or POTENTIAL health problem.




** Nurses have to be aware of potential risks based on health problems.




** Also collaborate with other specialists to manage the problem(s)




What are the three phases of a Nursing Diagnosis?