NURS 171 UNIT 1 Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which statements are correct about critical thinking and the nursing process? Select all that
apply.
When using the nursing process, critical thinking is not required.
Nurses use critical thinking for decisions unrelated to the nursing process.
Nursing process is a form of critical thinking.
Some nursing decisions do not require critical thinking.
Nursing process is the only form of critical thinking used in nursing. - CORRECT
ANSWER Some nursing decisions do not require critical thinking.
Nurses use critical thinking for decisions unrelated to the nursing process.
Nursing process is a form of critical thinking.
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client. What should be included in this process?
Select all that apply.
Ability to function
Cultural needs
Collection of vital signs
Auscultation of the lungs
Readiness to learn - CORRECT ANSWER Collection of vital signs
Readiness to learn
Ability to function
,Auscultation of the lungs
Cultural needs
What is the purpose of the diagnosis step of the nursing process?
To determine a medical diagnosis of the patient's problems
To provide analysis of the nursing assessment
To migrate medical diagnosis to nursing terminology
To link assessment findings to planning goals - CORRECT ANSWER To provide
analysis of the nursing assessment
While creating a plan for client care, the nurse should include which considerations? Select
all that apply.
Individual client needs
Realistic expectations
Colleagues' input
Length of stay
Client needs upon discharge - CORRECT ANSWER Client needs upon discharge
Colleagues' input
Individual client needs
Realistic expectations
A nurse is using critical thinking and clinical reasoning to evaluate the plan of care for a
hospitalized client. What should the nurse do after recognizing that the goals of the care plan
have not been met in a timely fashion?
,Delete the plan of care, documenting the reason it was deleted.
Revise the plan of care with more realistic goals and time line for the client.
Contact the healthcare provider and determine why the client's condition is not improving.
Discard the plan of care and create a new one. - CORRECT ANSWER Revise the plan
of care with more realistic goals and time line for the client.
Which of the following about the nursing process is correct?
Includes only the care that the nurse will deliver
Works alongside an individualized plan of care
Results in outcomes designed by the client
Composed of a linear process with unique, distinct steps - CORRECT
ANSWER Works alongside an individualized plan of care
The diagnosis step of the nursing process includes which activity?
Performing and documenting nursing actions
Evaluating goal achievement
Analyzing data
Assessing and diagnosing - CORRECT ANSWER Analyzing data
Which statement or command made by the nurse is an example of the evaluation phase of the
nursing process?
"Mr. Sullivan may be able to ambulate with the use of a walker and stand-by assistance."
"Mr. Sullivan will be able to walk the length of the hallway before discharge."
"Ambulate Mr. Sullivan in the hallway three times today, please."
, "I wish Mr. Sullivan were able to walk the length of the hallway by now, but he is not
meeting this goal." - CORRECT ANSWER "I wish Mr. Sullivan were able to walk the
length of the hallway by now, but he is not meeting this goal."
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client. What should be included in this process?
Religious and spiritual needs
Ability to pay for hospital stay
Who brought patient to the hospital
Level of education - CORRECT ANSWER Religious and spiritual needs
Which statement is correct about critical thinking and the nursing process?
Everything a nurse does requires critical thinking.
The nursing process is a critical-thinking, problem-solving model.
Nursing process is the only form of critical thinking used in nursing.
When using the nursing process, critical thinking is not needed. - CORRECT
ANSWER The nursing process is a critical-thinking, problem-solving model.
What is the best way for student nurses to improve critical-thinking skills?
Ask fellow students' opinions about clinical situations
Use the five points of the critical-thinking model
Communicate more often with clients when in clinical situations
Utilize the experienced nurse's judgment in making decisions - CORRECT
ANSWER Utilize the experienced nurse's judgment in making decisions
Which is an example of interpersonal communication?
The nurse stating to himself or herself, "I can't do this!"
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which statements are correct about critical thinking and the nursing process? Select all that
apply.
When using the nursing process, critical thinking is not required.
Nurses use critical thinking for decisions unrelated to the nursing process.
Nursing process is a form of critical thinking.
Some nursing decisions do not require critical thinking.
Nursing process is the only form of critical thinking used in nursing. - CORRECT
ANSWER Some nursing decisions do not require critical thinking.
Nurses use critical thinking for decisions unrelated to the nursing process.
Nursing process is a form of critical thinking.
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client. What should be included in this process?
Select all that apply.
Ability to function
Cultural needs
Collection of vital signs
Auscultation of the lungs
Readiness to learn - CORRECT ANSWER Collection of vital signs
Readiness to learn
Ability to function
,Auscultation of the lungs
Cultural needs
What is the purpose of the diagnosis step of the nursing process?
To determine a medical diagnosis of the patient's problems
To provide analysis of the nursing assessment
To migrate medical diagnosis to nursing terminology
To link assessment findings to planning goals - CORRECT ANSWER To provide
analysis of the nursing assessment
While creating a plan for client care, the nurse should include which considerations? Select
all that apply.
Individual client needs
Realistic expectations
Colleagues' input
Length of stay
Client needs upon discharge - CORRECT ANSWER Client needs upon discharge
Colleagues' input
Individual client needs
Realistic expectations
A nurse is using critical thinking and clinical reasoning to evaluate the plan of care for a
hospitalized client. What should the nurse do after recognizing that the goals of the care plan
have not been met in a timely fashion?
,Delete the plan of care, documenting the reason it was deleted.
Revise the plan of care with more realistic goals and time line for the client.
Contact the healthcare provider and determine why the client's condition is not improving.
Discard the plan of care and create a new one. - CORRECT ANSWER Revise the plan
of care with more realistic goals and time line for the client.
Which of the following about the nursing process is correct?
Includes only the care that the nurse will deliver
Works alongside an individualized plan of care
Results in outcomes designed by the client
Composed of a linear process with unique, distinct steps - CORRECT
ANSWER Works alongside an individualized plan of care
The diagnosis step of the nursing process includes which activity?
Performing and documenting nursing actions
Evaluating goal achievement
Analyzing data
Assessing and diagnosing - CORRECT ANSWER Analyzing data
Which statement or command made by the nurse is an example of the evaluation phase of the
nursing process?
"Mr. Sullivan may be able to ambulate with the use of a walker and stand-by assistance."
"Mr. Sullivan will be able to walk the length of the hallway before discharge."
"Ambulate Mr. Sullivan in the hallway three times today, please."
, "I wish Mr. Sullivan were able to walk the length of the hallway by now, but he is not
meeting this goal." - CORRECT ANSWER "I wish Mr. Sullivan were able to walk the
length of the hallway by now, but he is not meeting this goal."
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client. What should be included in this process?
Religious and spiritual needs
Ability to pay for hospital stay
Who brought patient to the hospital
Level of education - CORRECT ANSWER Religious and spiritual needs
Which statement is correct about critical thinking and the nursing process?
Everything a nurse does requires critical thinking.
The nursing process is a critical-thinking, problem-solving model.
Nursing process is the only form of critical thinking used in nursing.
When using the nursing process, critical thinking is not needed. - CORRECT
ANSWER The nursing process is a critical-thinking, problem-solving model.
What is the best way for student nurses to improve critical-thinking skills?
Ask fellow students' opinions about clinical situations
Use the five points of the critical-thinking model
Communicate more often with clients when in clinical situations
Utilize the experienced nurse's judgment in making decisions - CORRECT
ANSWER Utilize the experienced nurse's judgment in making decisions
Which is an example of interpersonal communication?
The nurse stating to himself or herself, "I can't do this!"
