NUr 102 exam 1 (theory)- STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS || 100%
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What is the nursing process?
systematic, cyclical, critical-thinking framework nurses use to provide safe, individualized,
evidence-based care.
ADPIE, QSEN, Critical thinking!!!
What does ADPIE stand for in nursing?
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
is the nursing process linear or cyclical?
Cyclical (steps overlap and repeat)
Why is the nursing process considered dynamic?
Because patient conditions change and the plan of care must be continuously updated.
How is critical thinking used in the nursing process?
to analyze data, prioritize problems, make nursing judgements, and revise care
Why is critical thinking essential for nurses?
promotes safe decision-making, individualized care, and problem solving
What parts of the nursing process can an LPN contribute to?
assessment data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation under supervision with
an RN
, Which steps of the nursing process cannot be delegated?
assessment and diagnosis
Who is responsible for validating assessment data?
the RN
nursing assessment model
focuses on the client->human response to disease-> SOB....Fluid overload
medical assessment model
focuses on disease and pathology-> They will say your patient has COPD...Your patient will have
CHF
types of assessments
Initial
Ongoing
Comprehensive
Focused
Special Needs
Initial Assessment
obtain data related to reason person is seeking care.
provides guidance for care and determine the need for further assessment.
are used to follow up on client-reported symptoms or unusual findings during the first exam.
(admission to the hospital)
ongoing assessment
reflects the dynamic state of the client... identify new problems or to follow up on previously
identified problems. for example: vital signs may change rapidly and serve as important
indicators of developing or resolving health problems.
Comprehensive Assessment
(global assessment, patient database, or nursing database): to obtain holistic information about
the clients' overall health status.
includes subjective and objective data about the client's body systems and functional abilities,
emotional status, spiritual health, and psychosocial situation, including information about the
family and community. it enables you to identify client problems and strengths.
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS NEWEST VERSION
What is the nursing process?
systematic, cyclical, critical-thinking framework nurses use to provide safe, individualized,
evidence-based care.
ADPIE, QSEN, Critical thinking!!!
What does ADPIE stand for in nursing?
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
is the nursing process linear or cyclical?
Cyclical (steps overlap and repeat)
Why is the nursing process considered dynamic?
Because patient conditions change and the plan of care must be continuously updated.
How is critical thinking used in the nursing process?
to analyze data, prioritize problems, make nursing judgements, and revise care
Why is critical thinking essential for nurses?
promotes safe decision-making, individualized care, and problem solving
What parts of the nursing process can an LPN contribute to?
assessment data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation under supervision with
an RN
, Which steps of the nursing process cannot be delegated?
assessment and diagnosis
Who is responsible for validating assessment data?
the RN
nursing assessment model
focuses on the client->human response to disease-> SOB....Fluid overload
medical assessment model
focuses on disease and pathology-> They will say your patient has COPD...Your patient will have
CHF
types of assessments
Initial
Ongoing
Comprehensive
Focused
Special Needs
Initial Assessment
obtain data related to reason person is seeking care.
provides guidance for care and determine the need for further assessment.
are used to follow up on client-reported symptoms or unusual findings during the first exam.
(admission to the hospital)
ongoing assessment
reflects the dynamic state of the client... identify new problems or to follow up on previously
identified problems. for example: vital signs may change rapidly and serve as important
indicators of developing or resolving health problems.
Comprehensive Assessment
(global assessment, patient database, or nursing database): to obtain holistic information about
the clients' overall health status.
includes subjective and objective data about the client's body systems and functional abilities,
emotional status, spiritual health, and psychosocial situation, including information about the
family and community. it enables you to identify client problems and strengths.
