NURS 250 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
Terms in this set (99)
A nurse notices that a new graduate is strictly following a Basic
checklist but is unable to adapt when a patient's 3 multiple choice options
condition changes. Which level of critical thinking is the
new nurse demonstrating?
A nurse clusters abnormal lung sounds, dyspnea, and low Diagnostic reasoning
oxygen saturation. This action is best described as: 2 multiple choice options
Which situation best demonstrates clinical decision Selecting oxygen therapy for the patient
making rather than diagnostic reasoning? 3 multiple choice options
A nurse reflects on a medication error and identifies Self-awareness
personal bias that influenced the decision. This process
3 multiple choice options
primarily strengthens which aspect of critical thinking?
A nurse tells the truth to a patient about a poor prognosis Deontology
despite discomfort. Which ethical framework is being 3 multiple choice options
applied?
During a mass-casualty incident, a nurse prioritizes care Utilitarianism
for patients most likely to survive. This action reflects
which ethical theory?
A nurse compares a current end-of-life case to previous Casuistry
similar cases to guide decision making. This is an example
of:
Which ethical principle is most directly involved when a Autonomy
nurse respects a competent patient's refusal of
treatment?
, A patient is unconscious but receives respectful, Human dignity
nonjudgmental care. Which nursing value is being
upheld?
Which nursing action best breaks the chain of infection at Performing hand hygiene
the portal of entry?
A patient with Clostridioides difficile requires hand Soap and water handwashing
hygiene before leaving the room. Which action is most
appropriate?
A nurse preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter Surgical asepsis
must use which type of asepsis?
Which assessment finding indicates a stage 3 pressure Full-thickness loss with visible adipose tissue
injury?
A postoperative patient experiences wound evisceration. Apply a sterile saline-soaked dressing
What is the nurse's priority action?
Which finding best indicates that a patient is in the Phagocytosis and localized swelling
inflammatory phase of wound healing?
A nurse recognizes that a patient's cultural beliefs are Exploring the patient's beliefs before planning care
influencing refusal of treatment. Which action best 3 multiple choice options
reflects critical thinking?
Which assessment finding is considered subjective data? "I feel dizzy when I stand up"
3 multiple choice options
Which nursing action occurs during the planning phase of Creating expected outcomes
the nursing process? 2 multiple choice options
A nurse selects nursing interventions after identifying a Planning
patient's problem. This action represents which step of 2 multiple choice options
the nursing process?
Which nursing diagnosis is written incorrectly? Risk for infection as evidenced by fever
3 multiple choice options
Which example best demonstrates a dependent nursing Administering prescribed antibiotics
intervention? 3 multiple choice options
A nurse delegates ambulation to a nursing assistant. Right circumstance
Which right of delegation is most critical to ensure 3 multiple choice options
safety?
Which finding would be documented during the Goal of pain reduction met
evaluation phase? 3 multiple choice options
Terms in this set (99)
A nurse notices that a new graduate is strictly following a Basic
checklist but is unable to adapt when a patient's 3 multiple choice options
condition changes. Which level of critical thinking is the
new nurse demonstrating?
A nurse clusters abnormal lung sounds, dyspnea, and low Diagnostic reasoning
oxygen saturation. This action is best described as: 2 multiple choice options
Which situation best demonstrates clinical decision Selecting oxygen therapy for the patient
making rather than diagnostic reasoning? 3 multiple choice options
A nurse reflects on a medication error and identifies Self-awareness
personal bias that influenced the decision. This process
3 multiple choice options
primarily strengthens which aspect of critical thinking?
A nurse tells the truth to a patient about a poor prognosis Deontology
despite discomfort. Which ethical framework is being 3 multiple choice options
applied?
During a mass-casualty incident, a nurse prioritizes care Utilitarianism
for patients most likely to survive. This action reflects
which ethical theory?
A nurse compares a current end-of-life case to previous Casuistry
similar cases to guide decision making. This is an example
of:
Which ethical principle is most directly involved when a Autonomy
nurse respects a competent patient's refusal of
treatment?
, A patient is unconscious but receives respectful, Human dignity
nonjudgmental care. Which nursing value is being
upheld?
Which nursing action best breaks the chain of infection at Performing hand hygiene
the portal of entry?
A patient with Clostridioides difficile requires hand Soap and water handwashing
hygiene before leaving the room. Which action is most
appropriate?
A nurse preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter Surgical asepsis
must use which type of asepsis?
Which assessment finding indicates a stage 3 pressure Full-thickness loss with visible adipose tissue
injury?
A postoperative patient experiences wound evisceration. Apply a sterile saline-soaked dressing
What is the nurse's priority action?
Which finding best indicates that a patient is in the Phagocytosis and localized swelling
inflammatory phase of wound healing?
A nurse recognizes that a patient's cultural beliefs are Exploring the patient's beliefs before planning care
influencing refusal of treatment. Which action best 3 multiple choice options
reflects critical thinking?
Which assessment finding is considered subjective data? "I feel dizzy when I stand up"
3 multiple choice options
Which nursing action occurs during the planning phase of Creating expected outcomes
the nursing process? 2 multiple choice options
A nurse selects nursing interventions after identifying a Planning
patient's problem. This action represents which step of 2 multiple choice options
the nursing process?
Which nursing diagnosis is written incorrectly? Risk for infection as evidenced by fever
3 multiple choice options
Which example best demonstrates a dependent nursing Administering prescribed antibiotics
intervention? 3 multiple choice options
A nurse delegates ambulation to a nursing assistant. Right circumstance
Which right of delegation is most critical to ensure 3 multiple choice options
safety?
Which finding would be documented during the Goal of pain reduction met
evaluation phase? 3 multiple choice options
