ECPI NUR166 CH. 16:
DIAGNOSIS/PROBLEM
IDENTIFICATION. EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND
UPDATED)
Purposes of the Diagnosing Step - ANS 1) Identify how an individual, group, or community
responds to actual or potential health and life processes.
2) Identify factors that contribute to, or cause, health problems (etiologies).
3) Identify resources or strengths upon which the individual, group, or community can draw to
prevent or resolve problems.
The term nursing diagnosis was introduced by Fry in the year ______ to describe a step
necessary in developing a care plan. - ANS 1953
The New York State Nurse Practice Act identified diagnosing as part of the legal domain of
professional nursing; practice acts in many other states have been revised similarly since then
(what year?) - ANS 1972
Medical Diagnosis - ANS Refers to a provider's assignment of a syndrome or disease label to a
set of signs, symptoms, and other findings
Nursing Diagnosis - ANS describes a health problem that can be treated by nursing measures;
a step in the nursing process
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, Medical Diagnoses identify what? - ANS Diseases
What is an example of a medical diagnosis? - ANS Myocardial infarction
Diagnostic statements are best made and used by nurses with - ANS Strong interpersonal and
communication skills.
Cue - ANS A term that is often used to denote significant data or data that influence this
analysis.
Diagnostic Error - ANS erroneously labeling selected patient health patterns as unhealthy,
while failing to detect an actual unhealthy behavior
Standard - ANS Also referred to as a "norm", a standard is a generally accepted rule,
measure, pattern, or model to which data can be compared in the same class or category.
Data Cluster - ANS grouping of patient data or cues that points to the existence of a patient
health problem
Patient Strengths - ANS Healthy physiologic functioning, emotional health, cognitive abilities,
coping skills, interpersonal strengths, and spiritual strengths.
Resources such as the presence of support people, adequate finances, and a healthy
environment may all contribute to patient strengths.
NO Problem - ANS No nursing response is indicated. Reinforce the patient's health habits and
patterns. Initiate health promotion activities to prevent disease or illness or to promote a higher
level of wellness. Wellness diagnosis might be indicated.
Possible Problem - ANS Collect more data to confirm or disprove a suspected problem.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
DIAGNOSIS/PROBLEM
IDENTIFICATION. EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND
UPDATED)
Purposes of the Diagnosing Step - ANS 1) Identify how an individual, group, or community
responds to actual or potential health and life processes.
2) Identify factors that contribute to, or cause, health problems (etiologies).
3) Identify resources or strengths upon which the individual, group, or community can draw to
prevent or resolve problems.
The term nursing diagnosis was introduced by Fry in the year ______ to describe a step
necessary in developing a care plan. - ANS 1953
The New York State Nurse Practice Act identified diagnosing as part of the legal domain of
professional nursing; practice acts in many other states have been revised similarly since then
(what year?) - ANS 1972
Medical Diagnosis - ANS Refers to a provider's assignment of a syndrome or disease label to a
set of signs, symptoms, and other findings
Nursing Diagnosis - ANS describes a health problem that can be treated by nursing measures;
a step in the nursing process
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Medical Diagnoses identify what? - ANS Diseases
What is an example of a medical diagnosis? - ANS Myocardial infarction
Diagnostic statements are best made and used by nurses with - ANS Strong interpersonal and
communication skills.
Cue - ANS A term that is often used to denote significant data or data that influence this
analysis.
Diagnostic Error - ANS erroneously labeling selected patient health patterns as unhealthy,
while failing to detect an actual unhealthy behavior
Standard - ANS Also referred to as a "norm", a standard is a generally accepted rule,
measure, pattern, or model to which data can be compared in the same class or category.
Data Cluster - ANS grouping of patient data or cues that points to the existence of a patient
health problem
Patient Strengths - ANS Healthy physiologic functioning, emotional health, cognitive abilities,
coping skills, interpersonal strengths, and spiritual strengths.
Resources such as the presence of support people, adequate finances, and a healthy
environment may all contribute to patient strengths.
NO Problem - ANS No nursing response is indicated. Reinforce the patient's health habits and
patterns. Initiate health promotion activities to prevent disease or illness or to promote a higher
level of wellness. Wellness diagnosis might be indicated.
Possible Problem - ANS Collect more data to confirm or disprove a suspected problem.
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
