CLINICAL DECISION MAKING LATEST EXAM
PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF 2026
▶ Goals should be: Answer: 1.Specific
2.Measurable or Meaningful
3.Attainable or Action-Oriented
4.Realistic or Results-Oriented
5.Timely or Time-Oriented
Ex: I plan to administer oxygen to my patient who O2 sat is 88
2. I plan to teach my pt breathing exercise.
▶ Implementation/Interventions Answer: Implementation is the step which
involves action or doing and the actual carrying out of nursing interventions
outlined in the plan of care. This phase requires nursing interventions such
as applying a cardiac monitor or oxygen, direct or indirect care, medication
administration, standard treatment protocols and EDP standards.
What are nursing interventions?
Nursing interventions are the actual treatments and actions that are
performed to help the patient to reach the goals that are set for them. The
nurse uses his or her knowledge, experience and critical-thinking skills to
decide which interventions will help the patient the most.
An example of an independent intervention includes educating a patient on
the importance of their medication so they can administer it as prescribed.
Dependent: These nursing interventions require an order from a physician,
such as ordering the prescription for a new medication
Ex:1. I have given my pt who O2 sat is 88 oxygen at 2 LPM.
2. I am teaching my pt to take deep slow breaths.
▶ Evaluation Answer: This final step of the nursing process is vital to a
positive patient outcome. Whenever a healthcare provider intervenes or
implements care, they must reassess or evaluate to ensure the desired
outcome has been met. Reassessment may frequently be needed
PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF 2026
▶ Goals should be: Answer: 1.Specific
2.Measurable or Meaningful
3.Attainable or Action-Oriented
4.Realistic or Results-Oriented
5.Timely or Time-Oriented
Ex: I plan to administer oxygen to my patient who O2 sat is 88
2. I plan to teach my pt breathing exercise.
▶ Implementation/Interventions Answer: Implementation is the step which
involves action or doing and the actual carrying out of nursing interventions
outlined in the plan of care. This phase requires nursing interventions such
as applying a cardiac monitor or oxygen, direct or indirect care, medication
administration, standard treatment protocols and EDP standards.
What are nursing interventions?
Nursing interventions are the actual treatments and actions that are
performed to help the patient to reach the goals that are set for them. The
nurse uses his or her knowledge, experience and critical-thinking skills to
decide which interventions will help the patient the most.
An example of an independent intervention includes educating a patient on
the importance of their medication so they can administer it as prescribed.
Dependent: These nursing interventions require an order from a physician,
such as ordering the prescription for a new medication
Ex:1. I have given my pt who O2 sat is 88 oxygen at 2 LPM.
2. I am teaching my pt to take deep slow breaths.
▶ Evaluation Answer: This final step of the nursing process is vital to a
positive patient outcome. Whenever a healthcare provider intervenes or
implements care, they must reassess or evaluate to ensure the desired
outcome has been met. Reassessment may frequently be needed
