Joyce University NUR 125 | May 2026 |
Exam 1 Prep-Graded A
What is the nursing process? - ANS-The nursing process is a systematic, five-step
method used by nurses to provide patient care: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning,
Implementation, and Evaluation. Each step builds on the previous and requires critical
thinking. Memory Framework: ADPIE.
What is the priority step in the nursing process? - ANS-Assessment is the priority step
because all nursing decisions must be based on accurate patient data. Incorrect
assessment leads to incorrect care. Memory Framework: Assess before you act.
When should the nurse NOT assess first? - ANS-In emergency situations where airway,
breathing, or circulation is compromised, the nurse must act immediately before
completing a full assessment. Memory Framework: ABC overrides ADPIE.
What is subjective data? - ANS-Subjective data is information reported by the patient,
such as pain, nausea, or feelings, and cannot be directly measured by the nurse.
Memory Framework: Subjective = patient says.
What is objective data? - ANS-Objective data is measurable or observable information,
such as vital signs, lab values, or physical findings. Memory Framework: Objective =
nurse observes.
What is a nursing diagnosis? - ANS-A nursing diagnosis is a clinical judgment about a
patient's response to a health problem and focuses on patient needs rather than
medical disease. Memory Framework: Nursing diagnoses = patient problems.
What is planning in the nursing process? - ANS-Planning involves setting measurable,
patient-centered goals and selecting appropriate nursing interventions to achieve those
goals. Memory Framework: Plan = desired outcomes.
What is implementation? - ANS-Implementation is the step where the nurse carries out
planned interventions and treatments for the patient. Memory Framework:
Implementation = action.
What is evaluation? - ANS-Evaluation determines whether patient goals were met and if
the care plan needs to be continued, modified, or stopped. Memory Framework:
Evaluate = did it work.
, What is the ABC priority framework? - ANS-ABC stands for Airway, Breathing, and
Circulation and is used to prioritize patients with life-threatening conditions. Airway is
always first. Memory Framework: ABC.
When do you use ABC priority? - ANS-ABC is used when a patient is unstable or has a
life-threatening condition affecting airway, breathing, or circulation. Memory Framework:
Unstable = ABC first.
Which is highest priority: airway, breathing, or circulation? - ANS-Airway is the highest
priority because without an open airway, breathing and circulation cannot occur.
Memory Framework: No airway = no life.
What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - ANS-Maslow's hierarchy prioritizes patient
needs, starting with physiological needs such as oxygen, followed by safety, then
higher-level needs. Memory Framework: Physiological first.
What is the most effective way to prevent infection? - ANS-Hand hygiene is the most
effective method to prevent the spread of infection in healthcare settings. Memory
Framework: Standard of care.
When must soap and water be used instead of sanitizer? - ANS-Soap and water must
be used when hands are visibly soiled or when caring for patients with spore-forming
organisms such as C. difficile. Memory Framework: Spores require soap.
What is medical asepsis? - ANS-Medical asepsis involves clean techniques used to
reduce the number and spread of microorganisms but does not eliminate all organisms.
Memory Framework: Clean ≠ sterile.
What is surgical asepsis? - ANS-Surgical asepsis involves sterile technique used to
eliminate all microorganisms and is required for invasive procedures. Memory
Framework: Sterile = zero organisms.
What is the chain of infection? - ANS-The chain of infection includes infectious agent,
reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.
Infection occurs when all links are present. Memory Framework: Must break a link.
How do you stop infection transmission? - ANS-Infection is prevented by breaking any
link in the chain, such as through hand hygiene or PPE use. Memory Framework: Break
the chain.
What are standard precautions? - ANS-Standard precautions are infection control
practices used for all patients regardless of diagnosis to prevent transmission of
microorganisms. Memory Framework: Everyone, every time.
Exam 1 Prep-Graded A
What is the nursing process? - ANS-The nursing process is a systematic, five-step
method used by nurses to provide patient care: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning,
Implementation, and Evaluation. Each step builds on the previous and requires critical
thinking. Memory Framework: ADPIE.
What is the priority step in the nursing process? - ANS-Assessment is the priority step
because all nursing decisions must be based on accurate patient data. Incorrect
assessment leads to incorrect care. Memory Framework: Assess before you act.
When should the nurse NOT assess first? - ANS-In emergency situations where airway,
breathing, or circulation is compromised, the nurse must act immediately before
completing a full assessment. Memory Framework: ABC overrides ADPIE.
What is subjective data? - ANS-Subjective data is information reported by the patient,
such as pain, nausea, or feelings, and cannot be directly measured by the nurse.
Memory Framework: Subjective = patient says.
What is objective data? - ANS-Objective data is measurable or observable information,
such as vital signs, lab values, or physical findings. Memory Framework: Objective =
nurse observes.
What is a nursing diagnosis? - ANS-A nursing diagnosis is a clinical judgment about a
patient's response to a health problem and focuses on patient needs rather than
medical disease. Memory Framework: Nursing diagnoses = patient problems.
What is planning in the nursing process? - ANS-Planning involves setting measurable,
patient-centered goals and selecting appropriate nursing interventions to achieve those
goals. Memory Framework: Plan = desired outcomes.
What is implementation? - ANS-Implementation is the step where the nurse carries out
planned interventions and treatments for the patient. Memory Framework:
Implementation = action.
What is evaluation? - ANS-Evaluation determines whether patient goals were met and if
the care plan needs to be continued, modified, or stopped. Memory Framework:
Evaluate = did it work.
, What is the ABC priority framework? - ANS-ABC stands for Airway, Breathing, and
Circulation and is used to prioritize patients with life-threatening conditions. Airway is
always first. Memory Framework: ABC.
When do you use ABC priority? - ANS-ABC is used when a patient is unstable or has a
life-threatening condition affecting airway, breathing, or circulation. Memory Framework:
Unstable = ABC first.
Which is highest priority: airway, breathing, or circulation? - ANS-Airway is the highest
priority because without an open airway, breathing and circulation cannot occur.
Memory Framework: No airway = no life.
What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - ANS-Maslow's hierarchy prioritizes patient
needs, starting with physiological needs such as oxygen, followed by safety, then
higher-level needs. Memory Framework: Physiological first.
What is the most effective way to prevent infection? - ANS-Hand hygiene is the most
effective method to prevent the spread of infection in healthcare settings. Memory
Framework: Standard of care.
When must soap and water be used instead of sanitizer? - ANS-Soap and water must
be used when hands are visibly soiled or when caring for patients with spore-forming
organisms such as C. difficile. Memory Framework: Spores require soap.
What is medical asepsis? - ANS-Medical asepsis involves clean techniques used to
reduce the number and spread of microorganisms but does not eliminate all organisms.
Memory Framework: Clean ≠ sterile.
What is surgical asepsis? - ANS-Surgical asepsis involves sterile technique used to
eliminate all microorganisms and is required for invasive procedures. Memory
Framework: Sterile = zero organisms.
What is the chain of infection? - ANS-The chain of infection includes infectious agent,
reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.
Infection occurs when all links are present. Memory Framework: Must break a link.
How do you stop infection transmission? - ANS-Infection is prevented by breaking any
link in the chain, such as through hand hygiene or PPE use. Memory Framework: Break
the chain.
What are standard precautions? - ANS-Standard precautions are infection control
practices used for all patients regardless of diagnosis to prevent transmission of
microorganisms. Memory Framework: Everyone, every time.
