Nursing Test Bank comprehensive EXAM 2026-2027
LATEST UPDATED VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following outcome statements contains the best example of performance criteria? The
patient will
1)
Turn herself in bed frequently while awake
2)
Understand how to use crutches by day 2
3)
State that pain is decreased after being medicated
4)
Eat 75% of each meal without complaint of nausea - answer>>4
Which of the following is true for goals/outcomes for collaborative problems?
1)
They are monitored only by other disciplines.
2)
They are usually sensitive to nursing interventions.
3)
They state that a complication will not occur.
4)
They state only broad performance criteria. - answer>>3
How are NANDA-I problem labels and NOC outcome labels alike? Both describe
1)
Health status in terms of human responses
,2)
Patient response before interventions are done
3)
Patient response in positive terms
4)
A pattern of related cues - answer>>1
The nursing diagnosis is Impaired Memory related to fluid and electrolyte imbalances A.M.B. inability to
recall recent events. Which of the following goals/outcomes must be included on the care plan?
1)
Checks current medications for mind-altering side effects
2)
Demonstrates use of techniques to help with memory loss
3)
Drinks at least 1500 cc of fluid per day
4)
Takes electrolyte supplements with meals - answer>>2
A client arrives in the emergency department, pale and breathing rapidly. He immediately becomes
unconscious and collapses to the floor. The nurse rapidly assesses the patient and decides the first
series of actions that are needed. This scenario demonstrates
1)
Formal planning
2)
Informal planning
3)
Ongoing planning
4)
Initial planning - answer>>2
,A nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient of Chinese heritage. When planning outcomes for this
patient, which actions by the nurse would meet the American Nurses Association standards for
outcomes identification? Choose all that apply.
1)
Developing culturally appropriate outcomes
2)
Using the outcomes preprinted on the clinical pathway
3)
Choosing the best outcome for the patient, regardless of the costs involved in bringing it about
4)
Involving the patient and family in formulating the outcomes - answer>>1,4
Which of the following nursing interventions is an indirect-care intervention?
1)
Emotional support
2)
Teaching
3)
Consulting
4)
Physical care - answer>>3
Which nursing intervention is considered an independent intervention?
1)
Administering 1 L of dextrose 5% in normal saline solution at 100 mL/hour
2)
Encouraging the postoperative client to perform coughing and deep breathing exercises
3)
, Explaining his diet to the client; then communicating the teaching with the dietitian
4)
Administering morphine sulfate 2 mg IV to the client with postoperative pain - answer>>2
A nurse makes a nursing diagnosis of Acute Pain related to the postoperative abdominal incision. She
writes a nursing order to reposition the client in a comfortable position using pillows to splint or
support the painful areas. What type of nursing intervention did the nurse write?
1)
Collaborative
2)
Interdependent
3)
Dependent
4)
Independent - answer>>4
The nurse is performing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for surgery in the morning.
The client does not currently have any respiratory problems. The nurses teaching plan includes
coughing and deep breathing exercises. Which type of nursing intervention is the nurse performing?
1)
Health promotion
2)
Treatment
3)
Prevention
4)
Assessment - answer>>3
Which standardized intervention vocabulary was designed specifically for community health nurses?
LATEST UPDATED VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following outcome statements contains the best example of performance criteria? The
patient will
1)
Turn herself in bed frequently while awake
2)
Understand how to use crutches by day 2
3)
State that pain is decreased after being medicated
4)
Eat 75% of each meal without complaint of nausea - answer>>4
Which of the following is true for goals/outcomes for collaborative problems?
1)
They are monitored only by other disciplines.
2)
They are usually sensitive to nursing interventions.
3)
They state that a complication will not occur.
4)
They state only broad performance criteria. - answer>>3
How are NANDA-I problem labels and NOC outcome labels alike? Both describe
1)
Health status in terms of human responses
,2)
Patient response before interventions are done
3)
Patient response in positive terms
4)
A pattern of related cues - answer>>1
The nursing diagnosis is Impaired Memory related to fluid and electrolyte imbalances A.M.B. inability to
recall recent events. Which of the following goals/outcomes must be included on the care plan?
1)
Checks current medications for mind-altering side effects
2)
Demonstrates use of techniques to help with memory loss
3)
Drinks at least 1500 cc of fluid per day
4)
Takes electrolyte supplements with meals - answer>>2
A client arrives in the emergency department, pale and breathing rapidly. He immediately becomes
unconscious and collapses to the floor. The nurse rapidly assesses the patient and decides the first
series of actions that are needed. This scenario demonstrates
1)
Formal planning
2)
Informal planning
3)
Ongoing planning
4)
Initial planning - answer>>2
,A nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient of Chinese heritage. When planning outcomes for this
patient, which actions by the nurse would meet the American Nurses Association standards for
outcomes identification? Choose all that apply.
1)
Developing culturally appropriate outcomes
2)
Using the outcomes preprinted on the clinical pathway
3)
Choosing the best outcome for the patient, regardless of the costs involved in bringing it about
4)
Involving the patient and family in formulating the outcomes - answer>>1,4
Which of the following nursing interventions is an indirect-care intervention?
1)
Emotional support
2)
Teaching
3)
Consulting
4)
Physical care - answer>>3
Which nursing intervention is considered an independent intervention?
1)
Administering 1 L of dextrose 5% in normal saline solution at 100 mL/hour
2)
Encouraging the postoperative client to perform coughing and deep breathing exercises
3)
, Explaining his diet to the client; then communicating the teaching with the dietitian
4)
Administering morphine sulfate 2 mg IV to the client with postoperative pain - answer>>2
A nurse makes a nursing diagnosis of Acute Pain related to the postoperative abdominal incision. She
writes a nursing order to reposition the client in a comfortable position using pillows to splint or
support the painful areas. What type of nursing intervention did the nurse write?
1)
Collaborative
2)
Interdependent
3)
Dependent
4)
Independent - answer>>4
The nurse is performing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for surgery in the morning.
The client does not currently have any respiratory problems. The nurses teaching plan includes
coughing and deep breathing exercises. Which type of nursing intervention is the nurse performing?
1)
Health promotion
2)
Treatment
3)
Prevention
4)
Assessment - answer>>3
Which standardized intervention vocabulary was designed specifically for community health nurses?
