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NURSING C CPC EXAM ANATOMY QUESTIONS EXAMINATION 2026 UPDATED
2026 – 2027WITH QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
GRADED A+
Nursing Process Questions and Answers
During which of the five steps int he nursing process does the nurse
determine whether outcomes of care are achieved?
A. Implementation
B. Evaluation
C. Planning
D. Analysis
B. Evaluation
When considering the nursing process, the word "observe" is to "assess" as
the word "explore" is to which of the following words?
A. Plan
B. Analyze
C. Evaluate
D. Implement
B. Analyze
Which statement is related to the concept that is central to the nursing
process?
A. It is dynamic rather than static.
B. It focuses on the role of the nurse.
C. It moves from the simple to the complex.
D. It is based on the patient's medical problem.
A. It is dynamic rather than static.
Which word best describes the role of the nurse when using the nursing
process to meet the needs of the patient holistically?
A. Teacher
B. Advocate
C. Surrogate
D. Counselor
B. Advocate
Which word is most closely associated with scientific principles?
A. Data
B. Problem
C. Rationale
D. Evaluation
C. Rationale
A pebble dropped into a pond causes ripples on the surface of the water.
Which part of the nursing diagnosis is directly related to this concept?
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A. Defining Characteristics
B. Outcome criteria
C. Etiology
D. Goal
C. Etiology
A nurse teaches a patient to use visualization to cope with chronic pain. Which
step of the nursing process is associated with this nursing intervention?
A. Planning
B. Analysis
C. Evaluation
D. Implementation
D. Implementation
Which action reflects the assessment step of the nursing process?
A. Taking a patient's apical pulse rate every 2 hours after being admitted for an
episode of chest pain
B. Scheduling a patient's fluid intake over 12 hours when the patient has a
fluid restriction
C. Examining a patient for injury after a patient falls in the bathroom
D. Obtaining a patient's respiratory rate after a nebulizer treatment
C. Examining a patient for injuring after a patient falls in the bathroom
A nurse is caring for a patient with a fever. Which is a well-designed goal for
this patient?
A. The patient will have a lower temperature.
B. The patient will be taught how to take an accurate temperature.
C. The patient will maintain fluid intake adequate to prevent dehydration.
D. The patient will be given aspirin every eight hours whenever necessary.
C. The patient will maintain fluid intake adequate to prevent dehydration.
Which should the nurse do during the evaluation step of the nursing process?
A. Set the time frames for goals.
B. Revise a plan of care.
C. Determine priorities.
D. Establish outcomes.
B. Revise a plan of care.
During which step of the nursing process does determining which actions will
be employed to meet the needs of a patient occur?
A. Implementation
B. Assessment
C. Planning
D. Analysis
C. Planning
Which information supports the appropriateness of a nursing diagnosis?
A. Defining characteristics
B. Planned intervention
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C. Diagnostic statement
D. Related risk factors
A. Defining characteristics
Which is the primary goal of the assessment phase of the nursing process?
A. Build trust
B. Collect data
C. Establish goals
D. Validate the medical diagnosis
B. Collect data
Which most directly influences the planning step of the nursing process?
A. Related factors
B. Diagnostic label
C. Secondary factors
D. Medical diagnosis
A. Related factors
A nurse collects information about a patient. Which should the nurse do next?
A. Plan nursing interventions
B. Write patient-centered goals
C. Formulate nursing diagnosis
D. Determine significance of the data
D. Determine significance of the data
When two nursing diagnoses appear closely related, which should the nurse
do first to determine which diagnosis most accurately reflects the needs of the
patient?
A. Reassess the patient
B. Examine the related to factors
C. Analyze the secondary to factors
D. Review the defining characteristics
D. Review the defining characteristics
Which is the primary reason why a nurse performs a physical assessment of a
newly admitted patient?
A. Identify if the patient is at risk for falls
B. Ensure that the patient's skin is totally intact
C. Identify important information about the patient
D. Establish a therapeutic relationship with the patient
C. Identify important information about the patient.
A nurse evaluates a patient's response to a nursing intervention. To which
aspect of the nursing process is this evaluation most directly related?
A. Goal
B. Problem
C. Etiology
D. Implementation
A. Goal
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A nurse concludes that a patient's elevated temperature, pulse and
respirations are significant. Which step of the nursing process is being used
when the nurse comes to this conclusion?
A. Implementation
B. Assessment
C. Evaluation
D. Analysis
D. Analysis
When the nurse considers the nursing process, the word 'identify' is to
'recognize' as the word 'do' is to which of the following words?
A. Plan
B. Analyze
C. Evaluate
D. Implement
D. Implement
A nurse is collecting subjective data associated with a patient's anxiety. Which
assessment method should be used to collect this information?
A. Observing
B. Inspecting
C. Auscultation
D. Interviewing
D. Interviewing
A nurse assesses that a patient has slurred speech and a retained bolus of
food in the mouth. The presence of which additional patient assessments
should be clustered with this group of signs and symptoms? Select all that
apply
A. Dyspepsia
B. Coughing
C. Drooling
D. Gurgling
E. Plaque
B. Coughing
C. Drooling
D. Gurgling
Nurses use the nursing process to provide nursing care. These statements
reflect nursing care being provided to a variety of patients. Place the
statements in order as the nurse progresses through the steps of the nursing
process, starting with assessment and ending with evaluation.
A. 'Did you sleep last night after I gave you the sleeping medication?'
B. 'The patient's clinical manifestations indicate dehydration.'
C. The patient will have a bowel movement in the morning.'
D. 'What brought you to the hospital today?'
E. 'I am going to give you an enema.'
NURSING C CPC EXAM ANATOMY QUESTIONS EXAMINATION 2026 UPDATED
2026 – 2027WITH QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
GRADED A+
Nursing Process Questions and Answers
During which of the five steps int he nursing process does the nurse
determine whether outcomes of care are achieved?
A. Implementation
B. Evaluation
C. Planning
D. Analysis
B. Evaluation
When considering the nursing process, the word "observe" is to "assess" as
the word "explore" is to which of the following words?
A. Plan
B. Analyze
C. Evaluate
D. Implement
B. Analyze
Which statement is related to the concept that is central to the nursing
process?
A. It is dynamic rather than static.
B. It focuses on the role of the nurse.
C. It moves from the simple to the complex.
D. It is based on the patient's medical problem.
A. It is dynamic rather than static.
Which word best describes the role of the nurse when using the nursing
process to meet the needs of the patient holistically?
A. Teacher
B. Advocate
C. Surrogate
D. Counselor
B. Advocate
Which word is most closely associated with scientific principles?
A. Data
B. Problem
C. Rationale
D. Evaluation
C. Rationale
A pebble dropped into a pond causes ripples on the surface of the water.
Which part of the nursing diagnosis is directly related to this concept?
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A. Defining Characteristics
B. Outcome criteria
C. Etiology
D. Goal
C. Etiology
A nurse teaches a patient to use visualization to cope with chronic pain. Which
step of the nursing process is associated with this nursing intervention?
A. Planning
B. Analysis
C. Evaluation
D. Implementation
D. Implementation
Which action reflects the assessment step of the nursing process?
A. Taking a patient's apical pulse rate every 2 hours after being admitted for an
episode of chest pain
B. Scheduling a patient's fluid intake over 12 hours when the patient has a
fluid restriction
C. Examining a patient for injury after a patient falls in the bathroom
D. Obtaining a patient's respiratory rate after a nebulizer treatment
C. Examining a patient for injuring after a patient falls in the bathroom
A nurse is caring for a patient with a fever. Which is a well-designed goal for
this patient?
A. The patient will have a lower temperature.
B. The patient will be taught how to take an accurate temperature.
C. The patient will maintain fluid intake adequate to prevent dehydration.
D. The patient will be given aspirin every eight hours whenever necessary.
C. The patient will maintain fluid intake adequate to prevent dehydration.
Which should the nurse do during the evaluation step of the nursing process?
A. Set the time frames for goals.
B. Revise a plan of care.
C. Determine priorities.
D. Establish outcomes.
B. Revise a plan of care.
During which step of the nursing process does determining which actions will
be employed to meet the needs of a patient occur?
A. Implementation
B. Assessment
C. Planning
D. Analysis
C. Planning
Which information supports the appropriateness of a nursing diagnosis?
A. Defining characteristics
B. Planned intervention
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C. Diagnostic statement
D. Related risk factors
A. Defining characteristics
Which is the primary goal of the assessment phase of the nursing process?
A. Build trust
B. Collect data
C. Establish goals
D. Validate the medical diagnosis
B. Collect data
Which most directly influences the planning step of the nursing process?
A. Related factors
B. Diagnostic label
C. Secondary factors
D. Medical diagnosis
A. Related factors
A nurse collects information about a patient. Which should the nurse do next?
A. Plan nursing interventions
B. Write patient-centered goals
C. Formulate nursing diagnosis
D. Determine significance of the data
D. Determine significance of the data
When two nursing diagnoses appear closely related, which should the nurse
do first to determine which diagnosis most accurately reflects the needs of the
patient?
A. Reassess the patient
B. Examine the related to factors
C. Analyze the secondary to factors
D. Review the defining characteristics
D. Review the defining characteristics
Which is the primary reason why a nurse performs a physical assessment of a
newly admitted patient?
A. Identify if the patient is at risk for falls
B. Ensure that the patient's skin is totally intact
C. Identify important information about the patient
D. Establish a therapeutic relationship with the patient
C. Identify important information about the patient.
A nurse evaluates a patient's response to a nursing intervention. To which
aspect of the nursing process is this evaluation most directly related?
A. Goal
B. Problem
C. Etiology
D. Implementation
A. Goal
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A nurse concludes that a patient's elevated temperature, pulse and
respirations are significant. Which step of the nursing process is being used
when the nurse comes to this conclusion?
A. Implementation
B. Assessment
C. Evaluation
D. Analysis
D. Analysis
When the nurse considers the nursing process, the word 'identify' is to
'recognize' as the word 'do' is to which of the following words?
A. Plan
B. Analyze
C. Evaluate
D. Implement
D. Implement
A nurse is collecting subjective data associated with a patient's anxiety. Which
assessment method should be used to collect this information?
A. Observing
B. Inspecting
C. Auscultation
D. Interviewing
D. Interviewing
A nurse assesses that a patient has slurred speech and a retained bolus of
food in the mouth. The presence of which additional patient assessments
should be clustered with this group of signs and symptoms? Select all that
apply
A. Dyspepsia
B. Coughing
C. Drooling
D. Gurgling
E. Plaque
B. Coughing
C. Drooling
D. Gurgling
Nurses use the nursing process to provide nursing care. These statements
reflect nursing care being provided to a variety of patients. Place the
statements in order as the nurse progresses through the steps of the nursing
process, starting with assessment and ending with evaluation.
A. 'Did you sleep last night after I gave you the sleeping medication?'
B. 'The patient's clinical manifestations indicate dehydration.'
C. The patient will have a bowel movement in the morning.'
D. 'What brought you to the hospital today?'
E. 'I am going to give you an enema.'
