NURSING_INTERVENTIONS_AND_CLINICAL_SKILLS_CERTIFICATION_EVALUATION.pdf

NURSING INTERVENTIONS AND CLINICAL
SKILLS CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026
FULL SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS

◉ A patient-centered goal is a:
Answer: broad statement that describes a desired change in a pts
condition or behavior.
"Pt will achieve improved energy level within 2 weeks"


◉ Why are goals time limited?
Answer: so that the team has a common time frame for resolution.


◉ Goals can have two time limits
Answer: short term, long term


◉ Goals are based on -----& ------
Answer: Standards of CAre
Clinical guidelines established for minimal safe practice.


◉ Example goal of IV care

, Answer: The IV site will remain free of phlebitis (established on the
basis of sound nursing practice standards)


◉ Role of Patient in Goal Setting
Answer: involved. Goal setting is mutual. Involves pt and family


◉ Expected Outcomes
Answer: MEASURABLE criteria to eval goal achievement.


◉ Nursing-Sensitive Outcome
Answer: Measurable pt or family STATE, BEHAVIOR, or PERCEPTION
that are largely influenced by and sensitive to nursing interventions.


◉ Examples of Nursing-Sensitive Outcomes
Answer: -reduction in pain severity
-incidence of pressure ulcers
-incidence of falls


◉ NOC
Answer: Nursing Outcomes Classification


◉ Purpose of NOC