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NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY - EXAM 3 LATEST
2026/2027 | CARE PLANNING | EXPERT VERIFIED | 40
VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS
GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: CARE PLANNING FUNDAMENTALS - Questions 1-10
Q1: Care Plan Definition
The nurse is reviewing care planning. Which of the following best defines a care plan?
A. A document listing medical diagnoses
B. A written guide that organizes patient care and interventions
C. A list of nursing tasks
D. A patient's medical history
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A care plan is a written guide that organizes patient care and interventions. Option A is a
medical diagnosis list. Option C is tasks. Option D is history. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Purpose of Care Planning
The nurse is reviewing the purpose of care planning. Which of the following is a purpose of care
planning?
A. To guide nursing interventions
B. To communicate the plan of care to the healthcare team
C. To ensure continuity of care
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Care planning guides interventions, communicates the plan, and ensures continuity. All
options are correct. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Components of a Care Plan
The nurse is identifying components of a care plan. Which of the following is a component?
A. Nursing diagnoses
B. Goals and outcomes
C. Interventions
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
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Rationale: Nursing diagnoses, goals/outcomes, and interventions are all components of a care plan.
All options are correct. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Standardized Care Plans
The nurse is reviewing standardized care plans. Which of the following describes a standardized care
plan?
A. A care plan tailored to an individual patient
B. A preprinted care plan for a specific condition
C. A care plan written by the patient
D. A care plan written by the physician
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A standardized care plan is a preprinted care plan for a specific condition. Option A is an
individualized care plan. Options C and D are incorrect. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Individualized Care Plans
The nurse is reviewing individualized care plans. Which of the following describes an individualized
care plan?
A. A preprinted care plan for a specific condition
B. A care plan tailored to an individual patient's needs
C. A care plan written by the physician
D. A care plan that is never updated
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An individualized care plan is tailored to an individual patient's needs. Option A is
standardized. Options C and D are incorrect. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: Care Plan Review
The nurse is reviewing a care plan. How often should the care plan be reviewed?
A. Only at discharge
B. Continuously and as needed
C. Once per week
D. Once per month
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The care plan should be reviewed continuously and as needed. Options A, C, and D are
incorrect. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: Nursing Interventions
NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY - EXAM 3 LATEST
2026/2027 | CARE PLANNING | EXPERT VERIFIED | 40
VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES | PASS
GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: CARE PLANNING FUNDAMENTALS - Questions 1-10
Q1: Care Plan Definition
The nurse is reviewing care planning. Which of the following best defines a care plan?
A. A document listing medical diagnoses
B. A written guide that organizes patient care and interventions
C. A list of nursing tasks
D. A patient's medical history
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A care plan is a written guide that organizes patient care and interventions. Option A is a
medical diagnosis list. Option C is tasks. Option D is history. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Purpose of Care Planning
The nurse is reviewing the purpose of care planning. Which of the following is a purpose of care
planning?
A. To guide nursing interventions
B. To communicate the plan of care to the healthcare team
C. To ensure continuity of care
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Care planning guides interventions, communicates the plan, and ensures continuity. All
options are correct. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Components of a Care Plan
The nurse is identifying components of a care plan. Which of the following is a component?
A. Nursing diagnoses
B. Goals and outcomes
C. Interventions
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
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Rationale: Nursing diagnoses, goals/outcomes, and interventions are all components of a care plan.
All options are correct. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Standardized Care Plans
The nurse is reviewing standardized care plans. Which of the following describes a standardized care
plan?
A. A care plan tailored to an individual patient
B. A preprinted care plan for a specific condition
C. A care plan written by the patient
D. A care plan written by the physician
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A standardized care plan is a preprinted care plan for a specific condition. Option A is an
individualized care plan. Options C and D are incorrect. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Individualized Care Plans
The nurse is reviewing individualized care plans. Which of the following describes an individualized
care plan?
A. A preprinted care plan for a specific condition
B. A care plan tailored to an individual patient's needs
C. A care plan written by the physician
D. A care plan that is never updated
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An individualized care plan is tailored to an individual patient's needs. Option A is
standardized. Options C and D are incorrect. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: Care Plan Review
The nurse is reviewing a care plan. How often should the care plan be reviewed?
A. Only at discharge
B. Continuously and as needed
C. Once per week
D. Once per month
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The care plan should be reviewed continuously and as needed. Options A, C, and D are
incorrect. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: Nursing Interventions
