NUR 155 Exam 3 Study Guide: NUR 155 Exam 3 Test Bank: 200
Practice Questions & Answers: Latest Updated
Topic 1: Clinical Judgment & The Nursing Process (ADPIE) / Maslow's / Erikson's
Q1. According to Tanner's Model of Clinical Judgment, which stage involves
identifying signs and symptoms, gathering complete and accurate data, and
assessing systematically and comprehensively?
• A. Interpreting
• B. Noticing
• C. Responding
• D. Reflecting
Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: The Noticing stage of Tanner’s Model focuses on data collection,
identifying signs and symptoms, predicting potential complications, and
systematic assessment.
Q2. In Tanner's Model, which cognitive task is associated with "Interpreting"?
• A. Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant information
• B. Setting priorities
• C. Delegating tasks
• D. Evaluating data
Correct Answer: A
• Rationale: Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant information, clustering
data, recognizing inconsistencies, and comparing/contrasting are key
components of the Interpreting stage.
,Q3. Under Tanner's Model, in which stage does the nurse set priorities and
delegate tasks?
• A. Noticing
• B. Interpreting
• C. Responding
• D. Reflecting
Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: Responding involves executing nursing actions, which includes
setting priorities and delegating tasks.
Q4. Reflecting in Tanner's Model is defined by which of the following activities?
• A. Identifying assumptions
• B. Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant information
• C. Evaluating and correcting thinking
• D. Predicting potential complications
Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: Reflecting involves evaluating clinical data and critically
evaluating and correcting one's own thinking.
Q5. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which statement is a basic
principle of patient assessment?
• A. Safety needs must be met before physiological needs.
• B. Lack of fulfillment of basic needs results in illness.
• C. Self-actualization is the first level of nursing intervention.
• D. Fulfillment of self-esteem needs prevents physiological illness.
Correct Answer: B
, • Rationale: Maslow's theory asserts that lack of basic need fulfillment
results in illness, and basic physiological needs must be met first to restore
health.
Q6. Which of the following needs is classified under Level 1 (Physiological) of
Maslow's Hierarchy?
• A. Employment security
• B. Self-esteem and respect
• C. Homeostasis, food, and water
• D. Family and friendship
Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: Physiological needs (Level 1) include fundamental life-sustaining
elements such as breathing, food, water, sleep, and homeostasis.
Q7. A nurse identifies that a patient is concerned about their job security and
family health. According to Maslow, these fall under which level?
• A. Level 1: Physiological
• B. Level 2: Safety
• C. Level 3: Love and belonging
• D. Level 4: Self-Esteem
Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Safety needs (Level 2) encompass security of body, employment,
resources, family, health, and property.
Q8. Confidence, achievement, and earning the respect of others are categorized
under which level of Maslow's Hierarchy?
• A. Level 2: Safety
• B. Level 3: Love and belonging
, • C. Level 4: Self-Esteem
• D. Level 5: Self-Actualization
Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: Self-esteem needs (Level 4) include confidence, achievement,
and mutual respect.
Q9. Spontaneity, creativity, and lack of prejudice are characteristics of which
Maslow level?
• A. Self-Esteem
• B. Self-Actualization
• C. Safety
• D. Physiological
Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Self-actualization (Level 5) involves morality, creativity, problem-
solving, and acceptance of facts.
Q10. The nursing process is described as being:
• A. Rigid and linear
• B. Creative, holistic, and scientific
• C. Focused strictly on disease pathology
• D. Non-continuous
Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: The nursing process is a creative, holistic, and scientific problem-
solving framework foundational to clinical practice.
Q11. Which phase of the nursing process involves systematically collecting
patient data?
• A. Diagnosing
Practice Questions & Answers: Latest Updated
Topic 1: Clinical Judgment & The Nursing Process (ADPIE) / Maslow's / Erikson's
Q1. According to Tanner's Model of Clinical Judgment, which stage involves
identifying signs and symptoms, gathering complete and accurate data, and
assessing systematically and comprehensively?
• A. Interpreting
• B. Noticing
• C. Responding
• D. Reflecting
Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: The Noticing stage of Tanner’s Model focuses on data collection,
identifying signs and symptoms, predicting potential complications, and
systematic assessment.
Q2. In Tanner's Model, which cognitive task is associated with "Interpreting"?
• A. Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant information
• B. Setting priorities
• C. Delegating tasks
• D. Evaluating data
Correct Answer: A
• Rationale: Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant information, clustering
data, recognizing inconsistencies, and comparing/contrasting are key
components of the Interpreting stage.
,Q3. Under Tanner's Model, in which stage does the nurse set priorities and
delegate tasks?
• A. Noticing
• B. Interpreting
• C. Responding
• D. Reflecting
Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: Responding involves executing nursing actions, which includes
setting priorities and delegating tasks.
Q4. Reflecting in Tanner's Model is defined by which of the following activities?
• A. Identifying assumptions
• B. Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant information
• C. Evaluating and correcting thinking
• D. Predicting potential complications
Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: Reflecting involves evaluating clinical data and critically
evaluating and correcting one's own thinking.
Q5. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which statement is a basic
principle of patient assessment?
• A. Safety needs must be met before physiological needs.
• B. Lack of fulfillment of basic needs results in illness.
• C. Self-actualization is the first level of nursing intervention.
• D. Fulfillment of self-esteem needs prevents physiological illness.
Correct Answer: B
, • Rationale: Maslow's theory asserts that lack of basic need fulfillment
results in illness, and basic physiological needs must be met first to restore
health.
Q6. Which of the following needs is classified under Level 1 (Physiological) of
Maslow's Hierarchy?
• A. Employment security
• B. Self-esteem and respect
• C. Homeostasis, food, and water
• D. Family and friendship
Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: Physiological needs (Level 1) include fundamental life-sustaining
elements such as breathing, food, water, sleep, and homeostasis.
Q7. A nurse identifies that a patient is concerned about their job security and
family health. According to Maslow, these fall under which level?
• A. Level 1: Physiological
• B. Level 2: Safety
• C. Level 3: Love and belonging
• D. Level 4: Self-Esteem
Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Safety needs (Level 2) encompass security of body, employment,
resources, family, health, and property.
Q8. Confidence, achievement, and earning the respect of others are categorized
under which level of Maslow's Hierarchy?
• A. Level 2: Safety
• B. Level 3: Love and belonging
, • C. Level 4: Self-Esteem
• D. Level 5: Self-Actualization
Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: Self-esteem needs (Level 4) include confidence, achievement,
and mutual respect.
Q9. Spontaneity, creativity, and lack of prejudice are characteristics of which
Maslow level?
• A. Self-Esteem
• B. Self-Actualization
• C. Safety
• D. Physiological
Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Self-actualization (Level 5) involves morality, creativity, problem-
solving, and acceptance of facts.
Q10. The nursing process is described as being:
• A. Rigid and linear
• B. Creative, holistic, and scientific
• C. Focused strictly on disease pathology
• D. Non-continuous
Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: The nursing process is a creative, holistic, and scientific problem-
solving framework foundational to clinical practice.
Q11. Which phase of the nursing process involves systematically collecting
patient data?
• A. Diagnosing
