,NURS 110 Assessment 1 Introduction to Professional Nursing
Questions And Answers 2026/2027 West Coast University
Q1. Which sequence correctly represents the nursing process used
by the RN?
A. Assessment, analysis/diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
B. Planning, assessment, implementation, diagnosis, evaluation
C. Diagnosis, planning, assessment, implementation, evaluation
D. Assessment, implementation, planning, diagnosis, evaluation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nursing process follows assessment, analysis/diagnosis,
planning, implementation, and evaluation. It is a continuous process because
new findings may require changes in the plan of care.
Q2. During which phase of the nursing process does the RN collect
pertinent information about the patient's health and situation?
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment involves systematic collection of subjective and
objective information needed to understand the patient's current health
status and needs.
Q3. A nurse identifies that a patient has difficulty maintaining
adequate oral intake because of persistent nausea. Which nursing-
process phase is the nurse primarily performing when identifying
the patient's response to the problem?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
C. Analysis/diagnosis
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Analysis/diagnosis involves interpreting assessment findings and
identifying the patient's actual or potential health responses that nursing
care can address.
, Q4. Which finding is subjective assessment data?
A. Blood pressure of 142/86 mm Hg
B. Respiratory rate of 24/min
C. Temperature of 38.4°C
D. Patient states, "I feel short of breath."
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subjective data are reported directly by the patient. Blood
pressure, respiratory rate, and temperature are objective findings.
Q5. Which activity occurs during the planning phase of the nursing
process?
A. Establishing measurable patient outcomes and selecting appropriate
interventions
B. Collecting the initial health history
C. Determining whether the intervention was effective
D. Documenting the patient's reported symptoms only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Planning involves establishing priorities, developing measurable
outcomes, and selecting nursing interventions to address identified
problems.
Q6. A nurse administers a prescribed intervention designed to
improve a patient's oxygenation. Which nursing-process phase is
being performed?
A. Assessment
B. Analysis
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Implementation is the phase in which the nurse carries out
planned nursing interventions.
Q7. A patient's oxygen saturation improves from 88% to 95% after
an intervention. Which phase is the nurse using when determining
whether the goal was achieved?
Questions And Answers 2026/2027 West Coast University
Q1. Which sequence correctly represents the nursing process used
by the RN?
A. Assessment, analysis/diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
B. Planning, assessment, implementation, diagnosis, evaluation
C. Diagnosis, planning, assessment, implementation, evaluation
D. Assessment, implementation, planning, diagnosis, evaluation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nursing process follows assessment, analysis/diagnosis,
planning, implementation, and evaluation. It is a continuous process because
new findings may require changes in the plan of care.
Q2. During which phase of the nursing process does the RN collect
pertinent information about the patient's health and situation?
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment involves systematic collection of subjective and
objective information needed to understand the patient's current health
status and needs.
Q3. A nurse identifies that a patient has difficulty maintaining
adequate oral intake because of persistent nausea. Which nursing-
process phase is the nurse primarily performing when identifying
the patient's response to the problem?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
C. Analysis/diagnosis
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Analysis/diagnosis involves interpreting assessment findings and
identifying the patient's actual or potential health responses that nursing
care can address.
, Q4. Which finding is subjective assessment data?
A. Blood pressure of 142/86 mm Hg
B. Respiratory rate of 24/min
C. Temperature of 38.4°C
D. Patient states, "I feel short of breath."
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subjective data are reported directly by the patient. Blood
pressure, respiratory rate, and temperature are objective findings.
Q5. Which activity occurs during the planning phase of the nursing
process?
A. Establishing measurable patient outcomes and selecting appropriate
interventions
B. Collecting the initial health history
C. Determining whether the intervention was effective
D. Documenting the patient's reported symptoms only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Planning involves establishing priorities, developing measurable
outcomes, and selecting nursing interventions to address identified
problems.
Q6. A nurse administers a prescribed intervention designed to
improve a patient's oxygenation. Which nursing-process phase is
being performed?
A. Assessment
B. Analysis
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Implementation is the phase in which the nurse carries out
planned nursing interventions.
Q7. A patient's oxygen saturation improves from 88% to 95% after
an intervention. Which phase is the nurse using when determining
whether the goal was achieved?
