NUR 311 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Nursing process: 1 Assessment
Answer:
Collecting subjective (what the patient says) and objective (what you observe) data.
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2. Nursing process: 2 Diagnosis
Answer:
Analyzing subjective and objective data to make a clinical judgement.
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3. Nursing process: 3 Planning
Answer:
Determining outcome criteria and developing a plan.
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4. Nursing process: 4 Implementation
Answer:
Carrying out the plan
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5. Nursing process: 5 Evaluation
Answer:
The assessing wheather outcome criteria have been met and revising the plan as necessary
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6. Steps of the nursing process
Answer:
Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation
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7. Comprehensive assessment
Answer:
It has subjective and objective data, family history, past health history, lifestyle, and health practices.
The frequency of this type of assessment depends on age, risk factors, health status, health promotion
practices, and lifestyle.
Usually done on admission or first seen in out patient setting.
Question:
8. Partial assessment
, Answer:
Assumes an initial assessment was already done.
Continued data collection after a comprehensive assessment; therefore, you already have a baseline. Mini
overview, less in depth, reassed any previously identified problems, deect any new problems.
Ex: Reassessing lung sounds and O2 sat mid shift on a pt w/ pnemonia.
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9. Focused or problem-oriented assessment
Answer:
Doesn't replace a comprehensive assessment (they should have one at some point for a database)
Provides a more in-depth assessment of the client's problem than the comprehensive assessment
Does not address areas not related to the problem
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10. Emergency assessment
Answer:
Very rapid assessment in life thretening situations (ABC's)
The goal is to provide prompt treatment
The main concern is preventing death
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11. What does holistic assessment mean
Answer:
Body, mind, spirit, sociocultural (family), and developmental (age).
Assesses the whole person, not just the physical condition
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12. What is included in a holistic assessment
Answer:
History of present health concern, personal health history, family history, lifestyle and health practices,
physical assessment, and objective data collection
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13. Interview process: 1 Pre-introductory phase
Answer:
-Review client's record (don't skip)
-Review client's status w/ other healthcare team members
-Become educated about the client's diagnosis and test performed
-Reflect on your personal feelings regarding the initial enountor withh client
-Obtain and organize materials needed for assessment
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14. Interview process: 2 Introductory phase
Answer:
-Introducing yourself, discussing the purpose of the interview, etc.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Nursing process: 1 Assessment
Answer:
Collecting subjective (what the patient says) and objective (what you observe) data.
Question:
2. Nursing process: 2 Diagnosis
Answer:
Analyzing subjective and objective data to make a clinical judgement.
Question:
3. Nursing process: 3 Planning
Answer:
Determining outcome criteria and developing a plan.
Question:
4. Nursing process: 4 Implementation
Answer:
Carrying out the plan
Question:
5. Nursing process: 5 Evaluation
Answer:
The assessing wheather outcome criteria have been met and revising the plan as necessary
Question:
6. Steps of the nursing process
Answer:
Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation
Question:
7. Comprehensive assessment
Answer:
It has subjective and objective data, family history, past health history, lifestyle, and health practices.
The frequency of this type of assessment depends on age, risk factors, health status, health promotion
practices, and lifestyle.
Usually done on admission or first seen in out patient setting.
Question:
8. Partial assessment
, Answer:
Assumes an initial assessment was already done.
Continued data collection after a comprehensive assessment; therefore, you already have a baseline. Mini
overview, less in depth, reassed any previously identified problems, deect any new problems.
Ex: Reassessing lung sounds and O2 sat mid shift on a pt w/ pnemonia.
Question:
9. Focused or problem-oriented assessment
Answer:
Doesn't replace a comprehensive assessment (they should have one at some point for a database)
Provides a more in-depth assessment of the client's problem than the comprehensive assessment
Does not address areas not related to the problem
Question:
10. Emergency assessment
Answer:
Very rapid assessment in life thretening situations (ABC's)
The goal is to provide prompt treatment
The main concern is preventing death
Question:
11. What does holistic assessment mean
Answer:
Body, mind, spirit, sociocultural (family), and developmental (age).
Assesses the whole person, not just the physical condition
Question:
12. What is included in a holistic assessment
Answer:
History of present health concern, personal health history, family history, lifestyle and health practices,
physical assessment, and objective data collection
Question:
13. Interview process: 1 Pre-introductory phase
Answer:
-Review client's record (don't skip)
-Review client's status w/ other healthcare team members
-Become educated about the client's diagnosis and test performed
-Reflect on your personal feelings regarding the initial enountor withh client
-Obtain and organize materials needed for assessment
Question:
14. Interview process: 2 Introductory phase
Answer:
-Introducing yourself, discussing the purpose of the interview, etc.
