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2026/2027
State Nurse Practice Act (NPA) - ANSWER:-Defines the scope
of LPN/LVN practice in each state.
Vocational Nurse Response to IV Infusion Task - ANSWER:-
Inform the charge nurse of her lack of training in this
procedure.
Goals in Nursing Care - ANSWER:-Specific outcomes that
nursing interventions aim to achieve for the patient.
Patient's Body Language - ANSWER:-Non-verbal cues that may
indicate a patient's discomfort or pain.
Nursing Process Step: Assessment - ANSWER:-The initial step
in the nursing process where data is collected.
,Nursing Process Step: Evaluation - ANSWER:-The step where
the effectiveness of nursing interventions is assessed.
Clarification - ANSWER:-The nurse should ask for clarification
if unsure of what is meant by one of the patient's responses.
Discouraging Daytime Napping - ANSWER:-Discouraging
daytime napping increases the probability of sleep.
Activity Intolerance Priority - ANSWER:-Activity intolerance is
the highest priority as it has to do with activities that are
essential to life.
Complete Problem Statement - ANSWER:-A complete problem
statement/nursing diagnosis must have a NANDA stem,
etiology, and signs and symptoms (etiology) of the problem
assessed.
Potential Problems in Care Plan - ANSWER:-Addressing
potential problems prevents complications by early action
rather than waiting for a problem to materialize.
,Medication Reconciliation Importance - ANSWER:-The most
important information to include is the patient reports taking
Ginkgo biloba daily for the last 6 months.
Nursing Process Step: Assessment - ANSWER:-The step in the
nursing process that involves gathering information about the
patient's condition.
Nursing Process Step: Planning - ANSWER:-The step in the
nursing process that involves setting goals and determining
interventions.
Nursing Process Step: Implementation - ANSWER:-The step in
the nursing process that involves executing the planned
interventions.
Nursing Process Step: Evaluation - ANSWER:-The step in the
nursing process that involves assessing the effectiveness of
the interventions.
NANDA Stem - ANSWER:-The standardized language used to
describe nursing diagnoses.
, Etiology in Nursing Diagnosis - ANSWER:-The underlying cause
or contributing factors of a patient's problem.
Signs and Symptoms - ANSWER:-The clinical manifestations
that indicate the presence of a problem.
Knowledge Deficit - ANSWER:-A lack of understanding or
information regarding a specific topic, such as weight
reduction diet.
Risk for Dehydration - ANSWER:-A nursing diagnosis indicating
the potential for fluid imbalance due to factors like vomiting.
Altered Self-Image - ANSWER:-A nursing diagnosis related to a
patient's perception of their body image, often due to
excessive weight.
Cognitive Level: Application - ANSWER:-A level of cognitive
learning where the learner applies knowledge to real-life
situations.
Test Bank questions and answers with well
verified Answers A+ 10.0 Edition LATEST EXAM
2026/2027
State Nurse Practice Act (NPA) - ANSWER:-Defines the scope
of LPN/LVN practice in each state.
Vocational Nurse Response to IV Infusion Task - ANSWER:-
Inform the charge nurse of her lack of training in this
procedure.
Goals in Nursing Care - ANSWER:-Specific outcomes that
nursing interventions aim to achieve for the patient.
Patient's Body Language - ANSWER:-Non-verbal cues that may
indicate a patient's discomfort or pain.
Nursing Process Step: Assessment - ANSWER:-The initial step
in the nursing process where data is collected.
,Nursing Process Step: Evaluation - ANSWER:-The step where
the effectiveness of nursing interventions is assessed.
Clarification - ANSWER:-The nurse should ask for clarification
if unsure of what is meant by one of the patient's responses.
Discouraging Daytime Napping - ANSWER:-Discouraging
daytime napping increases the probability of sleep.
Activity Intolerance Priority - ANSWER:-Activity intolerance is
the highest priority as it has to do with activities that are
essential to life.
Complete Problem Statement - ANSWER:-A complete problem
statement/nursing diagnosis must have a NANDA stem,
etiology, and signs and symptoms (etiology) of the problem
assessed.
Potential Problems in Care Plan - ANSWER:-Addressing
potential problems prevents complications by early action
rather than waiting for a problem to materialize.
,Medication Reconciliation Importance - ANSWER:-The most
important information to include is the patient reports taking
Ginkgo biloba daily for the last 6 months.
Nursing Process Step: Assessment - ANSWER:-The step in the
nursing process that involves gathering information about the
patient's condition.
Nursing Process Step: Planning - ANSWER:-The step in the
nursing process that involves setting goals and determining
interventions.
Nursing Process Step: Implementation - ANSWER:-The step in
the nursing process that involves executing the planned
interventions.
Nursing Process Step: Evaluation - ANSWER:-The step in the
nursing process that involves assessing the effectiveness of
the interventions.
NANDA Stem - ANSWER:-The standardized language used to
describe nursing diagnoses.
, Etiology in Nursing Diagnosis - ANSWER:-The underlying cause
or contributing factors of a patient's problem.
Signs and Symptoms - ANSWER:-The clinical manifestations
that indicate the presence of a problem.
Knowledge Deficit - ANSWER:-A lack of understanding or
information regarding a specific topic, such as weight
reduction diet.
Risk for Dehydration - ANSWER:-A nursing diagnosis indicating
the potential for fluid imbalance due to factors like vomiting.
Altered Self-Image - ANSWER:-A nursing diagnosis related to a
patient's perception of their body image, often due to
excessive weight.
Cognitive Level: Application - ANSWER:-A level of cognitive
learning where the learner applies knowledge to real-life
situations.
