Solutions
A patient has a sprained ankle. The nurse applies cold
compresses on the affected ankle and instructs the patient to
keep the leg elevated. Which standard of practice is the nurse
performing?
A. Assessment
B. Diagnosis
C. Evaluation
D. Implementation Correct Answer D. Implementation
An 18-year-old patient is in the emergency department with a
fever and cough. The nurse obtains vital signs, auscultates lung
sounds, listens to heart sounds, determines the patient's level of
comfort, and collects blood and sputum samples for analysis.
Which standard of practice is performed?
A. Diagnosis
B. Evaluation
C. Assessment
D. Implementation Correct Answer C. Assessment
During which step in the nursing process would the nurse teach
a patient about the meaning of oxygen saturation readings?
A. Planning
B. Evaluation
C. Assessment
D. Implementation Correct Answer D. Implementation
, During which step of the teaching process does the nurse
determine the outcomes of teaching and measure a patient's level
of achievement of learning objectives?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation Correct Answer D. Evaluation
The nurse is reading the reports of a patient's laboratory tests.
Which standard of practice is the nurse performing?
A. Assessment
B. Diagnosis
C. Evaluation
D. Implementation Correct Answer A. Assessment
The nurse is teaching a patient about diabetes. Which statement
made by the patient indicates the affective domain of learning?
A. "Diabetes may cause cataracts and glaucoma."
B. Insulin injections will help lower my blood glucose level."
C. "I will regularly check my blood glucose level with the
glucometer."
D. "I would like to participate in the discussion about the
treatment plan." Correct Answer D. "I would like to
participate in the discussion about the treatment plan."
The nurse is teaching a patient about the prescribed hypertensive
therapy. Which question asked by the nurse helps evaluate the
effectiveness of the teaching?
A. "Can you summarize what I've explained to you?"
B. "Are you able to demonstrate how to take the medication?"
C. "How will you plan to take your medications?"