NFDN 2003 Midterm
Section 1: Nursing Process & Critical Thinking
Which step of the nursing process involves identifying actual or potential health
problems?
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Diagnosis
D. Evaluation
Answer: C – Diagnosis identifies patient problems based on assessment data.
A nurse gathers data on a patient’s vital signs, pain level, and skin color. This is an
example of:
A. Subjective data
B. Objective data
C. Secondary data
D. Tertiary data
Answer: B – Objective data are measurable and observable.
Which statement best describes critical thinking in nursing?
A. Following routines strictly
B. Using intuition alone
C. Purposeful, logical, and goal-directed thinking
D. Depending on others’ decisions
Answer: C
, In the planning phase, goals should be:
A. Broad and indefinite
B. Patient-centered and measurable
C. Focused on nurse’s preferences
D. Time-unlimited
Answer: B
An example of an evaluation outcome is:
A. “Patient will verbalize pain relief within 30 minutes.”
B. “Patient’s pain decreased from 8/10 to 3/10 after analgesic.”
Answer: B – Evaluation determines goal achievement.
Section 2: Health Assessment
Which part of the assessment is subjective data?
A. Blood pressure 130/80 mmHg
B. Patient reports nausea
C. Respirations 18/min
D. Capillary refill < 3 seconds
Answer: B
A normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 10–14/min
B. 16–20/min
C. 22–28/min
D. 30–36/min
Answer: B
Where is the apical pulse located?
A. Right midclavicular line, 4th intercostal space
B. Left midclavicular line, 5th intercostal space
Answer: B
Section 1: Nursing Process & Critical Thinking
Which step of the nursing process involves identifying actual or potential health
problems?
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Diagnosis
D. Evaluation
Answer: C – Diagnosis identifies patient problems based on assessment data.
A nurse gathers data on a patient’s vital signs, pain level, and skin color. This is an
example of:
A. Subjective data
B. Objective data
C. Secondary data
D. Tertiary data
Answer: B – Objective data are measurable and observable.
Which statement best describes critical thinking in nursing?
A. Following routines strictly
B. Using intuition alone
C. Purposeful, logical, and goal-directed thinking
D. Depending on others’ decisions
Answer: C
, In the planning phase, goals should be:
A. Broad and indefinite
B. Patient-centered and measurable
C. Focused on nurse’s preferences
D. Time-unlimited
Answer: B
An example of an evaluation outcome is:
A. “Patient will verbalize pain relief within 30 minutes.”
B. “Patient’s pain decreased from 8/10 to 3/10 after analgesic.”
Answer: B – Evaluation determines goal achievement.
Section 2: Health Assessment
Which part of the assessment is subjective data?
A. Blood pressure 130/80 mmHg
B. Patient reports nausea
C. Respirations 18/min
D. Capillary refill < 3 seconds
Answer: B
A normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 10–14/min
B. 16–20/min
C. 22–28/min
D. 30–36/min
Answer: B
Where is the apical pulse located?
A. Right midclavicular line, 4th intercostal space
B. Left midclavicular line, 5th intercostal space
Answer: B
