NUR 200 Exam #1 Questions & Correct Answers
-an active, organized, cognitive process used to carefully examine ones thinking and
the thinking of others
-recognizing an issue exists, analyzing info, evaluating info, and making conclusions
Critical Thinking Defined -using critical thinking
-learning is a lifelong process
-intellectual knowledge, as well as refining the ability to think, solve problems, and
Thinking and Learning make judgements
-what level of critical thinking (basic, complex, commitment)
1.) knowledge base
2.) experience
3.) nursing process competencies
5 Components of Critical Thinking 4.) attitudes
5.) standards
-a systematic problem solving process that guides all nursing actions
-purpose is to help the nurse provide goal-directed, client-centered care
Nursing Process Definition -originated in 1955 as a series of phases describing the process of nursing
-assists in establishing priorities
1.) Assessment
2.) Diagnosis
3.) Planning (outcomes, then interventions)
4.) Implementation
Phases of the Nursing Process 5.) Evaluation
-all the steps are interrelated
-gathering data
Assessment: The First Phase -continuing process
-may be independent or collaborative problem
-use NANDA
Diagnosis -identify the client's health needs
NANDA -is the language all nurses are supposed to speak
-planning outcomes (NOC)
Planning -planning interventions (NIC)
-action phase when the nurse acts or carries out the plans that were supposed to
Implementation happen
Evaluation -compare the actual results with the results that were predicted
-collection and validation of data
2 Stages to Assessment -analysis of data
-standard, unchanging procedures
-never delegate something to a UAP that is assessment, evaluation, or teaching
What can a UAP do? -can reiterate the information that was already told/taught to them, the cannot inform
them of new information
-need to do the thinking piece
-assessment, evaluation, and teaching
What should/must a nurse do? -will always conduct the interview
-symptoms
-the client is sharing the information
subjective data -must be put in quotations
-covert data
-signs
objective data -overt data
, NUR 200 Exam #1 Questions & Correct Answers
-my assessment
primary data -client statements
-chart review
secondary data -family statements
Initial Assessment -the first impression and assessment made
-tracking old issues and new issues
Ongoing Assessment -typically occurs after the initial assessment
-completed our database
Comprehensive Assessment -more about them (social)
-special needs assessment
Focused Assessement -ADL assessments
-mobility
-transfer
-toileting
-continence
-bathing
ADL assessment areas
-dressing
-feeding
-observations
What does a Comprehensive Assessment -health history
Include? -physical assessment
-nursing health history
-biographical data
-chief complaint/reason for being here
-history of present illness
-client's perception of health status
-what does the client expect?
-past medical history
Nursing Interview ( Comprehensive -family and social history
Assessment) -medications
-CAM
-review of body systems
-all we want are the facts
Directive Interviewing -close-ended questions
-each has its advantages and disadvantages
Non-directive Interviewing -best to use a combination of both
-face the patient
-open, relaxed posture
non-verbal communication -lean into patient
-keep appropriate eye contact
-open-ended
-focused
verbal communication -avoid asking "why"
-watch the jargon
-make sure everyone understands
-prepare the client
-summarize
-is that all? any questions?
-thank the client
Ending the Interview -encourage further communication
-whats next?
-anything else i can do for you?
-an active, organized, cognitive process used to carefully examine ones thinking and
the thinking of others
-recognizing an issue exists, analyzing info, evaluating info, and making conclusions
Critical Thinking Defined -using critical thinking
-learning is a lifelong process
-intellectual knowledge, as well as refining the ability to think, solve problems, and
Thinking and Learning make judgements
-what level of critical thinking (basic, complex, commitment)
1.) knowledge base
2.) experience
3.) nursing process competencies
5 Components of Critical Thinking 4.) attitudes
5.) standards
-a systematic problem solving process that guides all nursing actions
-purpose is to help the nurse provide goal-directed, client-centered care
Nursing Process Definition -originated in 1955 as a series of phases describing the process of nursing
-assists in establishing priorities
1.) Assessment
2.) Diagnosis
3.) Planning (outcomes, then interventions)
4.) Implementation
Phases of the Nursing Process 5.) Evaluation
-all the steps are interrelated
-gathering data
Assessment: The First Phase -continuing process
-may be independent or collaborative problem
-use NANDA
Diagnosis -identify the client's health needs
NANDA -is the language all nurses are supposed to speak
-planning outcomes (NOC)
Planning -planning interventions (NIC)
-action phase when the nurse acts or carries out the plans that were supposed to
Implementation happen
Evaluation -compare the actual results with the results that were predicted
-collection and validation of data
2 Stages to Assessment -analysis of data
-standard, unchanging procedures
-never delegate something to a UAP that is assessment, evaluation, or teaching
What can a UAP do? -can reiterate the information that was already told/taught to them, the cannot inform
them of new information
-need to do the thinking piece
-assessment, evaluation, and teaching
What should/must a nurse do? -will always conduct the interview
-symptoms
-the client is sharing the information
subjective data -must be put in quotations
-covert data
-signs
objective data -overt data
, NUR 200 Exam #1 Questions & Correct Answers
-my assessment
primary data -client statements
-chart review
secondary data -family statements
Initial Assessment -the first impression and assessment made
-tracking old issues and new issues
Ongoing Assessment -typically occurs after the initial assessment
-completed our database
Comprehensive Assessment -more about them (social)
-special needs assessment
Focused Assessement -ADL assessments
-mobility
-transfer
-toileting
-continence
-bathing
ADL assessment areas
-dressing
-feeding
-observations
What does a Comprehensive Assessment -health history
Include? -physical assessment
-nursing health history
-biographical data
-chief complaint/reason for being here
-history of present illness
-client's perception of health status
-what does the client expect?
-past medical history
Nursing Interview ( Comprehensive -family and social history
Assessment) -medications
-CAM
-review of body systems
-all we want are the facts
Directive Interviewing -close-ended questions
-each has its advantages and disadvantages
Non-directive Interviewing -best to use a combination of both
-face the patient
-open, relaxed posture
non-verbal communication -lean into patient
-keep appropriate eye contact
-open-ended
-focused
verbal communication -avoid asking "why"
-watch the jargon
-make sure everyone understands
-prepare the client
-summarize
-is that all? any questions?
-thank the client
Ending the Interview -encourage further communication
-whats next?
-anything else i can do for you?
