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NUR 200 Exam 1 Critical Thinking Exam (Nur 200
Hondros) ACTUAL EXAM ALL 200 QUESTIONS and
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Which are primary purposes of nursing care? Select all that apply.
1.
Health promotion
2.
Illness prevention
3.
End-of-life care
4.
Family planning
5.
Medication planning
1. Health promotion
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2. Illness prevention
3. End-of-life care
The registered nurse is educating a graduate nurse about critical thinking when caring for
clients. Which action made by the graduate nurse indicates the use of critical thinking?
1.
Analyzing a client’s temperature changes and assessing for signs of infection
2.
Filling out food selections on the menu with the client to determine food preferences
3.
Ensuring the bed is in a low and locked position and the call light is in reach prior to leaving
the client’s room
4.
Asking the client to verify his or her name and date of birth prior to medication
administration
1. Analyzing a client’s temperature changes and assessing for signs of infection
When the graduate nurse analyzes the temperature changes and then performs further
assessments looking for signs of infection, this indicates the use of critical thinking.
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Which statement best describes a nursing diagnosis?
1.
A nursing diagnosis is the process of obtaining data from the client.
2.
A nursing diagnosis is developed when the nurse works with the client and forms goals.
3.
A nursing diagnosis is when the nurse carries out the planned interventions for the client.
4.
A nursing diagnosis involves the identification of the client’s strengths and needs based on
assessment data.
4. A nursing diagnosis involves the identification of the client’s strengths and needs based on
assessment data.
The nursing diagnosis is derived from the assessment data obtained.
What is the most effective way for a new nurse to influence health-care policy and become
involved in legislation on the local, state, and national levels?
1.
Joining and becoming involved in a professional nursing organization
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2.
Running for political office
3.
Creating a social media forum for political activism
4.
Voting in the presidential elections
1. Joining and becoming involved in a professional nursing organization
Collectively, nurses as a whole carry a stronger voice when collaborating with legislators and
lobbyists on the local, state, and national levels regarding health-care policies and reform.
Joining a professional nursing organization can also help the new nurse network.
Which nursing action is part of the evaluation phase when performing wound care for a
client?
1.
Obtaining wound measurements once a week
2.
Irrigating the wound with normal saline
3.
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NUR 200 Exam 1 Critical Thinking Exam (Nur 200
Hondros) ACTUAL EXAM ALL 200 QUESTIONS and
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Which are primary purposes of nursing care? Select all that apply.
1.
Health promotion
2.
Illness prevention
3.
End-of-life care
4.
Family planning
5.
Medication planning
1. Health promotion
1
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2. Illness prevention
3. End-of-life care
The registered nurse is educating a graduate nurse about critical thinking when caring for
clients. Which action made by the graduate nurse indicates the use of critical thinking?
1.
Analyzing a client’s temperature changes and assessing for signs of infection
2.
Filling out food selections on the menu with the client to determine food preferences
3.
Ensuring the bed is in a low and locked position and the call light is in reach prior to leaving
the client’s room
4.
Asking the client to verify his or her name and date of birth prior to medication
administration
1. Analyzing a client’s temperature changes and assessing for signs of infection
When the graduate nurse analyzes the temperature changes and then performs further
assessments looking for signs of infection, this indicates the use of critical thinking.
2
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Which statement best describes a nursing diagnosis?
1.
A nursing diagnosis is the process of obtaining data from the client.
2.
A nursing diagnosis is developed when the nurse works with the client and forms goals.
3.
A nursing diagnosis is when the nurse carries out the planned interventions for the client.
4.
A nursing diagnosis involves the identification of the client’s strengths and needs based on
assessment data.
4. A nursing diagnosis involves the identification of the client’s strengths and needs based on
assessment data.
The nursing diagnosis is derived from the assessment data obtained.
What is the most effective way for a new nurse to influence health-care policy and become
involved in legislation on the local, state, and national levels?
1.
Joining and becoming involved in a professional nursing organization
3
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2.
Running for political office
3.
Creating a social media forum for political activism
4.
Voting in the presidential elections
1. Joining and becoming involved in a professional nursing organization
Collectively, nurses as a whole carry a stronger voice when collaborating with legislators and
lobbyists on the local, state, and national levels regarding health-care policies and reform.
Joining a professional nursing organization can also help the new nurse network.
Which nursing action is part of the evaluation phase when performing wound care for a
client?
1.
Obtaining wound measurements once a week
2.
Irrigating the wound with normal saline
3.
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