NUR 155 Narrative Exam Review
Step 1: Getting the Information - Answers-Competencies:
Determining important information to collect
Scanning the environment
identifying signs and symptoms
assessing systematically and comprehensively
ensuring accurate information
Determining important information to collect: (G) - Answers-Collecting data that will affect the plan of
the initial care of the patient as well as what information requires vigilant monitoring of the patient.
Scanning the environment: (G) - Answers-to quickly look over a location (immediate surroundings) of
interest; use one's senses to perceive the elements and events in an environment to determine their
meaning, identify their meaning, identify any dangers or threats, and use information to make decisions
Identifying Signs and Symptoms: (G) - Answers-Signs: objective data a nurse can measure or observe
Symptoms: subjective data the patient, family members, or others tell the nurse which is not objectively
measured.
Ensuring accurate information: (G) - Answers-Verifying that collected information is accurate.
Step 1: Getting the Information - Answers-Competencies:
Determining important information to collect
Scanning the environment
identifying signs and symptoms
assessing systematically and comprehensively
ensuring accurate information
Determining important information to collect: (G) - Answers-Collecting data that will affect the plan of
the initial care of the patient as well as what information requires vigilant monitoring of the patient.
Scanning the environment: (G) - Answers-to quickly look over a location (immediate surroundings) of
interest; use one's senses to perceive the elements and events in an environment to determine their
meaning, identify their meaning, identify any dangers or threats, and use information to make decisions
Identifying Signs and Symptoms: (G) - Answers-Signs: objective data a nurse can measure or observe
Symptoms: subjective data the patient, family members, or others tell the nurse which is not objectively
measured.
Ensuring accurate information: (G) - Answers-Verifying that collected information is accurate.
