Nur 514 - Exam 1 Study Questions
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What are the 5 steps of the nursing process & an example of each? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Assessment - Collecting subjective & objective data from the patient
Diagnosis -Data is collected & analyzed in order to make a nursing judgment
Planning - Nurse decides the best plan while considering data
Implementation -Carrying out the plan
Evaluation -Determining whether plan was successful & what can be improved
Write an example of an initial comprehensive assessment -ongoing/partial
assessment - focused assessment & emergent assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-
Initial comprehensive: seeing a new patient for the first time at that practice
Ongoing/partial: a check up/follow up
Emergent: Pt coming into ER w/ gunshot wound
Focused: Pt broke arm or is having stomach pains
How can the nurse prepare for the assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Review pt
record
,Review pt previous & current health status w/ other healthcare professionals
Take time to educate themselves about pt diagnosis & tests performed
What is a nursing diagnosis? Give an example. - CORRECT ANSWER-Data
analyzed and by definition of NANDA "a clinical judgment concerning a human
response to health conditions/life processes, or vulnerability for that response by
an individual, family, group or community." It serves as a basis for nursing
interventions w/ achievable outcomes by nursing staff
Example: Pt came back from surgery → "Risk for infection r/t new incision &
increased WBC from possible inflammation"
What is the health belief model? When would we use it? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The health belief model is based on 3 concepts:
the existence of sufficient motivation
the belief that one is susceptible or vulnerable to a serious problem
the belief that change following a health recommendation would be beneficial to
the individual at a level of acceptable cost.
This model would be used to analyze health promotion and disease prevention.
What are some examples of subjective data? - CORRECT ANSWER-Anything
patient states
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,Does not involve measured, numeric data
Examples: sensations/symptoms, feelings, perceptions, desires, preferences,
beliefs, ideas, values, personal information
What are the 3 phases of the interview? Define them. - CORRECT ANSWER-Pre
Introductory:
Review medical record
Introductory:
Nurse introduces themselves
Explain purpose of the interview, what type of questions will be asked, and why
they will be taking notes
Nurses makes sure pt is comfortable and ensures their privacy
Working phase:
Nurse listens to patients comments on biographical data, reasons for seeking care,
history of present health concern, past health history, family history, review of
body systems for current health problems, lifestyle & health practices
Nurse & patient together determine pt problem & goal
Summary & Closing:
Nurse summarizes information obtained during working phase & validates pt
problems and goals
, They discuss possible plans to resolve the problem
Nurse asks if there are any other questions or concerns
Give examples of nonverbal communication & what to avoid when interviewing a
patient - CORRECT ANSWER-Nonverbal communication pertains to anything &
everything that is not communicated directly using your voice to speak
Examples: silence, stands (hands folded over chest), body language (standing vs.
sitting, too much eye contact vs. not enough)
Nurse interviewer should avoid silence & having an aggressive stance/body
language, maintain an appropriate amount of eye contact
Give examples of verbal communication tactics - CORRECT ANSWER-Open
ended questions
Close ended questions
Laundry listing
Giving options: "is pain sharp, radiating, pulsing, etc."
Rephrasing the question
Well-placed phrases
Inferring
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What are the 5 steps of the nursing process & an example of each? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Assessment - Collecting subjective & objective data from the patient
Diagnosis -Data is collected & analyzed in order to make a nursing judgment
Planning - Nurse decides the best plan while considering data
Implementation -Carrying out the plan
Evaluation -Determining whether plan was successful & what can be improved
Write an example of an initial comprehensive assessment -ongoing/partial
assessment - focused assessment & emergent assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-
Initial comprehensive: seeing a new patient for the first time at that practice
Ongoing/partial: a check up/follow up
Emergent: Pt coming into ER w/ gunshot wound
Focused: Pt broke arm or is having stomach pains
How can the nurse prepare for the assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Review pt
record
,Review pt previous & current health status w/ other healthcare professionals
Take time to educate themselves about pt diagnosis & tests performed
What is a nursing diagnosis? Give an example. - CORRECT ANSWER-Data
analyzed and by definition of NANDA "a clinical judgment concerning a human
response to health conditions/life processes, or vulnerability for that response by
an individual, family, group or community." It serves as a basis for nursing
interventions w/ achievable outcomes by nursing staff
Example: Pt came back from surgery → "Risk for infection r/t new incision &
increased WBC from possible inflammation"
What is the health belief model? When would we use it? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The health belief model is based on 3 concepts:
the existence of sufficient motivation
the belief that one is susceptible or vulnerable to a serious problem
the belief that change following a health recommendation would be beneficial to
the individual at a level of acceptable cost.
This model would be used to analyze health promotion and disease prevention.
What are some examples of subjective data? - CORRECT ANSWER-Anything
patient states
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,Does not involve measured, numeric data
Examples: sensations/symptoms, feelings, perceptions, desires, preferences,
beliefs, ideas, values, personal information
What are the 3 phases of the interview? Define them. - CORRECT ANSWER-Pre
Introductory:
Review medical record
Introductory:
Nurse introduces themselves
Explain purpose of the interview, what type of questions will be asked, and why
they will be taking notes
Nurses makes sure pt is comfortable and ensures their privacy
Working phase:
Nurse listens to patients comments on biographical data, reasons for seeking care,
history of present health concern, past health history, family history, review of
body systems for current health problems, lifestyle & health practices
Nurse & patient together determine pt problem & goal
Summary & Closing:
Nurse summarizes information obtained during working phase & validates pt
problems and goals
, They discuss possible plans to resolve the problem
Nurse asks if there are any other questions or concerns
Give examples of nonverbal communication & what to avoid when interviewing a
patient - CORRECT ANSWER-Nonverbal communication pertains to anything &
everything that is not communicated directly using your voice to speak
Examples: silence, stands (hands folded over chest), body language (standing vs.
sitting, too much eye contact vs. not enough)
Nurse interviewer should avoid silence & having an aggressive stance/body
language, maintain an appropriate amount of eye contact
Give examples of verbal communication tactics - CORRECT ANSWER-Open
ended questions
Close ended questions
Laundry listing
Giving options: "is pain sharp, radiating, pulsing, etc."
Rephrasing the question
Well-placed phrases
Inferring
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