Nursing Practice: Standards,
Assessments, and Clinical Judgment
Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is the primary goal of guiding organizations in nursing practice? - Correct
answer-To prepare future nurses to improve quality and safety in healthcare.
What does the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) do? -
Correct answer-Creates and runs the NCLEX exam for nurse licensure and
regulates nursing practice.
What are National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) being renamed to in 2026? -
Correct answer-National Safety Goals (NSGs).
What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals? - Correct answer-To
expand focus from only patients to include staff, visitors, and everyone in
healthcare settings.
What is clinical judgment in nursing? - Correct answer-The observed outcome of
critical thinking and decision-making in prioritizing healthcare needs.
, What is an emergency assessment? - Correct answer-A rapid evaluation during a
life-threatening situation to support vital functions.
What is a comprehensive assessment? - Correct answer-A detailed health history
and physical examination of all body systems, usually done on admission.
What is a focused assessment? - Correct answer-An abbreviated health history and
examination used to evaluate the status of previously identified problems.
What nursing assessment technique involves checking for lumps or tenderness? -
Correct answer-Palpation.
What is the correct order of assessment techniques for the abdomen? - Correct
answer-Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation.
What is an example of subjective data collected during an assessment? - Correct
answer-Nausea, shortness of breath, malaise, or abdominal pain.
In an emergency assessment, which patient condition requires immediate attention?
- Correct answer-A patient with a respiratory rate of 60, nasal flaring, and
supraclavicular retractions.
When using an interpreter, who is the nurse actually communicating with? -
Correct answer-The patient.
Assessments, and Clinical Judgment
Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is the primary goal of guiding organizations in nursing practice? - Correct
answer-To prepare future nurses to improve quality and safety in healthcare.
What does the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) do? -
Correct answer-Creates and runs the NCLEX exam for nurse licensure and
regulates nursing practice.
What are National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) being renamed to in 2026? -
Correct answer-National Safety Goals (NSGs).
What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals? - Correct answer-To
expand focus from only patients to include staff, visitors, and everyone in
healthcare settings.
What is clinical judgment in nursing? - Correct answer-The observed outcome of
critical thinking and decision-making in prioritizing healthcare needs.
, What is an emergency assessment? - Correct answer-A rapid evaluation during a
life-threatening situation to support vital functions.
What is a comprehensive assessment? - Correct answer-A detailed health history
and physical examination of all body systems, usually done on admission.
What is a focused assessment? - Correct answer-An abbreviated health history and
examination used to evaluate the status of previously identified problems.
What nursing assessment technique involves checking for lumps or tenderness? -
Correct answer-Palpation.
What is the correct order of assessment techniques for the abdomen? - Correct
answer-Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation.
What is an example of subjective data collected during an assessment? - Correct
answer-Nausea, shortness of breath, malaise, or abdominal pain.
In an emergency assessment, which patient condition requires immediate attention?
- Correct answer-A patient with a respiratory rate of 60, nasal flaring, and
supraclavicular retractions.
When using an interpreter, who is the nurse actually communicating with? -
Correct answer-The patient.
