ACKLEY AND LADWIGS NURSING DIAGNOSIS
HANDBOOK EXAMINATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ The first two components of a nursing diagnosis statement are
linked by the phrase "as evidenced by" and the last two parts of the
nursing diagnosis statement are linked by the phrase "related to."
Answer: False
◉ Airway clearance, ineffective related to excessive mucus
production as manifested by shortness of breath on exertion, is an
appropriate nursing diagnosis . Answer: True
◉ Assigning a nursing diagnosis can be a function of the registered
nurse, licensed practical nurse, or medical assistant. Answer: False
◉ A nursing diagnosis is a statement about the actual or potential
health concerns of the client that can be managed through
independent nursing interventions. Answer: True
◉ A client who has sustained injuries as a result of a car accident is
having trouble sleeping and constantly relieves the incident. What
diagnostic statement should nurse make for this client? Answer:
, Posttrauma response related to the automobile accident AEB
nightmares, insomnia
◉ Which intervention should the nurse perform as part of the
nursing diagnosis process? Answer: Direct nursing interventions to
meet the client's high-priority needs.
◉ What the rationale for the use of the accepted NANDA-I approved
nursing diagnoses? Answer: Words and terms are the actual
diagnostic labels on which the entire client-oriented nursing
statement is built.
◉ What is the corrects sequence when composing a diagnostic
statement?
1. Eitiology
2. Problem
3. Signs and symptoms Answer: 2, 1, 3
◉ Which statement accurately describes the correct use of a nursing
care plan? Answer: ) Provides specific guidelines directed towards
the nurse to follow when caring for the client.
◉ The nurse analyzed data regarding the client's chief of concern.
Which information should the nurse include in the nursing
diagnosis? Answer: Identification of the nursing care problem
HANDBOOK EXAMINATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ The first two components of a nursing diagnosis statement are
linked by the phrase "as evidenced by" and the last two parts of the
nursing diagnosis statement are linked by the phrase "related to."
Answer: False
◉ Airway clearance, ineffective related to excessive mucus
production as manifested by shortness of breath on exertion, is an
appropriate nursing diagnosis . Answer: True
◉ Assigning a nursing diagnosis can be a function of the registered
nurse, licensed practical nurse, or medical assistant. Answer: False
◉ A nursing diagnosis is a statement about the actual or potential
health concerns of the client that can be managed through
independent nursing interventions. Answer: True
◉ A client who has sustained injuries as a result of a car accident is
having trouble sleeping and constantly relieves the incident. What
diagnostic statement should nurse make for this client? Answer:
, Posttrauma response related to the automobile accident AEB
nightmares, insomnia
◉ Which intervention should the nurse perform as part of the
nursing diagnosis process? Answer: Direct nursing interventions to
meet the client's high-priority needs.
◉ What the rationale for the use of the accepted NANDA-I approved
nursing diagnoses? Answer: Words and terms are the actual
diagnostic labels on which the entire client-oriented nursing
statement is built.
◉ What is the corrects sequence when composing a diagnostic
statement?
1. Eitiology
2. Problem
3. Signs and symptoms Answer: 2, 1, 3
◉ Which statement accurately describes the correct use of a nursing
care plan? Answer: ) Provides specific guidelines directed towards
the nurse to follow when caring for the client.
◉ The nurse analyzed data regarding the client's chief of concern.
Which information should the nurse include in the nursing
diagnosis? Answer: Identification of the nursing care problem
