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ADPIE NURSING PROCESS 2026 |
COMPREHGENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION
SUCCESS
Short-Term Goals - correct-answer - Goals that are achievable in hours or days
(e.g., 'The patient's O2 saturation will increase to ≥92% within 24 hours.').
Long-Term Goals - correct-answer - Goals that are achievable over weeks or
months (e.g., 'The patient will demonstrate proper inhaler use by discharge.').
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - correct-answer - A prioritization framework used
in care planning, including physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-
actualization needs.
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Self-Actualization - correct-answer - The process of realizing one's potential and
achieving personal growth, often in the context of patient education and long-
term self-care.
Implementation - correct-answer - The phase in nursing where the care plan is
carried out to achieve the patient's goals.
Independent Interventions - correct-answer - Nursing actions that can be
performed without a provider's order.
Dependent Interventions - correct-answer - Nursing actions that require provider
orders.
Collaborative Interventions - correct-answer - Nursing actions that involve other
healthcare professionals.
ADPIE NURSING PROCESS 2026 |
COMPREHGENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION
SUCCESS
Short-Term Goals - correct-answer - Goals that are achievable in hours or days
(e.g., 'The patient's O2 saturation will increase to ≥92% within 24 hours.').
Long-Term Goals - correct-answer - Goals that are achievable over weeks or
months (e.g., 'The patient will demonstrate proper inhaler use by discharge.').
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - correct-answer - A prioritization framework used
in care planning, including physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-
actualization needs.
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Self-Actualization - correct-answer - The process of realizing one's potential and
achieving personal growth, often in the context of patient education and long-
term self-care.
Implementation - correct-answer - The phase in nursing where the care plan is
carried out to achieve the patient's goals.
Independent Interventions - correct-answer - Nursing actions that can be
performed without a provider's order.
Dependent Interventions - correct-answer - Nursing actions that require provider
orders.
Collaborative Interventions - correct-answer - Nursing actions that involve other
healthcare professionals.
