Chapter 17 Outcome Identification and
Planning With A+ Answers
expected outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER-specific, measurable criteria used to
evaluate whether the patient goal has been met
ongoing planning - CORRECT ANSWER-planning carried out by any nurse who
interacts with the patient to keep the plan up to date, to facilitate the resolution of health
problems, to manage risk factors, and to promote function
outcome identification - CORRECT ANSWER-bservation of the patient to demonstrate
the resolution of the problems identified by the nursing diagnoses and general problem
list, along with the time frame for accomplishing these outcomes
planning - CORRECT ANSWER-establish patient goals to prevent, reduce, or resolve
the problems identified in the nursing diagnoses and determination of related nursing
interventions
During the outcome identification and planning phase of the nursing process -
CORRECT ANSWER-- Establish priorities
- Identify and write expected patient outcomes
- Select evidence-based nursing interventions
- Communicate the nursing plan of care
The primary purpose of the outcome identification and planning step of the nursing
process is to - CORRECT ANSWER-design a plan of care with and for the patient that,
once implemented, results in the prevention, reduction, or resolution of patient health
problems and the attainment of the patient's health expectations, as identified in the
patient outcomes.
Initial planning - CORRECT ANSWER-performed by the nurse with the admission
nursing history and the physical assessment.
Standardized care plan - CORRECT ANSWER-prepared care plans that identify the
nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and related nursing interventions common to a specific
population or health problem
Ongoing planning - CORRECT ANSWER-keep the plan up to date to facilitate the
resolution of health problems, manage risk factors, and promote function.
, Discharge Planning - CORRECT ANSWER-best carried out by the nurse who has
worked most closely with the patient and family, possibly in conjunction with a nurse or
social worker with a broad knowledge of existing community resources.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs - CORRECT ANSWER-- Physiologic needs
- Safety needs
- Love and belonging needs
- Self-esteem needs
- Self-actualization needs
Clinical outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER-describe the expected status of health issues
at certain points in time, after treatment is complete. They address whether the
problems are resolved or to what degree they are improved.
Functional outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER-describe the person's ability to function in
relation to the desired usual activities.
Quality-of-life outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER-focus on key factors that affect
someone's ability to enjoy life and achieve personal goals.
A nurse is planning care for a patient admitted to the hospital for treatment of a drug
overdose. What actions will the nurse take during the outcome identification and
planning step of the nursing process? Select all that apply.
a. Formulating nursing diagnoses
b. Identifying expected patient outcomes
c. Selecting evidence-based nursing interventions
d. Explaining the nursing care plan to the patient
e. Assessing the patient's mental status
f. Evaluating the patient's outcome achievement - CORRECT ANSWER-b, c, d. During
the outcome identification and planning step of the nursing process, the nurse, patient,
and family collaborate to establish priorities and identify and write expected patient
outcomes. The nurse selects evidence-based nursing interventions, and communicates
the care plan. These steps may overlap; however, formulating and validating nursing
diagnoses are typically performed during the diagnosing step. Assessing mental status
is part of the assessment step, and evaluating patient outcomes occurs during the
evaluation step of the nursing process.
Nurses on a hospital unit work to improve staff communication, as outlined in The Joint
Commission's National Patient Safety Goals. What process will best provide for
continuity of the plan of care?
a. Checking two patient identifiers, such as name and date of birth, prior to
administering medications
b. Ensuring two nurses check doses of high-risk medications such as anticoagulants or
insulin
c. Giving handoff report in the patients' rooms to update the next nurse on the plan of
care
Planning With A+ Answers
expected outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER-specific, measurable criteria used to
evaluate whether the patient goal has been met
ongoing planning - CORRECT ANSWER-planning carried out by any nurse who
interacts with the patient to keep the plan up to date, to facilitate the resolution of health
problems, to manage risk factors, and to promote function
outcome identification - CORRECT ANSWER-bservation of the patient to demonstrate
the resolution of the problems identified by the nursing diagnoses and general problem
list, along with the time frame for accomplishing these outcomes
planning - CORRECT ANSWER-establish patient goals to prevent, reduce, or resolve
the problems identified in the nursing diagnoses and determination of related nursing
interventions
During the outcome identification and planning phase of the nursing process -
CORRECT ANSWER-- Establish priorities
- Identify and write expected patient outcomes
- Select evidence-based nursing interventions
- Communicate the nursing plan of care
The primary purpose of the outcome identification and planning step of the nursing
process is to - CORRECT ANSWER-design a plan of care with and for the patient that,
once implemented, results in the prevention, reduction, or resolution of patient health
problems and the attainment of the patient's health expectations, as identified in the
patient outcomes.
Initial planning - CORRECT ANSWER-performed by the nurse with the admission
nursing history and the physical assessment.
Standardized care plan - CORRECT ANSWER-prepared care plans that identify the
nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and related nursing interventions common to a specific
population or health problem
Ongoing planning - CORRECT ANSWER-keep the plan up to date to facilitate the
resolution of health problems, manage risk factors, and promote function.
, Discharge Planning - CORRECT ANSWER-best carried out by the nurse who has
worked most closely with the patient and family, possibly in conjunction with a nurse or
social worker with a broad knowledge of existing community resources.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs - CORRECT ANSWER-- Physiologic needs
- Safety needs
- Love and belonging needs
- Self-esteem needs
- Self-actualization needs
Clinical outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER-describe the expected status of health issues
at certain points in time, after treatment is complete. They address whether the
problems are resolved or to what degree they are improved.
Functional outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER-describe the person's ability to function in
relation to the desired usual activities.
Quality-of-life outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER-focus on key factors that affect
someone's ability to enjoy life and achieve personal goals.
A nurse is planning care for a patient admitted to the hospital for treatment of a drug
overdose. What actions will the nurse take during the outcome identification and
planning step of the nursing process? Select all that apply.
a. Formulating nursing diagnoses
b. Identifying expected patient outcomes
c. Selecting evidence-based nursing interventions
d. Explaining the nursing care plan to the patient
e. Assessing the patient's mental status
f. Evaluating the patient's outcome achievement - CORRECT ANSWER-b, c, d. During
the outcome identification and planning step of the nursing process, the nurse, patient,
and family collaborate to establish priorities and identify and write expected patient
outcomes. The nurse selects evidence-based nursing interventions, and communicates
the care plan. These steps may overlap; however, formulating and validating nursing
diagnoses are typically performed during the diagnosing step. Assessing mental status
is part of the assessment step, and evaluating patient outcomes occurs during the
evaluation step of the nursing process.
Nurses on a hospital unit work to improve staff communication, as outlined in The Joint
Commission's National Patient Safety Goals. What process will best provide for
continuity of the plan of care?
a. Checking two patient identifiers, such as name and date of birth, prior to
administering medications
b. Ensuring two nurses check doses of high-risk medications such as anticoagulants or
insulin
c. Giving handoff report in the patients' rooms to update the next nurse on the plan of
care
