NURSING DIAGOSIS

A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON NURSING DIAGNOSIS . What is the primary purpose of a nursing diagnosis? a) To define a patient's medical condition b) To determine the cause of a disease c) To identify patient responses to health conditions d) To prescribe medical treatment c) To identify patient responses to health conditions Which of the following is an example of a correctly written nursing diagnosis? a) Pneumonia related to bacterial infection as evidenced by fever and cough b) Ineffective Airway Clearance related to increased mucus production as evidenced by dyspnea and crackles c) Myocardial Infarction related to arterial blockage as evidenced by chest pain d) Diabetes Mellitus related to insulin resistance as evidenced by high blood sugar levels b) Ineffective Airway Clearance related to increased mucus production as evidenced by dyspnea and crackles A nursing diagnosis differs from a medical diagnosis because it: a) Is focused on disease pathology b) Identifies patient responses to health problems c) Is written by a physician d) Always requires medication as treatment b) Identifies patient responses to health problems Which component is NOT required in a nursing diagnosis statement? a) Problem statement b) Etiology (related factors) c) Signs and symptoms d) Medical condition d) Medical condition Which of the following nursing diagnoses is correctly prioritized for a patient experiencing both acute pain and risk for infection? a) Risk for Infection first, followed by Acute Pain b) Acute Pain first, followed by Risk for Infection c) They are equal in priority d) Nursing diagnoses do not require prioritization b) Acute Pain first, followed by Risk for Infection Which nursing diagnosis is correctly categorized as a "risk" diagnosis? a) Risk for Falls related to unsteady gait b) Impaired Gas Exchange related to alveolar damage as evidenced by low oxygen saturation c) Deficient Fluid Volume related to excessive vomiting as evidenced by dry mucous membranes d) Impaired Skin Integrity related to prolonged immobility as evidenced by pressure ulcers a) Risk for Falls related to unsteady gait Which of the following best describes a collaborative problem? a) A problem that requires only independent nursing interventions b) A problem managed jointly by nurses and other healthcare providers c) A nursing diagnosis that involves only physical symptoms d) A problem that does not require medical intervention b) A problem managed jointly by nurses and other healthcare providers What is the defining characteristic of a health promotion nursing diagnosis? a) It focuses on improving a patient's level of wellness b) It identifies a current illness or injury c) It requires immediate medical treatment d) It is used only for terminally ill patients a) It focuses on improving a patient's level of wellness Which of the following nursing diagnoses is an example of a syndrome diagnosis? a) Risk for Falls b) Chronic Pain c) Post-Trauma Syndrome d) Deficient Knowledge c) Post-Trauma Syndrome What is the primary focus when formulating a nursing diagnosis? a) The patient's medical condition b) The physician’s treatment plan c) The patient's response to health problems d) The use of diagnostic tests c) The patient's response to health problems Which of the following is a correctly formatted three-part nursing diagnosis? a) Anxiety related to upcoming surgery as evidenced by restlessness and increased heart rate b) Risk for Infection related to surgery c) Impaired Physical Mobility related to surgery d) Acute Pain as evidenced by patient complaint a) Anxiety related to upcoming surgery as evidenced by restlessness and increased heart rate Which of the following nursing diagnoses would take highest priority for a patient in respiratory distress? a) Impaired Gas Exchange b) Risk for Falls c) Deficient Knowledge d) Disturbed Sleep Pattern a) Impaired Gas Exchange How does a nurse determine the accuracy of a nursing diagnosis? a) By conducting a thorough patient assessment b) By relying solely on the physician’s notes c) By selecting the most common diagnosis for the patient’s condition d) By choosing a medical diagnosis instead a) By conducting a thorough patient assessment Which of the following is an example of a wellness nursing diagnosis? a) Readiness for Enhanced Nutrition b) Impaired Physical Mobility c) Acute Pain d) Deficient Fluid Volume a) Readiness for Enhanced Nutrition What is the primary goal of a nursing diagnosis? To identify patient responses to health conditions and guide nursing interventions. How does a nursing diagnosis differ from a medical diagnosis? A nursing diagnosis focuses on the patient's response to health problems, while a medical diagnosis identifies a disease or condition. What are the three components of a nursing diagnosis? Problem statement, etiology (related factors), and defining characteristics (signs and symptoms). Why is it important to prioritize nursing diagnoses? Prioritization ensures that life-threatening and urgent patient needs are addressed first, improving patient outcomes. What is the difference between an actual nursing diagnosis and a risk nursing diagnosis? An actual nursing diagnosis identifies an existing problem with defining characteristics, while a risk nursing diagnosis identifies a potential problem that has not yet occurred. How do nurses develop an appropriate nursing diagnosis? By conducting a thorough assessment, id