NUR 155 NARRATIVE EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Step 1: Getting the Information - ANSWERCompetencies:
Determining important information to collect
Scanning the environment
identifying signs and symptoms
assessing systematically and comprehensively
ensuring accurate information
Determining important information to collect: (G) - ANSWERCollecting data that will
affect the plan of the initial care of the patient as well as what information requires
vigilant monitoring of the patient.
Ensuring accurate information: (G) - ANSWERVerifying that collected information is
accurate.
Step 2: Making Meaning of the Information - ANSWERClustering Related
Information
Identifying Assumptions
Recognizing Inconsistencies
Distinguishing Relevant from Irrelevant Information
Judging How Much Ambiguity is Acceptable
Comparing and Contrasting
Predicting Potential Complications
Collaborating with healthcare team members
Determining patient care needs/healthcare environment issues
Clustering Related Information: (M) - ANSWERGrouping together information with a
common theme
Identifying Assumptions: (M) - ANSWERRecognizing when something is taken for
granted or presented as a fact without supporting evidence
Recognizing Inconsistencies: (M) - ANSWERrealizing when pieces of information
contradict each other
Distinguishing Relevant from Irrelevant Information: (M) - ANSWERpertinent
information that bears upon or is connected to the situation or matter at hand.
Judging How Much Ambiguity is Acceptable: (M) - ANSWERHow much wiggle room
you have when applying a rule to a particular situation
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Step 1: Getting the Information - ANSWERCompetencies:
Determining important information to collect
Scanning the environment
identifying signs and symptoms
assessing systematically and comprehensively
ensuring accurate information
Determining important information to collect: (G) - ANSWERCollecting data that will
affect the plan of the initial care of the patient as well as what information requires
vigilant monitoring of the patient.
Ensuring accurate information: (G) - ANSWERVerifying that collected information is
accurate.
Step 2: Making Meaning of the Information - ANSWERClustering Related
Information
Identifying Assumptions
Recognizing Inconsistencies
Distinguishing Relevant from Irrelevant Information
Judging How Much Ambiguity is Acceptable
Comparing and Contrasting
Predicting Potential Complications
Collaborating with healthcare team members
Determining patient care needs/healthcare environment issues
Clustering Related Information: (M) - ANSWERGrouping together information with a
common theme
Identifying Assumptions: (M) - ANSWERRecognizing when something is taken for
granted or presented as a fact without supporting evidence
Recognizing Inconsistencies: (M) - ANSWERrealizing when pieces of information
contradict each other
Distinguishing Relevant from Irrelevant Information: (M) - ANSWERpertinent
information that bears upon or is connected to the situation or matter at hand.
Judging How Much Ambiguity is Acceptable: (M) - ANSWERHow much wiggle room
you have when applying a rule to a particular situation
