NUR 3065 COMPLETE PREP U
CHAPTER 2 BASED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A nurse has completed data analysis. Which of the following would the nurse identify first as the result? -
ANS-✅Nursing diagnosis
Explanation:
The end result of data analysis is the identification of a nursing diagnosis, collaborative problem, or need
for referral to another health care professional. After nursing diagnoses are identified, then outcomes,
planning, implementation, and evaluation occur.
A nursing instructor is describing why data analysis is considered a very difficult step in the nursing
process. Which of the following would the instructor identify? - ANS-✅It requires diagnostic reasoning
skills.
Explanation:
Data analysis is a very difficult step because the nurse is required to use diagnostic reasoning skills to
interpret data accurately. Although abnormal data must be identified, nursing diagnoses developed, and
conclusions documented, these are not the reasons for why data analysis is a difficult step.
Which of the following would be most important for a nurse when developing critical thinking skills? -
ANS-✅Maintenance of an open mind
Explanation:
To think critically, a nurse needs to keep an open mind, explore alternatives, use sound rationales, and
avoid hurried decisions. The critical thinker also uses each clinical experience to learn new information
and to add to the knowledge base.
The nurse has completed an assessment on a new client. After gathering the data, formulating a nursing
diagnosis, and developing a plan of care, it is important for the nurse, before finalizing the plan, to - ANS-
✅discuss the plan with the client
Explanation:
Sharing the assessment and plan with the client will allow the client to offer his or her opinion, concerns,
and willingness to proceed with the interventions. This makes the client an active participant in his or
her plan of care.
OLD CART is a mnemonic that will help the nurse remember the steps in the nursing process. - ANS-
✅False.
Explanation:
OLD CART is a mnemonic that can help the nurse ask specific questions when performing an assessment.
The nurse collects data from a client with a nonproductive cough and labored respirations at a rate of
24/minute. What other data should the nurse collect before formulating an appropriate nursing
diagnosis? - ANS-✅status of breath sounds
Explanation:
Certain cues are pointing toward a respiratory problem for this client; however, no data have been
gathered on breath sounds, which needs to be done before formulating an appropriate nursing
CHAPTER 2 BASED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A nurse has completed data analysis. Which of the following would the nurse identify first as the result? -
ANS-✅Nursing diagnosis
Explanation:
The end result of data analysis is the identification of a nursing diagnosis, collaborative problem, or need
for referral to another health care professional. After nursing diagnoses are identified, then outcomes,
planning, implementation, and evaluation occur.
A nursing instructor is describing why data analysis is considered a very difficult step in the nursing
process. Which of the following would the instructor identify? - ANS-✅It requires diagnostic reasoning
skills.
Explanation:
Data analysis is a very difficult step because the nurse is required to use diagnostic reasoning skills to
interpret data accurately. Although abnormal data must be identified, nursing diagnoses developed, and
conclusions documented, these are not the reasons for why data analysis is a difficult step.
Which of the following would be most important for a nurse when developing critical thinking skills? -
ANS-✅Maintenance of an open mind
Explanation:
To think critically, a nurse needs to keep an open mind, explore alternatives, use sound rationales, and
avoid hurried decisions. The critical thinker also uses each clinical experience to learn new information
and to add to the knowledge base.
The nurse has completed an assessment on a new client. After gathering the data, formulating a nursing
diagnosis, and developing a plan of care, it is important for the nurse, before finalizing the plan, to - ANS-
✅discuss the plan with the client
Explanation:
Sharing the assessment and plan with the client will allow the client to offer his or her opinion, concerns,
and willingness to proceed with the interventions. This makes the client an active participant in his or
her plan of care.
OLD CART is a mnemonic that will help the nurse remember the steps in the nursing process. - ANS-
✅False.
Explanation:
OLD CART is a mnemonic that can help the nurse ask specific questions when performing an assessment.
The nurse collects data from a client with a nonproductive cough and labored respirations at a rate of
24/minute. What other data should the nurse collect before formulating an appropriate nursing
diagnosis? - ANS-✅status of breath sounds
Explanation:
Certain cues are pointing toward a respiratory problem for this client; however, no data have been
gathered on breath sounds, which needs to be done before formulating an appropriate nursing
