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NSG 521- EXAM 1 PREP UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What are the steps of the Nursing Process? - CORRECT ANSWER - ADPIE:
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Explain each step of the Nursing Process - CORRECT ANSWER - Assessment- Gather
Info
Diagnosis- Identify and prioritize the problem
Planning- Plan of care/action; Always discuss with patient but ensure its realistic (SMART)
Implementation- Nursing Actions & Intervention (Assess, Monitor, Observe and Provide)
Evaluation -Reassessing the patient; Was the desired outcome met?
What are the different types of assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER - Initial,
comprehensive, focused, emergency
Explain when each assessment will be used. (Initial, comprehensive, focused, emergency) -
CORRECT ANSWER - Initial: First assessment to establish a baseline.
Comprehensive: In-depth evaluation of overall health, usually upon admission or during routine
exams.
Focused: Targeted to a specific issue or symptom.
Emergency: Rapid assessment during critical or life-threatening situations.
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What is the difference between subjective and objective data? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Subjective data is what the patient says about their condition (symptoms); Objective data is what
the nurse observes or measures (signs).
What are nursing diagnoses? - CORRECT ANSWER - A nursing diagnosis is a clinical
judgment about a patient's response to actual or potential health problems or life processes.
What are the makes up nursing diagnoses? - CORRECT ANSWER - Problem (P): The
label or description of the patient's health issue.
Etiology (E): The cause or related factors contributing to the problem.
Signs and Symptoms (S): The defining characteristics or evidence supporting the diagnosis
(objective and subjective data).
Example: Impaired physical mobility related to post-surgical pain as evidenced by patient
reporting pain 8/10 and reluctance to ambulate.
What are the types of nursing interventions? - CORRECT ANSWER - Independent
Dependent
What is the difference between independent and dependent nursing interventions? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Independent interventions are initiated by the nurse without external
instructions, relying on their knowledge and judgment.
Dependent interventions require physician or provider orders, and the nurse follows through with
the necessary care.
What is HIPAA? And what does it do? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (1996) is a law that protects patient privacy and
confidentiality. It ensures the secure handling of health information.
Which of the following are HIPPA violations? Select All That Apply
A. Accessing a patient's medical records out of curiosity, even if you do not share or use the
information.
B. Discussing a patient's condition with the provider at the nurses' station.
NSG 521- EXAM 1 PREP UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What are the steps of the Nursing Process? - CORRECT ANSWER - ADPIE:
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Explain each step of the Nursing Process - CORRECT ANSWER - Assessment- Gather
Info
Diagnosis- Identify and prioritize the problem
Planning- Plan of care/action; Always discuss with patient but ensure its realistic (SMART)
Implementation- Nursing Actions & Intervention (Assess, Monitor, Observe and Provide)
Evaluation -Reassessing the patient; Was the desired outcome met?
What are the different types of assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER - Initial,
comprehensive, focused, emergency
Explain when each assessment will be used. (Initial, comprehensive, focused, emergency) -
CORRECT ANSWER - Initial: First assessment to establish a baseline.
Comprehensive: In-depth evaluation of overall health, usually upon admission or during routine
exams.
Focused: Targeted to a specific issue or symptom.
Emergency: Rapid assessment during critical or life-threatening situations.
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What is the difference between subjective and objective data? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Subjective data is what the patient says about their condition (symptoms); Objective data is what
the nurse observes or measures (signs).
What are nursing diagnoses? - CORRECT ANSWER - A nursing diagnosis is a clinical
judgment about a patient's response to actual or potential health problems or life processes.
What are the makes up nursing diagnoses? - CORRECT ANSWER - Problem (P): The
label or description of the patient's health issue.
Etiology (E): The cause or related factors contributing to the problem.
Signs and Symptoms (S): The defining characteristics or evidence supporting the diagnosis
(objective and subjective data).
Example: Impaired physical mobility related to post-surgical pain as evidenced by patient
reporting pain 8/10 and reluctance to ambulate.
What are the types of nursing interventions? - CORRECT ANSWER - Independent
Dependent
What is the difference between independent and dependent nursing interventions? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Independent interventions are initiated by the nurse without external
instructions, relying on their knowledge and judgment.
Dependent interventions require physician or provider orders, and the nurse follows through with
the necessary care.
What is HIPAA? And what does it do? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (1996) is a law that protects patient privacy and
confidentiality. It ensures the secure handling of health information.
Which of the following are HIPPA violations? Select All That Apply
A. Accessing a patient's medical records out of curiosity, even if you do not share or use the
information.
B. Discussing a patient's condition with the provider at the nurses' station.
