Assessment Flashcards
What are the five steps of the nursing process?
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
True or False: The nursing process is a linear and unchanging sequence of steps.
False
Fill in the blank: The first step in the nursing process is _____
Assessment
What is the primary purpose of the assessment phase?
To gather comprehensive data about the patient’s health status.
What is the focus of the diagnosis phase in the nursing process?
To identify the patient’s health problems based on assessment data.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of the planning phase? A) Setting goals B) Identifying interventions C) Conducting assessments
C) Conducting assessments
What does the implementation phase involve?
Carrying out the nursing interventions outlined in the care plan.
True or False: Evaluation is the final step of the nursing process and is not revisited.
False
Short Answer: What is the outcome of the evaluation phase?
Determining the effectiveness of the nursing interventions and modifying the care plan as necessary.
What is a nursing diagnosis?
A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community responses to actual or potential health problems.
Fill in the blank: The nursing process is a _____ approach to patient care.
Systematic
Multiple Choice: Which phase includes setting measurable and achievable goals? A) Assessment B) Planning C) Implementation
B) Planning
True or False: The nursing process can be used in any healthcare setting.
True
What role does critical thinking play in the nursing process?
It enables nurses to make informed decisions and analyze patient data effectively.
Fill in the blank: During the assessment phase, nurses collect data from _____ sources.
Multiple
What is the significance of patient involvement in the nursing process?
It enhances the effectiveness of care and ensures that the patient’s preferences and values are respected.
Multiple Choice: Which step of the nursing process involves modifying the care plan if goals are not met? A) Assessment B) Evaluation C) Implementation
B) Evaluation
True or False: Nursing interventions are always the same for every patient with the same diagnosis.
False
What is the importance of documentation in the nursing process?
It provides a legal record of care and facilitates communication among healthcare team members.
Fill in the blank: The nursing process is based on _____ theory.
Nursing
Short Answer: How can nurses ensure the nursing process is patient-centered?
By involving patients in decision-making and tailoring care to their individual needs.
What is the role of evidence-based practice in the nursing process?
It guides nurses in making clinical decisions based on the best available evidence.
Fill in the blank: The nursing diagnosis must be supported by _____ data.
Assessment
Multiple Choice: What type of nursing diagnosis focuses on the patient’s response to a health condition? A) Actual B) Risk C) Health Promotion
A) Actual
True or False: The nursing process is only applicable in acute care settings.
False
What is the significance of the planning phase in the nursing process?
It outlines the strategies to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Fill in the blank: The nursing process helps to ensure _____ and continuity of patient care.
Quality
