Chapter 4

Question 1

Assessment:

Answer 1

information gathering regarding the current status of a particular patient, including evaluation of past history and physical examination; provides a baseline of information and clues to effectiveness of therapy.

Question 2

Evaluation:

Answer 2

part of the nursing process; determining the effects of the interventions that were instituted for the patient and leading to further assessment and intervention.

Question 3

Interventions:

Answer 3

actions undertaken to meet a patient’s needs, such as administration of drugs, comfort measures, or patient teaching.

Question 4

Nursing:

Answer 4

the art of nurturing and administering to the sick, combined with the scientific application of chemistry, anatomy, physiology, biology, nutrition, psychology, and pharmacology to the particular clinical situation.

Question 5

Nursing conclusion:

Answer 5

statement of an actual or potential concern, based on the assessment of a particular clinical situation, which directs needed nursing interventions.

Question 6

Nursing process:

Answer 6

the problem-solving process used to provide efficient nursing care; it involves gathering information, formulating a nursing conclusion, prioritizing the concerns for the patient/family, developing goals and desired outcomes for the patient/family, carrying out interventions, and evaluating the process.

Question 7

Planning:

Answer 7

the process of prioritizing the information gathered in assessment and, using the nursing conclusions, develop goals and desired outcomes for the patient/family.