Exam 3: Chapter 18: Evaluating

Question 1

What is Evalauting?

Answer 1

When the nurse and patient together measure how well the patient has achieved the outcomes specified in the care plan

Question 2

Elements of Evaluation

Answer 2

Identifying evaluative criteria and standards
Collecting data to determine if criteria and standards are met
Intrepreting and summarizing findings
Documenting judgement
Terminating, continuing, or modifying the plan

Question 3

Patient Variables Affecting Outcome Achievement

Answer 3

For example, if a patient gives up and refuses treatment

Question 4

Nurse Variables Affecting Outcome Achievement

Answer 4

For example, a nurse who is overwhelmed or overworked

Question 5

Health Care System Variables Affecting Outcome Achievement

Answer 5

Inadequate Staffing

Question 6

Revisions in the Plan of Care

Answer 6

Delete or Modify the nursing diagnosis
Make the outcome statement more realistic
Increase the complexity of the outcome statement
Adjust time criteria int he outcome statement
Change nursing interventions