Nursing Process

Question 1

inductive reasoning

Answer 1

set of facts to a generalization - “small to big” - inferring from one patient a conclusion about a population of patients

Question 2

deductive reasoning

Answer 2

general premise to specific conclusion - “big to small” - inferring from a population a conclusion about one patient

Question 3

3 methods of collecting data

Answer 3

observe
interview
exam

Question 4

All other steps flow from _______

Answer 4

diagnosis

Question 5

NANDA purpose

Answer 5

defines, refines, provides taxonomy of nursing diagnoses

Question 6

the etiology has to be _______ and cannot be a _____

Answer 6

treatable by a nurse

medical diagnosis

Question 7

Nursing diagnosis = ______ + ______ + _______

Answer 7

NANDA stem
etiology (r/t)
clinical manifestations (AEB)

Question 8

3 types of nursing diagnosis

Answer 8

actual
risk for
health promotion

Question 9

gives nurse authority to carry out specific actions under certain circumstances

Answer 9

standing order

Question 10

patient goal = _____ + _____ + _____ + _____ + ______

Answer 10

subject + verb + conditions/modifiers + criterion of desired performance + time constraint

Question 11

what to focus on for selecting interventions

Answer 11

alleviating etiology and s/s of dieases

Question 12

5 parts of intervention

Answer 12

Reassess patient - Intervention still needed?
Determine your own need for assistance
Implement interventions
Supervise delegated care - validate any findings of nurse aide
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