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Nur 514 - Exam 1 Study QuestionsWhat are the 5 steps of the nursing process & an example of each? –correct answer
Assessment - Collecting subjective & objective data from the patient
Diagnosis -Data is collected & analyzed in order to make a nursing judgment
Planning - Nurse decides the best plan while considering data
Implementation -Carrying out the plan
Evaluation -Determining whether plan was successful & what can be improved
Write an example of an initial comprehensive assessment correct answer -
ongoing/partial assessment - focused assessment & emergent assessment - Initial
comprehensive: seeing a new patient for the first time at that practice
Ongoing/partial: a check up/follow up
Emergent: Pt coming into ER w/ gunshot wound
Focused: Pt broke arm or is having stomach pains
How can the nurse prepare for the assessment? - correct answer Review pt record
Review pt previous & current health status w/ other healthcare professionals
,Take time to educate themselves about pt diagnosis & tests performed
What is a nursing diagnosis? Give an example. - correct answer Data analyzed and by
definition of NANDA "a clinical judgment concerning a human response to health
conditions/life processes, or vulnerability for that response by an individual, family,
group or community." It serves as a basis for nursing interventions w/ achievable
outcomes by nursing staff
Example: Pt came back from surgery → "Risk for infection r/t new incision & increased
WBC from possible inflammation"
What is the health belief model? When would we use it? correct answer - The health
belief model is based on 3 concepts:
the existence of sufficient motivation
the belief that one is susceptible or vulnerable to a serious problem
the belief that change following a health recommendation would be beneficial to the
individual at a level of acceptable cost.
This model would be used to analyze health promotion and disease prevention.
What are some examples of subjective data? correct answer - Anything patient states
,Does not involve measured, numeric data
Examples: sensations/symptoms, feelings, perceptions, desires, preferences, beliefs,
ideas, values, personal information
What are the 3 phases of the interview? Define them. correct answer - Pre Introductory:
Review medical record
Introductory:
Nurse introduces themselves
Explain purpose of the interview, what type of questions will be asked, and why they will
be taking notes
correct answer Nurses makes sure pt is comfortable and ensures their privacy
Working phase:
Nurse listens to patients comments on biographical data, reasons for seeking care,
history of present health concern, past health history, family history, review of body
systems for current health problems, lifestyle & health practices
Nurse & patient together determine pt problem & goal
Summary & Closing:
Nurse summarizes information obtained during working phase & validates pt problems
and goals
, They discuss possible plans to resolve the problem
Nurse asks if there are any other questions or concerns
Give examples of nonverbal communication & what to avoid when interviewing a patient
correct answer - Nonverbal communication pertains to anything & everything that is not
communicated directly using your voice to speak
Examples: silence, stands (hands folded over chest), body language (standing vs.
sitting, too much eye contact vs. not enough)
Nurse interviewer should avoid silence & having an aggressive stance/body language,
maintain an appropriate amount of eye contact
Give examples of verbal communication tactics - correct answer Open ended questions
Close ended questions
Laundry listing
Giving options: "is pain sharp, radiating, pulsing, etc."
Rephrasing the question
Well-placed phrases
Inferring
Providing information
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