NUR 678: Advanced HLTH Assessment/Diag Reasoning
Nursing Assessment & Diagnosis Final Exam, MCQ
Questions With Complete Solutions
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a nursing
plan in patient care?
To organize nursing actions to meet patient needs
When writing planned goals in a care plan, what is the most
important characteristic?
Goals should be specific and measurable
During the process of outcome identification and planning,
which step directly follows assessment?
Setting patient goals
Which of the following best demonstrates critical thinking
during the nursing planning process?
Assessing all patient data and choosing interventions based on
evidence and patient preferences
Which scenario best demonstrates clinical reasoning in nursing
outcome planning?
,Choosing interventions based on a patient's specific symptoms
and preferences
A nurse supports a patient's self-concept by:
Encouraging self-care and independence
Current research in self-concept within nursing primarily aims
to:
Explore how self-concept influences health behaviors
How can a nurse apply research on experience and assessment
of self-concept when caring for patients?
By using validated self-concept assessment tools to guide
individualized care plans.
During a nursing assessment, why might a nurse use interviews
to explore a patient's self-concept?
To gather in-depth information about personal experiences
A key nursing consideration for older clients is:
Assessing for risk of falls
, Why must nurses be especially cautious when administering
medications to older adults?
Older adults often have multiple chronic conditions and altered
drug metabolism
Which statement best describes why older adults may
experience more severe drug reactions compared to younger
adults?
They have a slower liver and kidney function, affecting drug
breakdown
What is a practical example of a side effect in an older adult
taking medication?
Developing dizziness after starting a new drug
Which action should a nurse take if they suspect an older adult is
being mistreated?
Report the suspicion to the appropriate authority as required by
law
What is the most appropriate first step for a nurse who suspects
mistreatment of an older adult in a long-term care facility?
Document findings and report to the supervisor as required by
law
Nursing Assessment & Diagnosis Final Exam, MCQ
Questions With Complete Solutions
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a nursing
plan in patient care?
To organize nursing actions to meet patient needs
When writing planned goals in a care plan, what is the most
important characteristic?
Goals should be specific and measurable
During the process of outcome identification and planning,
which step directly follows assessment?
Setting patient goals
Which of the following best demonstrates critical thinking
during the nursing planning process?
Assessing all patient data and choosing interventions based on
evidence and patient preferences
Which scenario best demonstrates clinical reasoning in nursing
outcome planning?
,Choosing interventions based on a patient's specific symptoms
and preferences
A nurse supports a patient's self-concept by:
Encouraging self-care and independence
Current research in self-concept within nursing primarily aims
to:
Explore how self-concept influences health behaviors
How can a nurse apply research on experience and assessment
of self-concept when caring for patients?
By using validated self-concept assessment tools to guide
individualized care plans.
During a nursing assessment, why might a nurse use interviews
to explore a patient's self-concept?
To gather in-depth information about personal experiences
A key nursing consideration for older clients is:
Assessing for risk of falls
, Why must nurses be especially cautious when administering
medications to older adults?
Older adults often have multiple chronic conditions and altered
drug metabolism
Which statement best describes why older adults may
experience more severe drug reactions compared to younger
adults?
They have a slower liver and kidney function, affecting drug
breakdown
What is a practical example of a side effect in an older adult
taking medication?
Developing dizziness after starting a new drug
Which action should a nurse take if they suspect an older adult is
being mistreated?
Report the suspicion to the appropriate authority as required by
law
What is the most appropriate first step for a nurse who suspects
mistreatment of an older adult in a long-term care facility?
Document findings and report to the supervisor as required by
law
