NR110 Unit Exam 2 Notebook LM Set With
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Nursing Process - ANSWER The systematic, problem-solving framework that underpins
all professional nursing actions.
ADPIE - ANSWER The five steps of the nursing process: Assessment, Diagnosis,
Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.
Assessment - ANSWER The cornerstone of the entire care plan where the nurse gathers
adequate and accurate data about the client's health status.
Subjective Data - ANSWER Information provided by the patient; what the patient says,
also known as 'covert' or 'symptoms' data.
Objective Data - ANSWER Information the nurse observes, measures, or gathers from a
physical exam or lab results, also known as 'overt' or 'signs' data.
Primary Data - ANSWER Subjective and objective information obtained directly from the
client, the most reliable source.
Secondary Data - ANSWER Information obtained secondhand from sources such as the
medical record, laboratory values, family members, or other healthcare providers.
Critical Thinking - ANSWER The process of analyzing and interpreting data to solve a
problem or achieve a desirable outcome.
Diagnosis - ANSWER The phase where the nurse analyzes assessment data to identify
the client's health needs and responses to actual or potential health problems.
, Medical Diagnosis - ANSWER Identifies a disease or condition.
Nursing Diagnosis - ANSWER Describes the client's response to a health problem,
approved by NANDA.
Etiology - ANSWER The 'related to' portion of the nursing diagnosis that identifies the
cause or contributing factors leading to the patient's response.
Prioritizing Patient Problems - ANSWER The process of using clinical judgment to
prioritize health problems based on urgency.
High Priority Problems - ANSWER Problems that are life-threatening or could have a
destructive effect on the client.
Medium Priority Problems - ANSWER Problems that do not pose a direct threat to life but
may cause destructive physical or emotional changes if left unaddressed.
Low Priority Problems - ANSWER Problems that require minimal supportive nursing
interventions.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWER A framework often used to guide the
prioritization of patient problems.
Planning Phase - ANSWER A conscious, deliberate activity where the nurse collaborates
with the client and family to formulate goals and select interventions.
Client-Centered Outcomes - ANSWER Goals that describe the specific, observable
changes in a client's status expected to occur in response to nursing care.
Correctly Written Outcome - ANSWER An outcome statement crucial for evaluating the
effectiveness of the care plan.
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Nursing Process - ANSWER The systematic, problem-solving framework that underpins
all professional nursing actions.
ADPIE - ANSWER The five steps of the nursing process: Assessment, Diagnosis,
Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.
Assessment - ANSWER The cornerstone of the entire care plan where the nurse gathers
adequate and accurate data about the client's health status.
Subjective Data - ANSWER Information provided by the patient; what the patient says,
also known as 'covert' or 'symptoms' data.
Objective Data - ANSWER Information the nurse observes, measures, or gathers from a
physical exam or lab results, also known as 'overt' or 'signs' data.
Primary Data - ANSWER Subjective and objective information obtained directly from the
client, the most reliable source.
Secondary Data - ANSWER Information obtained secondhand from sources such as the
medical record, laboratory values, family members, or other healthcare providers.
Critical Thinking - ANSWER The process of analyzing and interpreting data to solve a
problem or achieve a desirable outcome.
Diagnosis - ANSWER The phase where the nurse analyzes assessment data to identify
the client's health needs and responses to actual or potential health problems.
, Medical Diagnosis - ANSWER Identifies a disease or condition.
Nursing Diagnosis - ANSWER Describes the client's response to a health problem,
approved by NANDA.
Etiology - ANSWER The 'related to' portion of the nursing diagnosis that identifies the
cause or contributing factors leading to the patient's response.
Prioritizing Patient Problems - ANSWER The process of using clinical judgment to
prioritize health problems based on urgency.
High Priority Problems - ANSWER Problems that are life-threatening or could have a
destructive effect on the client.
Medium Priority Problems - ANSWER Problems that do not pose a direct threat to life but
may cause destructive physical or emotional changes if left unaddressed.
Low Priority Problems - ANSWER Problems that require minimal supportive nursing
interventions.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWER A framework often used to guide the
prioritization of patient problems.
Planning Phase - ANSWER A conscious, deliberate activity where the nurse collaborates
with the client and family to formulate goals and select interventions.
Client-Centered Outcomes - ANSWER Goals that describe the specific, observable
changes in a client's status expected to occur in response to nursing care.
Correctly Written Outcome - ANSWER An outcome statement crucial for evaluating the
effectiveness of the care plan.
