UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Systematically carrying out nursing interventions is - CORRECT
ANSWER implementation.
Which of the following is a correctly written nursing diagnosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER Breathing pattern ineffective related to concern about upcoming radiation
therapy as evidenced by saying "I can hardly breathe" and "I'm afraid the radiation will burn
me", a respiratory rate of 24, and radiation therapy scheduled to begin in one hour.
The process of sorting and analyzing data for the identification of specific existing or
potential health problems is - CORRECT ANSWER nursing diagnosis.
The planning step in the nursing process involves - CORRECT ANSWER establishing
goals.
Which of the following is NOT part of the LPN's role in assessment? - CORRECT
ANSWER Analyzes data and formulates nursing diagnoses.
Which of the following guidelines for writing nursing diagnoses is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER Avoid writing anything in a nursing diagnosis that suggests that the patient
is to blame for his/her problems.
The systematic collection, organization, and evaluation of data about a patient's state of
health and wellness is - CORRECT ANSWER assessment.
All of the following statements about assessment are accurate EXCEPT - CORRECT
ANSWER the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
(JCAHO) mandates that each patient's nursing care needs are assessed by either an RN or an
LPN.