NUR2115 WRITTEN NURSING PROCESS
CASE ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What does the term 'clinical judgment' mean in nursing?.
Answer: Making informed decisions for patients based on evidence and
critical thinking.
◍ two types of data with assessment.
Answer: subjective- what the patient or family tells the nurseobjective- vital
signs and info gathered from physical examination-database includes ALL
information past/present
◍ standard of care.
Answer: acceptable levels of care (DNR,DNI..... )
◍ four components of diagnosis.
Answer: labeldefinitiondefining characteristicsrelated factor
◍ ongoing planning.
Answer: carried out by nurse who interacts w/ patients-plane up to date,
manage risk factors, promotes function-states diagnoses more
clear-develops new diagnoses-more realistic outcomes-interventions to
accomplish goal
◍ EVALUATION STEPS.
Answer: assessmentnursing diagnosis planningimplementation
◍ etiologies.
Answer: usually the doctors role ( what is the cause )
◍ What is the expected outcome of the nursing process?.
Answer: To provide the best care for patients based on systematic
, assessment and intervention.
◍ time-lapsed assessment.
Answer: compare patients current status to baseline date obtained
earlier-reassess health status and make necessary revisions in plan of care
◍ purpose of diagnosing.
Answer: response to actual or potential and life processesetiologiesidentify
resources or strengths to prevent or restore problems
◍ Emergency assessment.
Answer: physiologic or psychological crisis-performed by nurse gathering
life threatening problem-something that is critical at the time
◍ formal plan of care allows nurses to.
Answer: individualize careset prioritiescommunicationpromote quality and
cost effective carecoordinate carecreate a recordprofessional development
◍ source of data.
Answer: patient, family, records, medical history, consultations, test, health
care professions-looks at some form of data before seeing the patient
◍ standards to apply to outcome.
Answer: -law-national practice standards-specialty professional
organization-joint commission-AHRQ-employer
◍ What is the importance of establishing caring relationships with patients?.
Answer: To communicate effectively and ensure continuity of care.
◍ What is the role of the nurse in the assessment step?.
Answer: Focuses on the patient's responses to health problems and collects
data.
◍ reasons for noncompliance.
Answer: -lack of family support-lack of understanding the benefits-dont
think it will work-physical or motional effects of outcome-not able to afford
treatment-limited treatment
◍ revision of care plane.
CASE ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What does the term 'clinical judgment' mean in nursing?.
Answer: Making informed decisions for patients based on evidence and
critical thinking.
◍ two types of data with assessment.
Answer: subjective- what the patient or family tells the nurseobjective- vital
signs and info gathered from physical examination-database includes ALL
information past/present
◍ standard of care.
Answer: acceptable levels of care (DNR,DNI..... )
◍ four components of diagnosis.
Answer: labeldefinitiondefining characteristicsrelated factor
◍ ongoing planning.
Answer: carried out by nurse who interacts w/ patients-plane up to date,
manage risk factors, promotes function-states diagnoses more
clear-develops new diagnoses-more realistic outcomes-interventions to
accomplish goal
◍ EVALUATION STEPS.
Answer: assessmentnursing diagnosis planningimplementation
◍ etiologies.
Answer: usually the doctors role ( what is the cause )
◍ What is the expected outcome of the nursing process?.
Answer: To provide the best care for patients based on systematic
, assessment and intervention.
◍ time-lapsed assessment.
Answer: compare patients current status to baseline date obtained
earlier-reassess health status and make necessary revisions in plan of care
◍ purpose of diagnosing.
Answer: response to actual or potential and life processesetiologiesidentify
resources or strengths to prevent or restore problems
◍ Emergency assessment.
Answer: physiologic or psychological crisis-performed by nurse gathering
life threatening problem-something that is critical at the time
◍ formal plan of care allows nurses to.
Answer: individualize careset prioritiescommunicationpromote quality and
cost effective carecoordinate carecreate a recordprofessional development
◍ source of data.
Answer: patient, family, records, medical history, consultations, test, health
care professions-looks at some form of data before seeing the patient
◍ standards to apply to outcome.
Answer: -law-national practice standards-specialty professional
organization-joint commission-AHRQ-employer
◍ What is the importance of establishing caring relationships with patients?.
Answer: To communicate effectively and ensure continuity of care.
◍ What is the role of the nurse in the assessment step?.
Answer: Focuses on the patient's responses to health problems and collects
data.
◍ reasons for noncompliance.
Answer: -lack of family support-lack of understanding the benefits-dont
think it will work-physical or motional effects of outcome-not able to afford
treatment-limited treatment
◍ revision of care plane.
