NFDN 1001 UNIT 6 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026
Implementation - Answers - 4th step of the nursing process
The nurse carries out planned actions to improve client's health status based on client's
needs
Interventions are guided by evidence informed practice standards
Types of Interventions - Answers - Nursing initiated/independent interventions - within
Scope of Practice as identified by ANA Standards of Practice, State Nurse Practice Act
and health care facility policies
Physician initiated/dependent interventions - the nurse initiates as a result of a
physician's order
Collaborative intervention - the nurse carries out in collaboration with other health care
team professionals.
Direct/indirect
Nursing Role and Responsibilities - Answers - Nurse is legally responsible for any
complications resulting from an error
Nurse is responsible to ensure patient safety
-recognize incorrect orders prior to implementing
-clarify orders that are unclear or incorrect
Criteria for selecting interventions - Answers - Does ur correlate to the nursing diagnosis
and SMART expected outcomes?
Is it based on evidence?
Is it practical/possible?
Is it agreeable to the client
Does the nurse have the competence/ability to carry it out?
criteria for writing interventions - Answers - Identify PRECISE nursing actions
Indicate frequency and timing
Indicate quantity
Indicate method
Rationale for effectiveness of intervention - Answers - Why is this intervention being
chosen for this client in this situation.
Italics font after the intervention
Standard interventions and clinical guidelines - Answers - Different agencies may have
"standing orders" (routine therapies, monitoring guidelines, diagnostic procedures for
specific clinical problems)
These are also known as clinical guidelines and protocols
Steps to implementation - Answers - CAUTION- critical thinking required
Implementation - Answers - 4th step of the nursing process
The nurse carries out planned actions to improve client's health status based on client's
needs
Interventions are guided by evidence informed practice standards
Types of Interventions - Answers - Nursing initiated/independent interventions - within
Scope of Practice as identified by ANA Standards of Practice, State Nurse Practice Act
and health care facility policies
Physician initiated/dependent interventions - the nurse initiates as a result of a
physician's order
Collaborative intervention - the nurse carries out in collaboration with other health care
team professionals.
Direct/indirect
Nursing Role and Responsibilities - Answers - Nurse is legally responsible for any
complications resulting from an error
Nurse is responsible to ensure patient safety
-recognize incorrect orders prior to implementing
-clarify orders that are unclear or incorrect
Criteria for selecting interventions - Answers - Does ur correlate to the nursing diagnosis
and SMART expected outcomes?
Is it based on evidence?
Is it practical/possible?
Is it agreeable to the client
Does the nurse have the competence/ability to carry it out?
criteria for writing interventions - Answers - Identify PRECISE nursing actions
Indicate frequency and timing
Indicate quantity
Indicate method
Rationale for effectiveness of intervention - Answers - Why is this intervention being
chosen for this client in this situation.
Italics font after the intervention
Standard interventions and clinical guidelines - Answers - Different agencies may have
"standing orders" (routine therapies, monitoring guidelines, diagnostic procedures for
specific clinical problems)
These are also known as clinical guidelines and protocols
Steps to implementation - Answers - CAUTION- critical thinking required
