CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS PASSED 100%
The priority action for the nurse caring for a post-operative client is to:
A.administer pain medication.
B.complete a post-operative assessment.
C.evaluate the abdominal dressing for drainage.
D.expect the client to be drowsy due to anesthesia during surgery. - Correct Answer
✔✔ B
What is the best example of person-centered care provided by a registered nurse (RN)?
A.Development of a plan of care for a new admission.
B.Reassuring a client who is anxious about a procedure.
C.Administration of an antibiotic to a client who has an infection.
D.Administration of blood pressure medication to a client with hypertension (HTN). -
Correct Answer ✔✔ B
What are the characteristics of the nursing process? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Being goal-
oriented and client centered
Thinking and doing
Cyclical process
Steps may be concurrent
Useful in many setting
Which phase of the nursing process occurs when the nurse admits an asthmatic client
to the medical unit?
A.Planning.
B.Diagnosis.
C.Evaluation.
D.Assessment. - Correct Answer ✔✔ D
What is the primary purpose of the problem statement?
A.Analysis of data.
B.Collecting client data.
C.Communicating client needs.
D.Meeting accreditation requirements. - Correct Answer ✔✔ C
Which of the following outcomes best allow the nurse to measure a client's response?
A.The client's wound will appear normal within 5 days.
B.The client's wound will have less drainage within 48 hours.
C.The client's wound will heal without redness or drainage by day 3.