NSG 521- EXAM 1 PREP WITH APPROVED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
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What are the steps of the Nursing Process? - answers-ADPIE:
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Explain each step of the Nursing Process - answers-Assessment- Gather Info
Diagnosis- Identify and prioritize the problem
Planning- Plan of care/action; Always discuss with patient but ensure its realistic
(SMART)
Implementation- Nursing Actions & Intervention (Assess, Monitor, Observe and Provide)
Evaluation -Reassessing the patient; Was the desired outcome met?
What are the different types of assessment? - answers-Initial, comprehensive, focused,
emergency
Explain when each assessment will be used. (Initial, comprehensive, focused,
emergency) - answers-Initial: First assessment to establish a baseline.
Comprehensive: In-depth evaluation of overall health, usually upon admission or during
routine exams.
Focused: Targeted to a specific issue or symptom.
Emergency: Rapid assessment during critical or life-threatening situations.
What is the difference between subjective and objective data? - answers-Subjective
data is what the patient says about their condition (symptoms); Objective data is what
the nurse observes or measures (signs).
What are nursing diagnoses? - answers-A nursing diagnosis is a clinical judgment about
a patient's response to actual or potential health problems or life processes.
, What are the makes up nursing diagnoses? - answers-Problem (P): The label or
description of the patient's health issue.
Etiology (E): The cause or related factors contributing to the problem.
Signs and Symptoms (S): The defining characteristics or evidence supporting the
diagnosis (objective and subjective data).
Example: Impaired physical mobility related to post-surgical pain as evidenced by
patient reporting pain 8/10 and reluctance to ambulate.
What are the types of nursing interventions? - answers-Independent
Dependent
What is the difference between independent and dependent nursing interventions? -
answers-Independent interventions are initiated by the nurse without external
instructions, relying on their knowledge and judgment.
Dependent interventions require physician or provider orders, and the nurse follows
through with the necessary care.
What is HIPAA? And what does it do? - answers-The Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (1996) is a law that protects patient privacy and confidentiality. It
ensures the secure handling of health information.
Which of the following are HIPPA violations? Select All That Apply
A. Accessing a patient's medical records out of curiosity, even if you do not share or use
the information.
B. Discussing a patient's condition with the provider at the nurses' station.
C. Leaving a patient's medical chart open in a restricted-access area of the hospital
where only authorized staff are present.
D. Posting a photo of a patient's medical condition on social media, with their verbal
consent. - answers-A, C & D
What is negligence? - answers-failure to provide adequate and reasonable care; Puts
the patient at risk of harm
What is malpractice? - answers-Illegal, improper, or negligent actions by a licensed
professional that result in harm
What is abandonment? - answers-Desertion of a patient by anyone who has assumed
the responsibility of care.
What are the components of malpractice? - answers-Duty: The nurse had a
responsibility to care for the patient. Example: Nurse is assigned to care for a post-
surgical patient.
Breach of Duty: The nurse failed to meet the standard of care. Example: Failing to
reposition a patient regularly to prevent pressure ulcers.
Causation: The nurse's failure directly caused harm to the patient. Example: The patient
develops a pressure ulcer due to improper care.
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What are the steps of the Nursing Process? - answers-ADPIE:
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Explain each step of the Nursing Process - answers-Assessment- Gather Info
Diagnosis- Identify and prioritize the problem
Planning- Plan of care/action; Always discuss with patient but ensure its realistic
(SMART)
Implementation- Nursing Actions & Intervention (Assess, Monitor, Observe and Provide)
Evaluation -Reassessing the patient; Was the desired outcome met?
What are the different types of assessment? - answers-Initial, comprehensive, focused,
emergency
Explain when each assessment will be used. (Initial, comprehensive, focused,
emergency) - answers-Initial: First assessment to establish a baseline.
Comprehensive: In-depth evaluation of overall health, usually upon admission or during
routine exams.
Focused: Targeted to a specific issue or symptom.
Emergency: Rapid assessment during critical or life-threatening situations.
What is the difference between subjective and objective data? - answers-Subjective
data is what the patient says about their condition (symptoms); Objective data is what
the nurse observes or measures (signs).
What are nursing diagnoses? - answers-A nursing diagnosis is a clinical judgment about
a patient's response to actual or potential health problems or life processes.
, What are the makes up nursing diagnoses? - answers-Problem (P): The label or
description of the patient's health issue.
Etiology (E): The cause or related factors contributing to the problem.
Signs and Symptoms (S): The defining characteristics or evidence supporting the
diagnosis (objective and subjective data).
Example: Impaired physical mobility related to post-surgical pain as evidenced by
patient reporting pain 8/10 and reluctance to ambulate.
What are the types of nursing interventions? - answers-Independent
Dependent
What is the difference between independent and dependent nursing interventions? -
answers-Independent interventions are initiated by the nurse without external
instructions, relying on their knowledge and judgment.
Dependent interventions require physician or provider orders, and the nurse follows
through with the necessary care.
What is HIPAA? And what does it do? - answers-The Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (1996) is a law that protects patient privacy and confidentiality. It
ensures the secure handling of health information.
Which of the following are HIPPA violations? Select All That Apply
A. Accessing a patient's medical records out of curiosity, even if you do not share or use
the information.
B. Discussing a patient's condition with the provider at the nurses' station.
C. Leaving a patient's medical chart open in a restricted-access area of the hospital
where only authorized staff are present.
D. Posting a photo of a patient's medical condition on social media, with their verbal
consent. - answers-A, C & D
What is negligence? - answers-failure to provide adequate and reasonable care; Puts
the patient at risk of harm
What is malpractice? - answers-Illegal, improper, or negligent actions by a licensed
professional that result in harm
What is abandonment? - answers-Desertion of a patient by anyone who has assumed
the responsibility of care.
What are the components of malpractice? - answers-Duty: The nurse had a
responsibility to care for the patient. Example: Nurse is assigned to care for a post-
surgical patient.
Breach of Duty: The nurse failed to meet the standard of care. Example: Failing to
reposition a patient regularly to prevent pressure ulcers.
Causation: The nurse's failure directly caused harm to the patient. Example: The patient
develops a pressure ulcer due to improper care.
