FUNdamentals of Nursing - Exam 1 Latest 2026
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What are forms of Nonverbal Communication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Personal
Appearance
Posture and gait
Facial Expression
Eye Contact
Gestures
Sounds - sighs, moans, groans...
Territoriality & Space
What are the four phases of the Helping (Nurse-Patient) Relationship? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Pre-interaction
Orientation
Working
Termination
,Describe the PRE-INTERACTION phase of the Helping Relationship. - CORRECT
ANSWER-This takes place before meeting the patient:
- Review available data, history
- Talk to other caregivers who have info about patient
- Anticipate health concerns or issues that arise
- Identify a location or setting that fosters comfortable, private interaction
- Plan enough time for initial interaction
What are the most important roles of the nurse (5) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Caregiver
Advocate
Educator
Researcher
Leader
,What are the 5 steps in the nursing process? - CORRECT ANSWER-(1)
Assessment
(2) Nursing Diagnosis
(3) Planning
(4) Implementation
(5) Evaluation
*** All of the above require critical thinking!
Define Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Collects comprehensive data
pertinent to the patient's health and/or situation.
- info medical personnel can look at
- begins the moment you walk through the door
, Can the RN provide subjective information about patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER-NO! Only the patient can give subjective info.
OBJECTIVE info is what the RN sees, hears, or smells
What is the Diagnosis phase? - CORRECT ANSWER-Analyze the assessment and
make a clinical judgement related to an ACTUAL or POTENTIAL health problem.
** Nurses have to be aware of potential risks based on health problems.
** Also collaborate with other specialists to manage the problem(s)
What are the three phases of a Nursing Diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-First
info → Related to → as evidence by
WHAT is the problem?
WHY is it a problem?
WHAT is the evidence of that problem?
Ex:
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
What are forms of Nonverbal Communication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Personal
Appearance
Posture and gait
Facial Expression
Eye Contact
Gestures
Sounds - sighs, moans, groans...
Territoriality & Space
What are the four phases of the Helping (Nurse-Patient) Relationship? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Pre-interaction
Orientation
Working
Termination
,Describe the PRE-INTERACTION phase of the Helping Relationship. - CORRECT
ANSWER-This takes place before meeting the patient:
- Review available data, history
- Talk to other caregivers who have info about patient
- Anticipate health concerns or issues that arise
- Identify a location or setting that fosters comfortable, private interaction
- Plan enough time for initial interaction
What are the most important roles of the nurse (5) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Caregiver
Advocate
Educator
Researcher
Leader
,What are the 5 steps in the nursing process? - CORRECT ANSWER-(1)
Assessment
(2) Nursing Diagnosis
(3) Planning
(4) Implementation
(5) Evaluation
*** All of the above require critical thinking!
Define Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Collects comprehensive data
pertinent to the patient's health and/or situation.
- info medical personnel can look at
- begins the moment you walk through the door
, Can the RN provide subjective information about patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER-NO! Only the patient can give subjective info.
OBJECTIVE info is what the RN sees, hears, or smells
What is the Diagnosis phase? - CORRECT ANSWER-Analyze the assessment and
make a clinical judgement related to an ACTUAL or POTENTIAL health problem.
** Nurses have to be aware of potential risks based on health problems.
** Also collaborate with other specialists to manage the problem(s)
What are the three phases of a Nursing Diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-First
info → Related to → as evidence by
WHAT is the problem?
WHY is it a problem?
WHAT is the evidence of that problem?
Ex:
