NUR 111 EXAM ONE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
A care plan should only be revised after... correct answer interpretation of the
evaluative data
A clinical judgment about individual/family/community responses to actual or
potential health problems. correct answer Nursing Diagnosis
A set of ethical principles that all members of a profession generally accept; also
sets forth ideals of nursing conduct. correct answer code of ethics
According to the NVCC Nursing Program, the RN's roles are... correct answer 1.
provider of care
2. manager of pt care
3. member within the profession of nursing
Actions that require an order from a physician or other health care provider.
correct answer dependent nursing interventions
Considered the gold standard of evidence. correct answer RCT's... Randomized
Controlled Trials
Defines actions as right or wrong based on "right-making characteristics", like
truth and justice. correct answer deontology
,Describe the use of critical thinking in practice. correct answer The ability to see
pt's needs uniquely & respond appropriately, beyond or in spite of orders.
Etiology is always within the domain of nursing and includes which 4 categories?
correct answer 1. pathophysiological
2. treatment-related
3. situational
4. maturational
Focuses on selecting the treatment after forming diagnostic conclusions. correct
answer clinical decision making
General critical thinking competencies include... correct answer -use of the
scientific method
-problem solving
-decision making
Give 7 examples of critical thinking attitudes. correct answer 1. confidence
2. thinking independently
3. discipline
4. creativity
5. integrity
6. curiosity
7. humility
, Giving the patient needed information to make decisions, and then supporting
those decisions. correct answer advocacy
Identification of a disease or condition based on evaluation of
signs/symptoms/history/diagnostic procedures. correct answer Medical Diagnosis
If a care plan is to be revised, the nurse must also... correct answer 1. modify or
add nursing diagnoses with appropriate goals and expected outcomes
2. establish appropriate interventions
3. redefine priorities
Information you obtain from the use of your senses. correct answer cues
Interdependent nursing interventions that require the combined knowledge, skill
and expertise of multiple healthcare professionals. correct answer collaborative
interventions
Interventions initiated by the nurse, to act on their pt's behalf. correct answer
independent nursing interventions
List 2 benefits of nursing research. correct answer 1. improves nursing practice
2. raises the standards for the profession
List 3 elements of nursing that CANNOT be delegated. correct answer 1. initial &
subsequent assessments that require professional judgment
2. determination of nursing diagnosis/goals/plans of care or progress
ACCURATE ANSWERS
A care plan should only be revised after... correct answer interpretation of the
evaluative data
A clinical judgment about individual/family/community responses to actual or
potential health problems. correct answer Nursing Diagnosis
A set of ethical principles that all members of a profession generally accept; also
sets forth ideals of nursing conduct. correct answer code of ethics
According to the NVCC Nursing Program, the RN's roles are... correct answer 1.
provider of care
2. manager of pt care
3. member within the profession of nursing
Actions that require an order from a physician or other health care provider.
correct answer dependent nursing interventions
Considered the gold standard of evidence. correct answer RCT's... Randomized
Controlled Trials
Defines actions as right or wrong based on "right-making characteristics", like
truth and justice. correct answer deontology
,Describe the use of critical thinking in practice. correct answer The ability to see
pt's needs uniquely & respond appropriately, beyond or in spite of orders.
Etiology is always within the domain of nursing and includes which 4 categories?
correct answer 1. pathophysiological
2. treatment-related
3. situational
4. maturational
Focuses on selecting the treatment after forming diagnostic conclusions. correct
answer clinical decision making
General critical thinking competencies include... correct answer -use of the
scientific method
-problem solving
-decision making
Give 7 examples of critical thinking attitudes. correct answer 1. confidence
2. thinking independently
3. discipline
4. creativity
5. integrity
6. curiosity
7. humility
, Giving the patient needed information to make decisions, and then supporting
those decisions. correct answer advocacy
Identification of a disease or condition based on evaluation of
signs/symptoms/history/diagnostic procedures. correct answer Medical Diagnosis
If a care plan is to be revised, the nurse must also... correct answer 1. modify or
add nursing diagnoses with appropriate goals and expected outcomes
2. establish appropriate interventions
3. redefine priorities
Information you obtain from the use of your senses. correct answer cues
Interdependent nursing interventions that require the combined knowledge, skill
and expertise of multiple healthcare professionals. correct answer collaborative
interventions
Interventions initiated by the nurse, to act on their pt's behalf. correct answer
independent nursing interventions
List 2 benefits of nursing research. correct answer 1. improves nursing practice
2. raises the standards for the profession
List 3 elements of nursing that CANNOT be delegated. correct answer 1. initial &
subsequent assessments that require professional judgment
2. determination of nursing diagnosis/goals/plans of care or progress
