WGU C825 INTRODUCTION TO NURSING ARTS AND SCIENCE
FINAL EXAM REVIEW2022/2023(DETAILED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS)
Why is hand hygiene so important in healthcare? (correct answers)- it is a great way to prevent the
spread of infections,
- preventing the spread of germs is especially important in hospitals and other facilities,
- it contributes significantly to keeping patients safe
- It is a simple, low-cost action to prevent the spread of many of the microbes that cause healthcare-
associated infections (HAI)
What are the six phases of the nursing process? (correct answers)1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Outcome Identification
4. Planning
5. Implementation
6. Evaluation
which stage does the nurse collect data? (correct answers)assessment
What is assessment? (correct answers)- the systematic process of gathering information about an
individual's background, history, skills, knowledge, perceptions, and feelings
- systematic gathering of relevant and important patient data
- describes ongoing procedures used to identify a child's needs, family concerns, & resources.
Which stage involves problem identification? (correct answers)diagnosis
, What is a diagnosis? (correct answers)sort, cluster, and analyze data to identify the patients current
health status
write precise statement describing health status and contributing factors
prioritize diagnoses
decide which diagnoses will respond to nursing care and which need referrals
what is evaluation step? (correct answers)Determine where the patient stands in relation to the desired
outcome; consider how process can be improved.
what does the nurse do in the evaluation step? (correct answers)Reassess the patient to see whether
desired outcomes have been met; revise the care plan, if necessary.
true or false: Nursing process phases must be used in order? (correct answers)False (The steps may not
be used in exact order, although they follow a logical progression. They may even occur at the same
time)
why do we use concept maps? (correct answers)visual representation of the relationships among
concepts and ideas, provides a holistic view of the patient, quick reference
how does concept mapping apply to the nursing process? (correct answers)-train the brain
-provide comprehensive care to patients and to better comprehend their needs
-improve critical thinking abilities
What is body temperature? (correct answers)Body temperature is the difference between the amount
of heat produced by body processes and the amount of heat lost to the external environment.
what can cause body temperature to fluctuate? (correct answers)Pregnancy
Menstrual cycle
FINAL EXAM REVIEW2022/2023(DETAILED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS)
Why is hand hygiene so important in healthcare? (correct answers)- it is a great way to prevent the
spread of infections,
- preventing the spread of germs is especially important in hospitals and other facilities,
- it contributes significantly to keeping patients safe
- It is a simple, low-cost action to prevent the spread of many of the microbes that cause healthcare-
associated infections (HAI)
What are the six phases of the nursing process? (correct answers)1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Outcome Identification
4. Planning
5. Implementation
6. Evaluation
which stage does the nurse collect data? (correct answers)assessment
What is assessment? (correct answers)- the systematic process of gathering information about an
individual's background, history, skills, knowledge, perceptions, and feelings
- systematic gathering of relevant and important patient data
- describes ongoing procedures used to identify a child's needs, family concerns, & resources.
Which stage involves problem identification? (correct answers)diagnosis
, What is a diagnosis? (correct answers)sort, cluster, and analyze data to identify the patients current
health status
write precise statement describing health status and contributing factors
prioritize diagnoses
decide which diagnoses will respond to nursing care and which need referrals
what is evaluation step? (correct answers)Determine where the patient stands in relation to the desired
outcome; consider how process can be improved.
what does the nurse do in the evaluation step? (correct answers)Reassess the patient to see whether
desired outcomes have been met; revise the care plan, if necessary.
true or false: Nursing process phases must be used in order? (correct answers)False (The steps may not
be used in exact order, although they follow a logical progression. They may even occur at the same
time)
why do we use concept maps? (correct answers)visual representation of the relationships among
concepts and ideas, provides a holistic view of the patient, quick reference
how does concept mapping apply to the nursing process? (correct answers)-train the brain
-provide comprehensive care to patients and to better comprehend their needs
-improve critical thinking abilities
What is body temperature? (correct answers)Body temperature is the difference between the amount
of heat produced by body processes and the amount of heat lost to the external environment.
what can cause body temperature to fluctuate? (correct answers)Pregnancy
Menstrual cycle
