NUR 2270 Exam Blueprint: Foundations of Care
Management
1. What is the focus of Jean Watson's Theory of Caring?: Emphasizes the importance
of caring for people as individuals with unique needs and experiences.
2. What moral commitment does a nurse have according to Jean Watson's Theory
of Caring?: To protect and enhance human dignity by respecting and honoring
patients' needs, wishes, routines, and rituals.
3. How does caring for the whole person manifest in nursing practice?: By
practicing and honoring the wholeness of mind, body, and spirit in oneself and
others.
4. What is a key insight from Jean Watson regarding patient interactions?-
: Every interaction with the patient offers a moment of caring or a meaningful
connection.
5. What are the steps in the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Model?: 1) Recognize Cues,
2) Analyze Cues, 3) Prioritize Hypotheses, 4) Generate Solutions, 5) Take Action,
6) Evaluate Outcomes.
6. What is the purpose of the Nursing Process?: To create a standard of care
where the nurse develops a nursing diagnosis and care plan based on patient
assessment.
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, 7. What are the five steps of the Nursing Process?: 1) Assessment, 2) Analysis,
3) Planning, 4) Implementation, 5) Evaluation.
8. How does the Nursing Process differ from the Medical Model?: The Nursing Process
takes a holistic approach focusing on patient problems and care plans, while the
Medical Model focuses on diagnosing and treating specific diseases.
9. What is the significance of clustering data in nursing assessment?: It helps the RN
better understand the patient's condition by grouping data by body system to
identify patterns and trends.
10.What are the types of assessments in nursing?: 1) History and Physical, 2)
Subjective vs. Objective, 3) Initial/Comprehensive Assessment, 4) Focused Assess-
ment, 5) Emergency Assessment, 6) Follow-Up Assessment.
11.What is the difference between subjective and objective data in nursing as-
sessments?: Subjective data is reported by the client (symptoms), while objective
data is measurable and observable by the healthcare provider (signs).
12.What is the purpose of an Initial/Comprehensive Assessment?: To provide a
baseline of the patient's condition for future comparisons.
13.What is the focus of a Focused Assessment?: To gather information after the
baseline assessment once the priority issue is identified.
14.What does an Emergency Assessment focus on?: It immediately assesses the
patient's ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) to address any compromised
conditions.
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Management
1. What is the focus of Jean Watson's Theory of Caring?: Emphasizes the importance
of caring for people as individuals with unique needs and experiences.
2. What moral commitment does a nurse have according to Jean Watson's Theory
of Caring?: To protect and enhance human dignity by respecting and honoring
patients' needs, wishes, routines, and rituals.
3. How does caring for the whole person manifest in nursing practice?: By
practicing and honoring the wholeness of mind, body, and spirit in oneself and
others.
4. What is a key insight from Jean Watson regarding patient interactions?-
: Every interaction with the patient offers a moment of caring or a meaningful
connection.
5. What are the steps in the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Model?: 1) Recognize Cues,
2) Analyze Cues, 3) Prioritize Hypotheses, 4) Generate Solutions, 5) Take Action,
6) Evaluate Outcomes.
6. What is the purpose of the Nursing Process?: To create a standard of care
where the nurse develops a nursing diagnosis and care plan based on patient
assessment.
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, 7. What are the five steps of the Nursing Process?: 1) Assessment, 2) Analysis,
3) Planning, 4) Implementation, 5) Evaluation.
8. How does the Nursing Process differ from the Medical Model?: The Nursing Process
takes a holistic approach focusing on patient problems and care plans, while the
Medical Model focuses on diagnosing and treating specific diseases.
9. What is the significance of clustering data in nursing assessment?: It helps the RN
better understand the patient's condition by grouping data by body system to
identify patterns and trends.
10.What are the types of assessments in nursing?: 1) History and Physical, 2)
Subjective vs. Objective, 3) Initial/Comprehensive Assessment, 4) Focused Assess-
ment, 5) Emergency Assessment, 6) Follow-Up Assessment.
11.What is the difference between subjective and objective data in nursing as-
sessments?: Subjective data is reported by the client (symptoms), while objective
data is measurable and observable by the healthcare provider (signs).
12.What is the purpose of an Initial/Comprehensive Assessment?: To provide a
baseline of the patient's condition for future comparisons.
13.What is the focus of a Focused Assessment?: To gather information after the
baseline assessment once the priority issue is identified.
14.What does an Emergency Assessment focus on?: It immediately assesses the
patient's ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) to address any compromised
conditions.
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