Nursing Process Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Define the nursing process - Correct answer-a systematic problem solving
approach toward providing individualized nursing care.
What is NANDA-I - Correct answer-North American Nursing
Diagnosis Association International
What are the characteristics of the nursing process? - Correct answer-1-framework
for care to indiv, families, & communities 2-orderly & systematic 3-interdependent
4-provides specific care for the indiv, fam, & comm 5- client centered 6-
appropriate for use throughout lifespan 7-used in ALL settings
What are the steps of the nursing process? - Correct answer-ADPIE A=assessment
D=diagnosis P=planning I=implementation E=evaluation
How does the nurse obtain assessment info? - Correct answer-1- initial (or
admission assessment) 2- focused assessment 3- emergency assesment
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, How does the nurse obtain assessment info? - Correct answer-past medical hx -
family hx - reason for admission - current meds - previous hospitalizations &
surgeries - psychosocial assessment - nutrition - complete physical assessment
focused assessment - Correct answer-Collects data about a problem that has
already been identified. This type of assessment determines whether
the problem still exists, or any changes.
focused assessment questions - Correct answer-‐ What are your symptoms?
‐ When did they start?
‐ What activity were you doing ?
‐ What makes it better or worse?
‐ What are you doing to relieve the symptom?
Emergency assessment - Correct answer-Performed to identify a life‐threatening
problem (choking, stab wound, heart attack).
subjective data - Correct answer-Information verbalized or stated by the client.
objective data - Correct answer-‐ Observable and measurable information.
‐ Remember to include your senses: smell, hearing, touch and sight.
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Answers Graded A+
Define the nursing process - Correct answer-a systematic problem solving
approach toward providing individualized nursing care.
What is NANDA-I - Correct answer-North American Nursing
Diagnosis Association International
What are the characteristics of the nursing process? - Correct answer-1-framework
for care to indiv, families, & communities 2-orderly & systematic 3-interdependent
4-provides specific care for the indiv, fam, & comm 5- client centered 6-
appropriate for use throughout lifespan 7-used in ALL settings
What are the steps of the nursing process? - Correct answer-ADPIE A=assessment
D=diagnosis P=planning I=implementation E=evaluation
How does the nurse obtain assessment info? - Correct answer-1- initial (or
admission assessment) 2- focused assessment 3- emergency assesment
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, How does the nurse obtain assessment info? - Correct answer-past medical hx -
family hx - reason for admission - current meds - previous hospitalizations &
surgeries - psychosocial assessment - nutrition - complete physical assessment
focused assessment - Correct answer-Collects data about a problem that has
already been identified. This type of assessment determines whether
the problem still exists, or any changes.
focused assessment questions - Correct answer-‐ What are your symptoms?
‐ When did they start?
‐ What activity were you doing ?
‐ What makes it better or worse?
‐ What are you doing to relieve the symptom?
Emergency assessment - Correct answer-Performed to identify a life‐threatening
problem (choking, stab wound, heart attack).
subjective data - Correct answer-Information verbalized or stated by the client.
objective data - Correct answer-‐ Observable and measurable information.
‐ Remember to include your senses: smell, hearing, touch and sight.
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