Foundations of Nursing - Exam 1
modern approach to the development of clinical decisions and clinical judgement is the
use of human patient simulators in simulation laboratories on campus. Human patient
simulators are best described as... - ANS-life-sized mannequins with a sophisticated
computer interface
A new mother is having difficulty breastfeeding her newborn infant. A goal was
established stating the baby would be nursing every 2-3 hours by age 1 week. The
mother presents to the follow-up center at 1 week and reports that she discontinued
breastfeeding. The nurse evaluates the original goal as: - ANS-completely unmet
A nurse ascertains that the patient is showing signs and symptoms of dehydration due
to nausea and vomiting. The nurse makes the patient NPO and calls the physician. The
nursing action of making the patient NPO is... - ANS-decision-making process
A nurse in the community has been asked to join an organization based on the
leadership abilities she has demonstrated both in her facility of employment and
community-based activities. What organization best describes this process? -
ANS-Nurse administrator
A patient has smoked most of his life and has labored respirations. He is experiencing...
- ANS-dyspnea
A patient who has limited finances and capacity for education requires home healthcare
for a chronic illness. For the nurse to provide a high level of care to this patient, she
must first.... - ANS-develop a relationship with the patient
A prospective nursing student desires a career that will allow him to provide patient care
and to assist professional nurses with routine technical procedures. The prospective
student needs to be employed in a full-time position quickly due to economic hardship.
What type of nursing program would best suit this student? - ANS-Associate of science
registered nursing program
A pulse deficit is the difference between... - ANS-the apical pulse and the radial pulse
A treatment based on a nurse's clinical judgement and knowledge to enhance patient
outcomes is a nursing: - ANS-intervention
, After assessment of a patient in an ambulatory clinic, the nurse records the data on the
computer. The nurse recognizes which of the following as objective data? -
ANS-Auscultation of the lungs
After the nursing plan of care has been developed, the nurse knows: - ANS-each
encounter with the patient is an opportunity to reassess and revise the plan of care if
necessary
An ultrasonic doppler is used for.... - ANS-auscultating a pulse that is difficult to palpate
Before conducting a health assessment on a patient, the nurse should first.... -
ANS-introduce herself to the patient
During data collection the nurse may validate data by which method? - ANS-1.
comparing cues to normal function
2. referring to textbooks, journals, and research reports
3. checking consistency of cues
4. clarifying the patients statements
5. seeking consensus with colleagues about references
During the Christian era, nursing care excluded which area? - ANS-psychiatric services
During the introductory phase of interviewing for the purpose of obtaining information for
the nurse history, the nurse should... - ANS-inform the patient of the maintenance of
confidentiality
Educating patients on their diabetic regimen of administering their insulin is the
implementation of which skill? - ANS-interpersonal
For the nursing student to implement the most effective care for her patients, she
must.... - ANS-Apply clinical knowledge to theoretic knowledge
One major requirement of a nursing diagnosis is that it focuses on a focuses on a
problem that is... - ANS-legally treatable by registered nurses
Planning care in the outcome identification phase allows... - ANS-promotion of patient
participation in care
The act of analyzing and synthesizing cues requires... - ANS-critical thinking
modern approach to the development of clinical decisions and clinical judgement is the
use of human patient simulators in simulation laboratories on campus. Human patient
simulators are best described as... - ANS-life-sized mannequins with a sophisticated
computer interface
A new mother is having difficulty breastfeeding her newborn infant. A goal was
established stating the baby would be nursing every 2-3 hours by age 1 week. The
mother presents to the follow-up center at 1 week and reports that she discontinued
breastfeeding. The nurse evaluates the original goal as: - ANS-completely unmet
A nurse ascertains that the patient is showing signs and symptoms of dehydration due
to nausea and vomiting. The nurse makes the patient NPO and calls the physician. The
nursing action of making the patient NPO is... - ANS-decision-making process
A nurse in the community has been asked to join an organization based on the
leadership abilities she has demonstrated both in her facility of employment and
community-based activities. What organization best describes this process? -
ANS-Nurse administrator
A patient has smoked most of his life and has labored respirations. He is experiencing...
- ANS-dyspnea
A patient who has limited finances and capacity for education requires home healthcare
for a chronic illness. For the nurse to provide a high level of care to this patient, she
must first.... - ANS-develop a relationship with the patient
A prospective nursing student desires a career that will allow him to provide patient care
and to assist professional nurses with routine technical procedures. The prospective
student needs to be employed in a full-time position quickly due to economic hardship.
What type of nursing program would best suit this student? - ANS-Associate of science
registered nursing program
A pulse deficit is the difference between... - ANS-the apical pulse and the radial pulse
A treatment based on a nurse's clinical judgement and knowledge to enhance patient
outcomes is a nursing: - ANS-intervention
, After assessment of a patient in an ambulatory clinic, the nurse records the data on the
computer. The nurse recognizes which of the following as objective data? -
ANS-Auscultation of the lungs
After the nursing plan of care has been developed, the nurse knows: - ANS-each
encounter with the patient is an opportunity to reassess and revise the plan of care if
necessary
An ultrasonic doppler is used for.... - ANS-auscultating a pulse that is difficult to palpate
Before conducting a health assessment on a patient, the nurse should first.... -
ANS-introduce herself to the patient
During data collection the nurse may validate data by which method? - ANS-1.
comparing cues to normal function
2. referring to textbooks, journals, and research reports
3. checking consistency of cues
4. clarifying the patients statements
5. seeking consensus with colleagues about references
During the Christian era, nursing care excluded which area? - ANS-psychiatric services
During the introductory phase of interviewing for the purpose of obtaining information for
the nurse history, the nurse should... - ANS-inform the patient of the maintenance of
confidentiality
Educating patients on their diabetic regimen of administering their insulin is the
implementation of which skill? - ANS-interpersonal
For the nursing student to implement the most effective care for her patients, she
must.... - ANS-Apply clinical knowledge to theoretic knowledge
One major requirement of a nursing diagnosis is that it focuses on a focuses on a
problem that is... - ANS-legally treatable by registered nurses
Planning care in the outcome identification phase allows... - ANS-promotion of patient
participation in care
The act of analyzing and synthesizing cues requires... - ANS-critical thinking
