,1. Question: In the context of the nursing process, what is the
primary goal of the assessment phase?
- A) To identify nursing diagnoses
- B) To collect and analyze data
- C) To develop a plan of care
- D) To evaluate patient outcomes
Answer: B) To collect and analyze data
Rationale: The assessment phase in nursing explicitly involves
gathering comprehensive information about the patient's health
status to form a foundation for subsequent steps.
, 3. Question: A nurse is evaluating a patient’s response to pain
management. Which outcome would indicate effective
intervention?
- A) Patient verbalizes pain as an 8/10
- B) Patient requests additional pain medication
- C) Patient reports pain relief with a rating of 2/10
- D) Patient shows signs of restlessness
Answer: C) Patient reports pain relief with a rating of 2/10
Rationale: A reduction in reported pain levels indicates
successful pain management.
4. Question: When developing a care plan for a patient with
diabetes, which nursing diagnosis should be prioritized?
- A) Impaired skin integrity
- B) Risk for infection
- C) Knowledge deficit
- D) Imbalanced nutrition
Answer: D) Imbalanced nutrition
Rationale: Nutrition management is fundamental for diabetes
control.
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