PPN 102 The Nursing Process Part 1 Exam Questions
And Correct Answers
The Nursing Process
P&P defines
involves general (scientific method, problem solving and decision making) and specific
critical thinking competencies (diagnostic reasoning, inference and clinical decision
making). in a way that focuses on an individual patient's distinctive needs
the nursing process (how it helps 4) .
•guides the nurse in her/his critical thinking
•guides data collection and care planning
•helps one organize their work
•guides documentation of clients' needs and plan of care
Nursing process is NOT (4):
•A conceptual framework
•A theory or theoretical framework
•A model of care
•A standard for the profession
, Steps of the Nursing Process 5
assessment
diagnosis
planning
implementation
evaluation
Assessment (nursing process)
•The nurse gathers & analyzes information to understand the client's health status
Diagnosis (nursing process)
•The nurse identifies the client's response to health problems within the domain of
nursing.
planning (nursing process)
•The nurse lists priorities for planned approaches and actions and creates a
client-centered plan of care, identifying expected outcomes.
implementation (nursing process)
•The nurse puts the plan of care into action.
evaluation (nursing process)
•The nurse analyzes outcome accomplishment to assess whether the actions have
produced the desired results.
Nursing Care Plan
what are they ?
what do they include ?
•Written Care Plans - Nursing Card-filing system, standardized care plans, or
computerized care plans
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