1. Question :
The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a newly admitted
patient. An example of objective information obtained during the
physical assessment includes the
Student Answer: patient’s history of a
...
1. Question :
The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a newly admitted
patient. An example of objective information obtained during the
physical assessment includes the
Student Answer: patient’s history of allergies.
patient’s use of medications at home.
last menstrual period one month ago.
2 5 cm scar present on the right lower forearm.
Instructor
Explanation:
Objective data are the patient’s record, laboratory studies, and information
that the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating,
and auscultating during the physical examination. The other responses
reflect subjective data.
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 2.Question :
Barriers to incorporating evidence-based practice (EBP) include
Student Answer: nurses’ lack of research skills in evaluating quality of
research studies.
lack of significant research studies.
insufficient clinical skills of nurses.
inadequate physical assessment skills.
Instructor
Explanation:
As individuals, nurses lack research skills in evaluating quality of research
studies, are isolated from other colleagues who are knowledgeable in
research, and lack time to go to the library to read research. The other
responses are not considered barriers.
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 3.Question :
The nurse has implemented several planned interventions to address
the nursing diagnosis of acute pain. Which would be the next
appropriate action?
Student Answer: Establish priorities.
Identify expected outcomes.
Evaluate the individual’s condition and compare actual
outcomes with expected outcomes.
Interpret data and then identify clusters of cues and make
inferences.
Instructor
Explanation:
Evaluation is the next step after the implementation phase of the nursing
process. During this step, the nurse should evaluate the individual’s
condition and compare actual outcomes with expected outcomes.
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 4.Question :
Which of these would be formulated by a nurse using diagnostic
reasoning?
Student Answer: Nursing diagnosis
Medical diagnosis
Diagnostic hypothesis
Diagnostic assessment
Instructor
Explanation:
Diagnostic reasoning calls for the nurse to formulate a diagnostic
hypothesis; the nursing process calls for a nursing diagnosis.
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 5.Question :
The nurse asks, “I would like to ask you some questions about your
health and your usual daily activities so that we can better plan your
stay here.” This question is found at the _____ phase of the
interview process.
Student Answer:
summary
closing
body
opening or introduction
Instructor
Explanation:
When gathering a complete history, the nurse should give the reason for the
interview during the opening or introduction of the interview, not during or at
the end of the interview.
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
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