ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 4 : The Nursing Process: Critical Thinking and Decision Making Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of these is considered subjective data?
Correct Answer: B, D
Rationale: Subjective data includes patient or family reports, such as complaints of a headache or statements about eating habits.
Question 2 of 5
Given that all of the following are appropriate nursing diagnoses for your patient, which would be the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Per Maslow's hierarchy, physiological needs like self-care deficits take priority over psychosocial needs like coping or loneliness.
Question 3 of 5
Which of these nursing diagnoses is correctly written?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risk for injury related to poor balance when walking' follows NANDA-I format with a diagnostic label and etiology.
Question 4 of 5
Which are examples of independent nursing interventions?
Correct Answer: A, C
Rationale: Independent interventions, like monitoring intake/output and encouraging dietary changes, do not require a physician's order.
Question 5 of 5
Number in order the steps of the nursing process.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: B, D, A, E, C
Rationale: The nursing process sequence is: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.