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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 15 : Assessing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Mrs. James comes to her healthcare providers office because she is having abdominal pain. She has been seen for this problem before. What type of assessment would the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A focused assessment targets a specific problem, such as abdominal pain, especially when the patient has a history of the issue.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with lunch at a nursing home. Suddenly, one of the residents begins to choke and is unable to breathe. The nurse assesses the residents ability to breathe and then begins CPR. Why did the nurse assess respiratory status?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing respiratory status in this scenario identifies a life-threatening issue requiring immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse performs an assessment of a patient in a long-term care facility and records baseline data. The nurse reassesses the patient a month later and makes revisions in the plan of care. What type of assessment is the second assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A time-lapsed assessment compares current data to baseline data collected earlier to evaluate changes.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between nursing diagnosis and medical diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nursing diagnoses address the patient's response to the medical condition, distinct from the medical diagnosis itself.
Question 5 of 5
Of the following information collected during a nursing assessment, which are subjective data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data are symptoms reported by the patient, such as nausea and abdominal pain.