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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 19 : Evaluating Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse evaluates nursing care and outcomes for a current patient by using direct observation of nursing care, patient interviews, and chart review to determine whether the specified evaluative criteria are met. This practice is known as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Concurrent evaluation occurs during care delivery using real-time data collection methods like observation and interviews.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse forgets to raise the railings of the bed of a patient who is confused after taking pain medications. The patient attempts to get out of bed, and suffers a minor fall. The nurse asks a colleague who witnessed the fall not to mention it to anyone because the patient only had minor bruises. What would be the appropriate action of the colleague?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting the incident ensures patient safety and compliance with ethical and legal standards, regardless of injury severity.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following best summarizes the evaluating step of the nursing process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Evaluation in the nursing process involves assessing whether the planned outcomes of care have been achieved, making option D the best summary.
Question 4 of 5
What is the purpose of evaluation in the nursing process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Evaluation determines the effectiveness of the care plan, guiding future interventions based on patient responses.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following would not be part of the nurses decision about care after evaluating the patients responses to the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The options are incomplete, but based on standard nursing practice, transferring medical orders (
D) is not part of evaluation decisions, which focus on continuing, modifying, or terminating the plan.