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Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 4 : The Nursing Process: Critical Thinking and Decision Making Questions
Question 1 of 5
In which step of the nursing process would you look at outcomes?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Evaluation is the step where nurses assess whether the patient has achieved the expected outcomes, determining the effectiveness of the care plan.
Question 2 of 5
In which step of the nursing process are priorities set?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Planning involves setting priorities for nursing diagnoses and determining goals and interventions to address the patient's needs.
Question 3 of 5
In which step of the nursing process do you label problems?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diagnosis is the step where nurses analyze assessment data to identify and label patient problems as nursing diagnoses.
Question 4 of 5
Which step of the nursing process is most associated with action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Implementation is the action-oriented step where nurses carry out the planned interventions to address patient needs.
Question 5 of 5
You enter the room to find your patient ashen and gasping for breath. Which part of the nursing process should you perform, formally or informally, in the first 5 minutes?
Correct Answer: F
Rationale: In an emergency, nurses perform all steps of the nursing process rapidly: assessing the patient's condition, diagnosing the problem, planning immediate actions, implementing interventions, and evaluating their effectiveness.