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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 19 Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is evaluating an established plan of care. After identifying the evaluative criteria and standards (expected patient outcomes), what must the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After setting criteria, the nurse collects data on patient responses to assess whether outcomes are met.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a descriptor that helps to define the term criteria?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Criteria are measurable standards, such as an acceptable level of performance, used to evaluate outcomes.