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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 17 Questions
Question 1 of 5
In which of the following patients has the order of priorities for nursing diagnoses changed? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,F
Rationale: Patients with a stroke (
A), insistence on bathroom use (
C), confusion after medication (
D), and wounds plus concussion (F) may have shifting priorities due to acute or changing conditions.
Question 2 of 5
The nursing diagnosis Impaired Gas Exchange, prioritized by Maslows hierarchy of basic human needs, is appropriate for what level of needs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Impaired Gas Exchange relates to breathing, a physiologic need (
A), which is the most basic level in Maslow's hierarchy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following illustrates a common error when writing patient outcomes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Less anxious and fearful' (
C) is vague and not measurable, a common error in outcome writing.
Question 4 of 5
A father runs into the emergency room with his 18 -month-old son in his arms. The father screams, Help, he is not breathing! The nursing diagnosis of Impaired Gas Exchange is what level of priority diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Impaired Gas Exchange in a non-breathing child is a life-threatening condition, making it a high-priority diagnosis (
D).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is developing outcomes for a specific problem statement. What is one of the most important considerations the nurse should have?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Involving the patient and family (
B) is crucial for developing patient-centered outcomes.