Froggy Jumps Nursing Process: Assessment to PlanningOnline version Test your understanding of the nursing process, applying what you have learned about health assessment, nursing diagnoses and NCP! by Yvette Joy Dumalhin 1 What is the first step in the nursing process? a Planning b Diagnosis c Assessment 2 Which method is commonly used for health assessment? a Focus group discussion b Head-to-toe assessment c Random sampling 3 What does a nursing diagnosis identify? a Medication side effects b Treatment options c Patient problems 4 What is the purpose of nursing care planning? a To assign nurses b To outline patient care c To schedule shifts 5 Which of the following is a component of the nursing diagnosis? a Treatment plan b Patient history c Problem statement 6 What is a key aspect of the assessment phase? a Patient discharge b Data collection c Medication administration 7 What is the focus of the planning phase? a Setting patient goals b Implementing interventions c Conducting assessments 8 Which tool is often used for health assessment? a Inventory list b Nursing assessment form c Financial report 9 What is evaluated during the evaluation phase? a Hospital budget b Patient outcomes c Nurse performance 10 What is an important consideration when assessing cultural aspects of a patient? a Making assumptions based on ethnicity b Ignoring cultural differences to avoid conflict c Understanding the patient's cultural beliefs and practices 11 What should the nurse do if discrepancies are found between subjective and objective data? a Clarify and validate the data through further assessment b Assume the subjective data is more accurate c Proceed to implementation 12 Which of the following is the best approach when a patient is non-verbal during the assessment? a Use non-verbal cues such as gestures or facial expressions b Wait for the patient to speak on their own c Assume the patient understands but cannot speak 13 A patient has a nursing diagnosis of "Ineffective breathing pattern." What would be an appropriate expected outcome for this diagnosis? a The patient will demonstrate improved oxygen saturation levels. b The patient will experience no further episodes of chest pain. c The patient will be able to perform activities of daily living independently. 14 In which situation would a "risk for" nursing diagnosis be most appropriate? a When the patient is at risk of developing a complication b When the patient is showing actual signs of infection c When the patient expresses a desire to improve their health 15 Which of the following is the most important consideration when selecting nursing interventions for a care plan? a The patient's health status and response to previous interventions b The patient's personal preferences c The nurse’s expertise in a specific intervention 16 A patient diagnosed with "Acute pain" is refusing pain medication due to a fear of addiction. Which is the most effective nursing intervention? a Provide education on the importance of pain control and address the patient's fears b Suggest non-pharmacological therapies without addressing the fear of addiction c Hold the prescribed pain medication and document the refusal 17 A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient who is at risk for falls. Which outcome is most appropriate? a The patient will remain free of falls during hospitalization. b The patient will verbalize an understanding of the fall prevention plan. c The patient will demonstrate safety awareness. 18 When a nurse sets priorities in care planning, which factor should be considered first? a The patient’s immediate physiological needs b The patient’s preferences for care c The nurse's comfort with performing the interventions 19 A nurse is evaluating a care plan. Which of the following indicates the need for revision of the nursing care plan? a The patient’s condition has not changed despite interventions b The nursing interventions were well-documented c The expected outcomes were realistic and specific 20 Which of the following is an essential component of a well-formed nursing diagnosis? a Etiology b Evidence-based intervention c Medical diagnosis 21 What is the primary purpose of the "Risk" nursing diagnosis? a To predict potential health issues b To provide patient education c To describe health conditions with unknown etiology 22 What differentiates a “Syndrome” diagnosis from other types of nursing diagnoses? a It combines multiple related diagnoses into one b It focuses on the patient’s strengths and weaknesses c It is only applicable to chronic diseases 23 The nursing diagnosis “Impaired Skin Integrity related to immobility” would be classified under which type of diagnosis? a Risk diagnosis b Actual diagnosis c Syndrome diagnosis 24 A nurse identifies a patient at risk for falls. Which part of the PES format does this statement represent? a Problem b Etiology c Signs and Symptoms 25 What is the primary purpose of a nursing diagnosis? a To identify and prioritize patient needs b To provide a detailed medical diagnosis c To plan medication administration 26 In developing a nursing care plan for a patient with chronic pain, which of the following is most important when setting goals? a Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely (SMART). b Goals should focus on reducing pain completely. c Goals should be based on the nurse’s past experiences with similar patients. 27 What is the primary purpose of using standardized care plans in nursing practice? a To ensure consistency and evidence-based care across similar cases b To replace individualized care planning c To provide a generic approach for all patients 28 What is the primary purpose of the evaluation phase in nursing care planning? a To assess the effectiveness of the care plan and adjust as necessary b To develop new interventions based on patient progress c To set new goals after discharge 29 When prioritizing care plans for a group of patients, the nurse should use which of the following frameworks? a Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs b The severity of the patient’s condition only c The nurse's personal preferences 30 In a nursing diagnosis, what does the term “related to” indicate? a The etiology or contributing factors to the problem b The medical diagnosis causing the problem c The expected outcome
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