Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a nursing diagnosis?

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Impaired comfort

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Fever

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Cough

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Headache

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a nursing diagnosis related to ineffective breathing pattern?

Accepted Answer

Impaired gas exchange

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Acute abdominal pain

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Impaired skin integrity

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Disturbed sleep pattern

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a wellness nursing diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Readiness for enhanced self-care

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Hypertension

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Diabetes

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Pneumonia

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a risk nursing diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Risk for falls

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Pain related to surgical incision

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Ineffective airway clearance

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Impaired mobility

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a nursing diagnosis related to impaired nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements

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Anemia

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Hypertension

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Urinary tract infection

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a nursing diagnosis?

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To identify the patient's actual or potential health problems

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To perform medical procedures

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To provide emotional support

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To prescribe medication

Question 7

Which of the following is the correct definition of nursing diagnosis?

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A clinical judgment about an individual, family, or community response to actual and potential health problems/life processes

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A psychological evaluation conducted by a psychologist to determine mental health issues

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A treatment plan formulated by a nurse to alleviate symptoms

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A medical diagnosis made by a physician to identify a disease or condition

Question 8

Which of the following is a key component of a nursing diagnosis?

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Related Factors

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Medication Administration

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Vital Signs

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Family History

Question 9

Which of the following is the purpose of creating a nursing care plan based on nursing diagnosis?

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To provide a roadmap for delivering individualized nursing care and achieving desired patient outcomes

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To communicate patients' health status to other healthcare professionals

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To determine the financial cost of nursing care

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To assign patients to appropriate hospital units based on their medical conditions

Question 10

What is the purpose of prioritizing nursing diagnoses?

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To determine the order in which the nursing interventions should be implemented

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To communicate patients' health status to other healthcare professionals

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To determine the financial cost of nursing care

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To assign diagnoses to specific patients based on their medical conditions

Question 11

What is the first step in the nursing diagnosis process?

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Collecting data and performing a comprehensive assessment

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Evaluating patient outcomes

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Documenting the nursing diagnosis

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Identifying nursing interventions

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a nursing diagnosis for a patient with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Risk for unstable blood glucose level related to inadequate self-management.

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Impaired physical mobility related to joint pain.

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Risk for infection related to poor hygiene practices.

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Hypertension related to high blood sugar levels.

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Impaired verbal communication related to difficulty understanding medical instructions.

Question 13

Which of the following is a nursing diagnosis for a patient with a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Impaired physical mobility related to muscle weakness and altered coordination.

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Impaired skin integrity related to excessive sweating.

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Ineffective coping related to emotional distress.

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Impaired verbal communication related to slurred speech.

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Risk for falls related to dizziness.

Question 14

Which of the following is a nursing diagnosis for a patient with congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Decreased cardiac output related to impaired pumping ability of the heart.

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Ineffective coping related to health condition.

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Risk for falls related to dizziness.

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Impaired skin integrity related to poor circulation.

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Impaired physical mobility related to fatigue.

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