Skills For Nursing I: The Fundamentals Trial

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    The primary purpose of the evaluation phase of the nursing process is to assess if planned outcomes were met.

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  • 2. 
    Accurate documentation is an essential part of a nurse's work. The most important rule to consider when documenting is: - ProProfs

    Accurate documentation is an essential part of a nurse's work. The most important rule to consider when documenting is:

    • Write legibly from memory

    • Erase false entries

    • Record entries in consecutive and chronological order

    • Use abbreviations

    Correct Answer
    A. Record entries in consecutive and chronological order
    Explanation
    When recording entries into documentation, your work must be legible, may contain abbreviations, any false entries must be crossed out and signed by you, however the most important point is to record entries in consecutive and chronological order.

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  • 3. 
    The most at risk body part when you are lifting incorrectly is: - ProProfs

    The most at risk body part when you are lifting incorrectly is:

    • Your neck

    • Your back

    • Your legs

    • Your arms

    Correct Answer
    A. Your back
    Explanation
    Your back is the most at risk body part when lifting a patient incorrectly

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  • 4. 
    Which of the following is  classified as objective data? - ProProfs

    Which of the following is  classified as objective data?

    • Pain in the left leg

    • Blood pressure

    • Fear of surgery

    • Discomfort on breathing

    Correct Answer
    A. Blood pressure
    Explanation
    Objective data is measurable, quantifiable, and observable by other than the patient experiencing the problem

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  • 5. 
    Check the answer you think is the most likely example of the evaluation stage of the nursing process: - ProProfs

    Check the answer you think is the most likely example of the evaluation stage of the nursing process:

    • The nurse takes observations of vital signs four hourly.

    • The nurse revises the care plan and notes that the patient can now feed himself.

    • The nurse asks the physiotherapist to visit the patient daily.

    • The nurse discusses with the patient's family, his needs for discharge

    Correct Answer
    A. The nurse revises the care plan and notes that the patient can now feed himself.
    Explanation
    In the evaluation stage of the nursing process, the nurse assesses the patient's response to the care provided and determines if the goals have been achieved. In this scenario, the nurse revises the care plan and notes that the patient can now feed himself. This indicates that the nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of the care plan and determining if the patient's condition has improved.

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  • 6. 
    Identify in which step of the nursing process you prioritize your diagnoses, work out what goals you have and which nursing interventions are the most appropriate. - ProProfs

    Identify in which step of the nursing process you prioritize your diagnoses, work out what goals you have and which nursing interventions are the most appropriate.

    • Assessment

    • Planning

    • Implementation

    • Evaluation

    Correct Answer
    A. Planning
    Explanation
    In the Planning stage of the nursing process you prioritize the nursing diagnoses in order of importance, and work out what goals you have and which nursing interventions are the most appropriate.

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  • 7. 
    By covering a wound infected with MRSA; what link in the chain of infection is broken? - ProProfs

    By covering a wound infected with MRSA; what link in the chain of infection is broken?

    • Portal of exit

    • Infectious agent

    • Portal of entry

    • Susceptible host

    Correct Answer
    A. Portal of exit
    Explanation
    By covering a wound infected with MRSA, the link in the chain of infection broken is the Portal of exit.

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  • 8. 
    Check the answer you think is correct:A client has his urine tested for a possible infection.  The nurse wears non-sterile gloves for this procedure because (S)he: - ProProfs

    Check the answer you think is correct:A client has his urine tested for a possible infection.  The nurse wears non-sterile gloves for this procedure because (S)he:

    • Is observing standard precautions

    • Needs to ensure the urine remains sterile

    • Needs to measure the urine

    • Needs to ensure their hands do not become the portal of entry

    Correct Answer
    A. Is observing standard precautions
    Explanation
    The nurse is observing standard precautions because (s)he is handling body fluids.

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  • 9. 
    A nursing diagnosis evaluates the aetiology of disease - ProProfs

    A nursing diagnosis evaluates the aetiology of disease

    • True

    • False.

    Correct Answer
    A. False.
    Explanation
    A nursing diagnosis identifies the actual or potential patient concern or need that nurses need to attend to

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  • 10. 
    Fill in the blank:  The most important technique for preventing and controlling infection is................................................................. - ProProfs

    Fill in the blank:  The most important technique for preventing and controlling infection is.................................................................

    Correct Answer
    Handwashing
    Explanation
    Handwashing is the single most important technique for preventing and controlling infection

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