chapter 1 quiz (health assessment)
A nurse is caring for three clients whose care involves complex situations and multiple responsibilities. What is the key to resolving problems for this nurse?
Critical thinking
The nurse prepares to assess a client newly admitted to the care area. Which approach ensures that the data will guide the identification of appropriate interventions?
Uses evidence-based techniques
Which of the following statements best conveys the rationale for health promotion in a school setting?
Healthy child development is a critical health determinant because of its implications for lifelong health.
A nurse is writing a care plan for a newly admitted client. When formulating the diagnostic statements in the care plan, what would the nurse use?
Diagnostic reasoning
Why is the nurse always reassessing the patient for changes?
To achieve the best results
When a client first enters the hospital for an elective surgical procedure, the nurse should perform an assessment termed
comprehensive.
An assessment that concentrates on patterns of role performance that all humans share is called what?
Functional
A community health nurse is planning individualized care for a community. What does the nurse use as a framework for this plan?
Nursing process
When answering questions about health during a presentation at a women's club luncheon, the nurse emphasizes that prevention of disease is multifaceted but is connected directly to
a healthy lifestyle
