Prep U Chapter 1

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Which of the following is the best example of holistic data collection by a nurse?

Measuring blood pressure, inquiring about a client's nutritional intake, assessing for depression, and asking the client how his condition affects family gatherings

Revising the plan as needed occurs in what part of the nursing process?

evaluation

The result of a nursing assessment is the

formulation of a nursing diagnosis

The client has a murmur. What type of data is this?

objective

What is the nurse's focus while conducting a health assessment with a client?

a. conducting a physical examination b. completing the health history

Which of the following is the best example of assessment in everyday life?

Measuring the remaining tread on a car tire to determine whether it is time to replace it

A nursing instructor is trying to convince the class of the importance of assessment skills in nursing. In discussing the future of the nursing profession, which factors should stressed that will promote opportunities for nurses with advanced assessment skills? Select all that apply.

a. Growing aging population with complex morbidities. b. Increasing complexity of acute care. c. Declining number of medical students due to rising costs and focus on primary care. d. Increasing impact on children and homeless communities.

A nurse is preparing to obtain subjective data during the initial comprehensive assessment from an older client who recently underwent amputation of her lower leg. Which skill will the nurse most need to perform this assessment?

empathy

A nurse is distracted during her assessment of a client and does not take as thorough or as accurate notes as usual. Her supervisor, who is familiar with the client, reads the patient's chart and questions the nurse. The supervisor should point out to the nurse that which of the following errors is most likely to occur due to the nurse's lapse?

making incorrect nursing judgements or diagnoses

During a health assessment the nurse learns that a client lives in an urban area with a high crime rate. Which category of health is affecting this client?

environmental


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