Chapter 7: Assisting with the Nursing Process

Which is not a step in the nursing process? a) Observation b) Assessment c) Planning d) Implementation

a) Observation

Which should you report at once? a) The person can no longer move a body part b) The person answers questions correctly c) The person has a breath odor d) The person walked to the dining room

a) The person can no longer move a body part

What happens during assessment? a) Goals are set b) Information is collected c) Nursing measures are carried out d) Progress is evaluated

b) Information is collected

The care plan is a) Written by the doctor b) The measures to help the person c) The same for all persons d) Also called the Kadex

b) The measures to help the person

Which should you report at once? a) The person had a vowel movement b) The person complains of sudden, severe pain c) The person does not like the food served for lunch d) The person complains of stiff, painful joints.

b) The person complains of sudden, severe pain

What is used to communicate the nursing tasks delegated to you? a) The care plan b) The Kardex c) An assignment sheet d) Care conferences

c) An assignment sheet

Measures in the nursing care plan are carried out. This is a) A nursing diagnosis b) Planning c) Implementation d) Evalution

c) Implementation

Which statement about the nursing process is true? a) It is done without the person's input b) You are responsible for it c) It is used to communicate the person's care d) Steps can be done in any order

c) It is used to communicate the person's care

Which is a symptom? a) Redness b) Vomiting c) Pain d) Pulse rate of 78

c) Pain

Which is a nursing diagnosis? a) Cancer b) Heart attack c) Kidney failure d) Chronic pain

d) Chronic pain

Which is sign? a) Nausea b) Headache c) Dizziness d) Dry skin

d) Dry skin

The nursing process a) Involves guidelines for care plans b) Is a care conference c) Involves triggers d) Is the method nurses use to plan and deliver

d) Is the method nurses use to plan and deliver