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20 questions

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1 point

In a useful patient goal, the quality that requires an observable indicator, such as oxygen saturation or distance walked, is .

True or false

1 point

Whenever possible, the patient should be included in setting care goals.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

In the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, what step follows prioritizing hypotheses and involves identifying outcomes and selecting interventions?

Choose one

1 point

A postoperative patient’s pain is limiting coughing and deep breathing. Which goal is the clearest patient outcome to evaluate after the prescribed pain-management intervention?

A
The nurse will administer the prescribed intervention and check the patient later.
B
Within 60 minutes of the prescribed intervention, the patient will report pain at 3/10 or less and participate in coughing and deep breathing.
C
The patient’s pain will improve soon.
D
The nurse will promote comfort during the shift.

Choose all

1 point

Which elements are combined in evidence-based practice when planning care? Select all that apply.

A
The best available evidence
B
A familiar intervention, regardless of the patient’s situation
C
Clinical expertise
D
The patient’s values and circumstances

Fill in the blank

1 point

When planning an intervention, check its by determining whether it is an independent nursing action or requires an order, protocol, or collaboration.

True or false

1 point

A plan for generating solutions should remain fixed even if the patient’s condition or response changes. True or false?

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

In the postoperative pain example, how many minutes after the prescribed intervention is the patient’s goal to be evaluated? Enter the value in minutes.

Choose one

1 point

A patient’s condition shows signs of rapid deterioration. Which principle should guide the nurse’s intervention choice first?

A
Choose the intervention the nurse uses most often.
B
Wait for the next scheduled reassessment before addressing the change.
C
Address the threat promptly and escalate concerns according to policy and the patient’s condition.
D
Select the intervention that is easiest to document.

Choose all

1 point

A nurse is selecting an intervention for a particular patient. Which factors should be considered? Select all that apply.

A
The patient’s preferences and health literacy
B
Allergies, risks, and contraindications
C
Whether the intervention is familiar to the nurse
D
The patient’s culture and response to previous care
E
When and how to reassess whether the intervention helped

Choose one

1 point

A case presents several possible nursing actions. Which approach best fits the generate-solutions step?

A
Select the intervention that is most familiar, even if it addresses a different problem.
B
Choose a safe, appropriate intervention that addresses the highest-priority problem and supports the expected outcome.
C
Choose an intervention because it is easy to perform, then decide later what outcome to measure.
D
Use the same intervention for all patients with a similar diagnosis.

Open ended

1 point

A postoperative patient’s pain is limiting coughing and deep breathing. Describe a patient-centered, measurable goal and a safe intervention plan that supports it. Include relevant checks before intervention, how and when to evaluate the response, and what findings should be reported promptly.

Choose one

1 point

Which intervention plan is most concrete and evaluable for a patient whose pain is affecting breathing exercises?

A
Promote comfort and continue routine care.
B
Assess pain using the same scale, administer the prescribed analgesic if appropriate, and reassess pain and respiratory effort within the specified interval.
C
Improve the patient’s condition as soon as possible.
D
Provide care that seems suitable and evaluate it later.

True or false

1 point

A nursing plan should be individualized and revised as the patient’s condition and response to care change.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

A nurse’s draft goal lists only an action the nurse will perform. What should the goal describe instead?

Written response

1 point

When sorting interventions by scope, what category describes nursing actions that do not require an order, protocol, or collaboration with another clinician?

Choose one

1 point

A postoperative patient’s pain is limiting coughing and deep breathing. Which goal is most useful for evaluating whether care is helping?

A
The nurse will encourage the patient to feel more comfortable.
B
Within 60 minutes of the prescribed intervention, the patient will report pain at 3/10 or less and participate in coughing and deep breathing.
C
The nurse will provide pain management when needed.
D
The patient’s pain will improve soon.

Choose one

1 point

A nurse is choosing an intervention using evidence-based practice. Which combination best supports the decision?

A
The nurse’s usual routine and the patient’s diagnosis.
B
The most recent clinical guidance alone.
C
The best available evidence, clinical expertise, and the patient’s values and circumstances.
D
The patient’s preferences alone, regardless of evidence or safety.

Choose one

1 point

Two patients have the same priority problem but different baselines and preferences. How should the nurse choose their goals?

A
Use the same target for every patient with this diagnosis.
B
Set the most ambitious possible target, regardless of current status.
C
Choose a goal based only on available resources.
D
Set a realistic goal that fits the patient’s status, baseline, preferences, and resources.

Choose one

1 point

A postoperative patient’s pain is preventing effective coughing and deep breathing. Which plan best connects interventions to that priority problem and the intended outcome?

A
Assess pain and respiratory status, give prescribed pain medication if appropriate, coach coughing and deep breathing, and reassess.
B
Focus only on the pain rating and end the assessment once medication is given.
C
Encourage coughing without assessing pain or respiratory status.
D
Wait until the patient can cough independently before planning interventions.