The Nursing Process

Lily is a new nurse at the hospital. What is the “nursing process” described as in the text?

• A framework for decision making

• A list of medications

• A type of patient diagnosis

• A method for scheduling shifts

Jackson's grandmother was admitted to the hospital. What condition led to her admission?

• Shortness of breath

• High blood pressure

• Broken leg

• Fever

During a medical training session, Charlotte was observing a patient being weaned off a ventilator. What complication did the patient experience during this process?

• Severe respiratory distress

• High fever

• Loss of appetite

• Increased blood pressure

Which of the following best describes “automatic pilot” in nursing?

• Carrying out orders without critical thinking

• Making independent decisions

• Prioritizing patient needs

• Communicating with the health-care provider

Elijah, a nurse, is working a long shift at the hospital. Why is it important for him to avoid working on “automatic pilot”?

• To ensure patient safety and well-being

• To finish tasks faster

• To avoid talking to doctors

• To reduce paperwork

What is a possible consequence of not using critical thinking in nursing?

• Potentially severe medication reactions

• Faster patient recovery

• Improved teamwork

• Increased patient satisfaction

Kai, a nurse, notices a potential reaction in a patient after administering medication. What is the likely outcome if Kai fails to notify the health-care provider of this potential reaction?

• The patient may experience a severe medication reaction

• The patient will recover faster

• The nurse will get a promotion

• The medication will be more effective

What does the case of the older woman on the ventilator highlight?

• The complexity of patient care and the need for critical thinking

• The importance of hospital food

• The need for more ventilators

• The value of patient entertainment

What is the role of a framework for decision making in nursing?

• To guide nursing decisions

• To increase paperwork

• To reduce patient interaction

• To avoid critical thinking

After Kai's medication was discontinued in the breathing treatments, what happened?

• Kai’s condition worsened

• Kai stopped relapsing

• Kai needed surgery

• Kai was transferred to another hospital