Nursing Process Practice Questions
20 free Nursing Process practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. Which step of the nursing process involves gathering subjective and objective data about the patient’s health status?
- Q2. Formulating a nursing diagnosis (actual or risk) is part of which phase of the nursing process?
- Q3. Which step of the nursing process involves setting measurable, time-bound goals and expected outcomes?
- Q4. Implementing interventions defined in the plan is part of which phase of the nursing process?
- Q5. In the nursing process, which step involves determining whether the desired outcome was achieved and if the plan is effective?
- Q6. What type of data does an assessment in nursing process typically include?
- Q7. Which of the following is a correctly formatted nursing diagnosis?
- Q8. What is the next step in the nursing process after diagnosing the patient’s nursing problem?
- Q9. Which phase of the nursing process involves checking the outcome of teaching and recording results?
- Q10. Which of the following is an example of implementation in the nursing process?
- Q11. When outcomes are not met in the nursing process, what phase includes re-assessment and revision of the plan?
- Q12. Which of the following statements represents a well-written, measurable goal in the nursing process?
- Q13. In the nursing process, activities like listening to lung sounds and observing skin color are examples of which phase?
- Q14. Which step of the nursing process is continuous and influences all other steps?
- Q15. After implementing interventions in the nursing process, what step follows next?
- Q16. When a nurse notes conflicting data during assessment, what should be the first action according to the nursing process?
- Q17. Recognizing cultural preferences and incorporating them into the goal/plan is part of which step in the nursing process?
- Q18. Which of the following best describes a collaborative intervention in the nursing process?
- Q19. When a patient’s airway is compromised, what intervention in the nursing process should be prioritized first?
- Q20. What is the correct order of steps in the nursing process?