Implementation Manager (IM) Specialist CHTS Practice Test

Which type of codes does NANDA represent?

1. Interventions

2. Diagnoses/judgements

3. Goals

4. Outcomes

The correct answer is: Diagnoses/judgements

NANDA International (formerly known as the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association) represents a standardized language for nursing diagnoses and judgments. The primary purpose of NANDA is to provide a comprehensive list of diagnoses that nurses can use to identify patient care needs. These diagnoses are based on clinical observations and assessments, forming a crucial aspect of nursing practice as they guide interventions and care plans. NANDA diagnoses reflect the nurse’s professional assessment of the patient's health status, offering a clear way to communicate and document patient needs and problems. By establishing a common framework, NANDA enables better care coordination and communication among healthcare providers. The other options relate to different aspects of the nursing process. Interventions involve actions taken based on the diagnoses, goals represent the outcomes desired from the interventions, and outcomes are the measurable results of the interventions implemented to address the diagnoses. Each of these components plays a vital role in providing comprehensive nursing care, but NANDA specifically focuses on diagnoses and judgments as foundational to the nursing process.