NUR 200 Exam 1 Critical
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Practice Questions & Answers
A nurse who uses an incorrect diagnostic label is not accurately.......... - ANSWER-
identifying the problem, which is a labeling error
A nurse who selects a diagnostic label based on incorrectly grouped clinical
criteria is making a - ANSWER-clustering error
A new graduate nurse is working with an experienced nurse to chart assessment
findings. The new nurse notes that the physical therapist wrote on the chart that
the patient is lazy and did not want to participate in assigned therapies this AM.
The experienced nurse asks the new nurse what may be going on here. What is
the best explanation for this statement?
a.
Data on the chart can sometimes be documented in a biased manne
b.
Data on the chart changes as the patient's condition changes.
c.
Data on the chart is usually accurate and can be verified from the patient.
d.
,Reading the chart is not a wise use of time as this can be time consuming and
tedious. - ANSWER-a.
Data on the chart can sometimes be documented in a biased manner
Benners stages of Clinical competence
Stage 1: Novice (beginner) - ANSWER-- No experience
-lacks confidence to demonstrate
-requires verbal/ physical cues
- unable to use discretionary judgement
- practices in prolonged timing
Benners stages of clinical competence
Stage 2: Advanced Beginner - ANSWER-- marginally acceptable performance
-prior experience in actual situations
-Skillful in parts of practice
-Requires occasional cues
-Still developing knowledge
- may/ may not be within delayed timing
Benners stages of clinical competence
Stage 2: Competent - ANSWER--2-3 years experience in situations
-demonstrates efficiency, coordination and confidence
-establishes plans on perspective
,-can base plans of conscious, abstract and analytical skills of problems
-care completed in suitable time frame
Benners stages of clinical competence
Stage 4: Proficient - ANSWER-- perceives situation as whole not choppy
-can perceive meaning in terms of long term goals
-experienced in what to expect in events and how to modify plans in response
- holistic understanding helps the decision making
- knows what's more important in situations yielding less labor
Benners stages of clinical competence
Stage 5: the Expert - ANSWER--has intuitive grasp on each situation
-zeroes in with accuracy on problems
-doesn't waste time on unfruitful alternate diagnoses and solutions
- deep understanding, fluid, flexible, highly proficient
- high skilled analytic abilities necessary when other nurses have had no
experience
In ADPIE the "A" stands for assessment in which the nurse will Gather, Review and
Verify data. She identifies patterns, clustering or organizing data. In tanners model
this would be compared to.... - ANSWER-NOTICING
The nurse would gather data, notice info and look for patterns
, In ADPIE the "D" and "P" stands for diagnoses and planning. The nurse will identify
problems and risk, prioritize implementations and plan care to reach goal/
outcome for the patient.
In tanners model this compares to - ANSWER-INTERPRETING
Where the nurse processes info, identifies problems, determine what data is
relevant and what's not she then makes deductions and forms opinion based off
her analysis
In ADPIE the "I" stands for IMPLEMENTATION in which the nurse carries out the
plans that were identified in the planning stage in tanners this compares to -
ANSWER-RESPONDING the nurse selects course of action, determines priorities,
criteria to evaluate actions
In ADPIE the "E" stands for EVALUATION in which the nurse determines if the first
4 steps of process have met goals then she reassess and revises if needed in
Tanners this compares to - ANSWER-REFLECTING in which the nurse collects
evaluation data and determines if situation improved, what went wrong/ right or
what she can change in the future
Reflection in action - ANSWER-refers to the nurses understandings of patient
responses to nursing actions while care is occurring
reflection on action - ANSWER-happens after the patient care occurs
he nurse is attending to a patient in a coronary care unit. The nurse is revising the
care plan after evaluating the patient outcomes. Which step of the nursing process
is the nurse performing? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be
correct. - ANSWER-assessing and evaluating
Thinking Study Guide 2026 |
Practice Questions & Answers
A nurse who uses an incorrect diagnostic label is not accurately.......... - ANSWER-
identifying the problem, which is a labeling error
A nurse who selects a diagnostic label based on incorrectly grouped clinical
criteria is making a - ANSWER-clustering error
A new graduate nurse is working with an experienced nurse to chart assessment
findings. The new nurse notes that the physical therapist wrote on the chart that
the patient is lazy and did not want to participate in assigned therapies this AM.
The experienced nurse asks the new nurse what may be going on here. What is
the best explanation for this statement?
a.
Data on the chart can sometimes be documented in a biased manne
b.
Data on the chart changes as the patient's condition changes.
c.
Data on the chart is usually accurate and can be verified from the patient.
d.
,Reading the chart is not a wise use of time as this can be time consuming and
tedious. - ANSWER-a.
Data on the chart can sometimes be documented in a biased manner
Benners stages of Clinical competence
Stage 1: Novice (beginner) - ANSWER-- No experience
-lacks confidence to demonstrate
-requires verbal/ physical cues
- unable to use discretionary judgement
- practices in prolonged timing
Benners stages of clinical competence
Stage 2: Advanced Beginner - ANSWER-- marginally acceptable performance
-prior experience in actual situations
-Skillful in parts of practice
-Requires occasional cues
-Still developing knowledge
- may/ may not be within delayed timing
Benners stages of clinical competence
Stage 2: Competent - ANSWER--2-3 years experience in situations
-demonstrates efficiency, coordination and confidence
-establishes plans on perspective
,-can base plans of conscious, abstract and analytical skills of problems
-care completed in suitable time frame
Benners stages of clinical competence
Stage 4: Proficient - ANSWER-- perceives situation as whole not choppy
-can perceive meaning in terms of long term goals
-experienced in what to expect in events and how to modify plans in response
- holistic understanding helps the decision making
- knows what's more important in situations yielding less labor
Benners stages of clinical competence
Stage 5: the Expert - ANSWER--has intuitive grasp on each situation
-zeroes in with accuracy on problems
-doesn't waste time on unfruitful alternate diagnoses and solutions
- deep understanding, fluid, flexible, highly proficient
- high skilled analytic abilities necessary when other nurses have had no
experience
In ADPIE the "A" stands for assessment in which the nurse will Gather, Review and
Verify data. She identifies patterns, clustering or organizing data. In tanners model
this would be compared to.... - ANSWER-NOTICING
The nurse would gather data, notice info and look for patterns
, In ADPIE the "D" and "P" stands for diagnoses and planning. The nurse will identify
problems and risk, prioritize implementations and plan care to reach goal/
outcome for the patient.
In tanners model this compares to - ANSWER-INTERPRETING
Where the nurse processes info, identifies problems, determine what data is
relevant and what's not she then makes deductions and forms opinion based off
her analysis
In ADPIE the "I" stands for IMPLEMENTATION in which the nurse carries out the
plans that were identified in the planning stage in tanners this compares to -
ANSWER-RESPONDING the nurse selects course of action, determines priorities,
criteria to evaluate actions
In ADPIE the "E" stands for EVALUATION in which the nurse determines if the first
4 steps of process have met goals then she reassess and revises if needed in
Tanners this compares to - ANSWER-REFLECTING in which the nurse collects
evaluation data and determines if situation improved, what went wrong/ right or
what she can change in the future
Reflection in action - ANSWER-refers to the nurses understandings of patient
responses to nursing actions while care is occurring
reflection on action - ANSWER-happens after the patient care occurs
he nurse is attending to a patient in a coronary care unit. The nurse is revising the
care plan after evaluating the patient outcomes. Which step of the nursing process
is the nurse performing? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be
correct. - ANSWER-assessing and evaluating
