The nurse is applying a decision making process to a clinical challenge. When
applying this process the nurse must?
A. Choose between different courses of action
B. Analyze the root cause of a situation
C. Prioritize the maximum good for the maximum number of people
D. Begin by solving the underlying problem - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Choose
between different courses of action
Feedback: Decision making is a complex, cognitive process often defined as
choosing a
particular course of action. Problem solving is part of decision making and is a
systematic
process that focuses on analyzing a difficult situation. It is not always realistic for
the nurse
to solve each of the problems contributing to a larger challenge, especially at the
beginning
,of the decision-making process. The nurse often lacks the time, information, or
resources to
analyze the root causes of a situation. Many times, the nurse makes a decision
that benefits
the largest number of people, but this is not always feasible or desirable
The nurse is applying the traditional problem-solving model when mediating in a
conflict between two colleagues. When applying this model, the nurse should
prioritize what task?
A. Encouraging each nurse to reflect on his or her actions
B. Implementing a solution as quickly as possible
C. Eliciting input from other nurses
D. Identify the root cause of conflict - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Identify the root
cause of conflict
Feedback: The traditional problem-solving model attempts to identify the root
problem in
situations, a task that can require much time and energy. Efficiency is desirable,
but trying
to implement a solution as quickly as possible can result in a hasty and incorrect
solution.
Reflective thinking is always beneficial, but this is not a specific component of the
traditional problem-solving model. Outside input may or may not be necessary;
this varies
with each individual problem.
, Which statement is true regarding decision-making?
A. Past experience has little to do with quality of the decision
B. Personal belief can be adjusted for when the scientific approach to problem-
solving is used
C. Decisions are greatly influenced by each person's value system.
D. Scientific methods to provide identical decisions by different individuals for the
same problem. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Decisions are greatly influenced by each
person's value system.
Feedback: Values, life experience, individual preference, and individual ways of
thinking
will influence a person's decision making. No matter how objective the criteria
will be,
value judgments will always play a part in a person's decision making, either
consciously or
subconsciously. It is not possible for a nurse to fully "set aside" personal beliefs
when
making a decision, even if the nurse applies the principles of self-reflection
The nurse manager of a short staffed unit needs to make a decision about a
nurses request for an unpaid leave of absence. In order to increase the chance of
making a good decision, the manager should:
A. Involved as many people in the decision making process as possible
applying this process the nurse must?
A. Choose between different courses of action
B. Analyze the root cause of a situation
C. Prioritize the maximum good for the maximum number of people
D. Begin by solving the underlying problem - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Choose
between different courses of action
Feedback: Decision making is a complex, cognitive process often defined as
choosing a
particular course of action. Problem solving is part of decision making and is a
systematic
process that focuses on analyzing a difficult situation. It is not always realistic for
the nurse
to solve each of the problems contributing to a larger challenge, especially at the
beginning
,of the decision-making process. The nurse often lacks the time, information, or
resources to
analyze the root causes of a situation. Many times, the nurse makes a decision
that benefits
the largest number of people, but this is not always feasible or desirable
The nurse is applying the traditional problem-solving model when mediating in a
conflict between two colleagues. When applying this model, the nurse should
prioritize what task?
A. Encouraging each nurse to reflect on his or her actions
B. Implementing a solution as quickly as possible
C. Eliciting input from other nurses
D. Identify the root cause of conflict - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Identify the root
cause of conflict
Feedback: The traditional problem-solving model attempts to identify the root
problem in
situations, a task that can require much time and energy. Efficiency is desirable,
but trying
to implement a solution as quickly as possible can result in a hasty and incorrect
solution.
Reflective thinking is always beneficial, but this is not a specific component of the
traditional problem-solving model. Outside input may or may not be necessary;
this varies
with each individual problem.
, Which statement is true regarding decision-making?
A. Past experience has little to do with quality of the decision
B. Personal belief can be adjusted for when the scientific approach to problem-
solving is used
C. Decisions are greatly influenced by each person's value system.
D. Scientific methods to provide identical decisions by different individuals for the
same problem. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Decisions are greatly influenced by each
person's value system.
Feedback: Values, life experience, individual preference, and individual ways of
thinking
will influence a person's decision making. No matter how objective the criteria
will be,
value judgments will always play a part in a person's decision making, either
consciously or
subconsciously. It is not possible for a nurse to fully "set aside" personal beliefs
when
making a decision, even if the nurse applies the principles of self-reflection
The nurse manager of a short staffed unit needs to make a decision about a
nurses request for an unpaid leave of absence. In order to increase the chance of
making a good decision, the manager should:
A. Involved as many people in the decision making process as possible
