NUR2214 Module 1: Clinical Judgment,
Leadership & Pain Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
Clinical Judgment
Selecting the safest nursing intervention based on clinical reasoning, evidence, patient
preferences, and standards.
Critical Thinking
Disciplined process of analyzing information, questioning assumptions, and solving problems
using logic.
Clinical Reasoning
Mental process of organizing assessment findings to understand a specific patient's condition.
Clinical Decision-Making
The final step of choosing and carrying out the best nursing intervention.
The Nursing Thinking Ladder (Order)
Knowledge → Critical Thinking → Clinical Reasoning → Clinical Judgment → Clinical
Decision-Making.
Deductive Reasoning
Applying general knowledge to a specific patient situation (General → Specific).
Inductive Reasoning
Developing a broader clinical conclusion from specific patient observations (Specific →
General).
,Hypothetico-Deductive Reasoning
Developing multiple possible explanations, gathering data, and narrowing down to the most
likely.
Situational Awareness (SA)
Recognizing what is happening, understanding its meaning, and anticipating what will
happen next.
Three Levels of Situational Awareness
Level 1: Perception. Level 2: Comprehension. Level 3: Projection.
Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model (NIRR)
Noticing → Interpreting → Responding → Reflecting.
Reflection-in-Action
Modifying the care plan while actively providing patient care.
Reflection-on-Action
Reviewing and evaluating clinical performance after patient care is completed.
Five Stages of Competency (Benner)
Novice → Advanced Beginner → Competent → Proficient → Expert.
Leadership
The ability to influence, motivate, guide, and support others toward a common goal.
Management
, The process of planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and evaluating resources and
care.
Democratic Leadership
Collaborative style that encourages team participation and shared decision-making.
Autocratic Leadership
Direct style where leader makes decisions independently; best for emergencies.
Laissez-Faire Leadership
Hands-off style providing minimal direction; works best with highly experienced teams.
Transformational Leadership
Inspirational style focused on professional growth, innovation, and shared vision.
Delegation
Transferring responsibility for a task to another qualified worker while retaining
accountability.
Responsibility
The obligation to perform a delegated task correctly; can be transferred.
Accountability
Being legally and professionally answerable for outcomes; cannot be delegated by the RN.
What are the Five Rights of Delegation?
Right Task, Right Circumstance, Right Person, Right Direction/Communication, Right
Supervision/Evaluation.
Leadership & Pain Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
Clinical Judgment
Selecting the safest nursing intervention based on clinical reasoning, evidence, patient
preferences, and standards.
Critical Thinking
Disciplined process of analyzing information, questioning assumptions, and solving problems
using logic.
Clinical Reasoning
Mental process of organizing assessment findings to understand a specific patient's condition.
Clinical Decision-Making
The final step of choosing and carrying out the best nursing intervention.
The Nursing Thinking Ladder (Order)
Knowledge → Critical Thinking → Clinical Reasoning → Clinical Judgment → Clinical
Decision-Making.
Deductive Reasoning
Applying general knowledge to a specific patient situation (General → Specific).
Inductive Reasoning
Developing a broader clinical conclusion from specific patient observations (Specific →
General).
,Hypothetico-Deductive Reasoning
Developing multiple possible explanations, gathering data, and narrowing down to the most
likely.
Situational Awareness (SA)
Recognizing what is happening, understanding its meaning, and anticipating what will
happen next.
Three Levels of Situational Awareness
Level 1: Perception. Level 2: Comprehension. Level 3: Projection.
Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model (NIRR)
Noticing → Interpreting → Responding → Reflecting.
Reflection-in-Action
Modifying the care plan while actively providing patient care.
Reflection-on-Action
Reviewing and evaluating clinical performance after patient care is completed.
Five Stages of Competency (Benner)
Novice → Advanced Beginner → Competent → Proficient → Expert.
Leadership
The ability to influence, motivate, guide, and support others toward a common goal.
Management
, The process of planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and evaluating resources and
care.
Democratic Leadership
Collaborative style that encourages team participation and shared decision-making.
Autocratic Leadership
Direct style where leader makes decisions independently; best for emergencies.
Laissez-Faire Leadership
Hands-off style providing minimal direction; works best with highly experienced teams.
Transformational Leadership
Inspirational style focused on professional growth, innovation, and shared vision.
Delegation
Transferring responsibility for a task to another qualified worker while retaining
accountability.
Responsibility
The obligation to perform a delegated task correctly; can be transferred.
Accountability
Being legally and professionally answerable for outcomes; cannot be delegated by the RN.
What are the Five Rights of Delegation?
Right Task, Right Circumstance, Right Person, Right Direction/Communication, Right
Supervision/Evaluation.
