FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING CH 1-8 EXAM 1
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
A client is processing information regarding a new diagnosis and the treatment
the physician has recommended. The client's family has provided excessive input
and are attempting to have the nurse "convince" the client to see things their
way. Which critical-thinking attitude should the nurse present?
1. Independent thinking
2. Fair mindedness
3.intellectual empathy
4.intellectual courage correct answer Fair mindedness
A nurse enters a patient's room to obtain a fasting blood glucose level and notices
the breakfast tray is in front of the client. Which action best indicates the nurse
using critical thinking ?
1. Obtaining the blood glucose level and documenting the client is half way
through breakfast
2. Asking the client if he or she has eaten any food yet
3. Deferring the blood glucose reading until the next time it is scheduled
4. Notifying the health care provider that the client has eaten prior to the blood
glucose reading correct answer Asking the client if he or she has eaten any food
yet
A nurse is working in a healthcare facility with a protocolI have clients who have
pneumonia turn, cough and deep breathe. This nurse is the same to care for a
patient admitted with pneumonia but does not encourage the patient to cough
because the patient also has esophageal varcies from cirrhosis. Which aspect of
critical thinking is the nurse using to guide patient care?
1. Client's role
,2. Client's culture
3. Individual differences
4. Multiple and varying concerns correct answer Individual differences
A nurse with several years of experience in the intensive care unit obtains a new
job in the newborn nursery at the health-care facility. Which critical-thinking
attitude would be best for the nurse to employ in this new setting when asking for
guidance?
1.
Intellectual humility
2.
Intellectual empathy
3.
Fair-mindedness
4.
Intellectual courage correct answer Intellectual humility
A RN is instructing a nursing student about incorporating critical thinking into
client care. Which attributes will the RN include in this lesson? Select all that apply
1. Need to find the truth
2. Openness to other options
3. Use of reasoned thinking
4. Capacity to reflect on situations
5. Ability to delegate tasks to others
6. Ability to convey important information correct answer 1. Need to find the
truth
,2. Openness to other options
3. Use of reasoned thinking
4. Capacity to reflect on situations
ABNS correct answer American board of nursing specialties
ADN correct answer associate degree in nursing
ADPIE correct answer 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
ANA 2010 correct answer advocates for & strive to protect health safety and
rights of the patient
ANA and CNA correct answer National professional organizations
ANA Standards of Nursing Practice correct answer 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Outcomes Identification
4. Planning
5. Implementation
6. Evaluation
, *critical thinking and clinical judgement
analysis : prioritize hypotheses correct answer organize pt assessment bc of
pattens/trends
standards of care
priorities of care based on health problems
analyze cues/anaylsis correct answer compare pt findings to evidence based
resources and standards of care
analyze expected/ unexpected findings
anticipate illness/injury & wellness progression
identify problems
analyze needs of pt
potential problems
analyzing research correct answer What is the book, journal, or article about as a
whole?
What is being said in detail, and how?
Is the book, journal, or article "true" in whole or part?
What of it?
current & useful?
verifiable?
angel of mercy correct answer *1st-10th century
*university nursing programs
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
A client is processing information regarding a new diagnosis and the treatment
the physician has recommended. The client's family has provided excessive input
and are attempting to have the nurse "convince" the client to see things their
way. Which critical-thinking attitude should the nurse present?
1. Independent thinking
2. Fair mindedness
3.intellectual empathy
4.intellectual courage correct answer Fair mindedness
A nurse enters a patient's room to obtain a fasting blood glucose level and notices
the breakfast tray is in front of the client. Which action best indicates the nurse
using critical thinking ?
1. Obtaining the blood glucose level and documenting the client is half way
through breakfast
2. Asking the client if he or she has eaten any food yet
3. Deferring the blood glucose reading until the next time it is scheduled
4. Notifying the health care provider that the client has eaten prior to the blood
glucose reading correct answer Asking the client if he or she has eaten any food
yet
A nurse is working in a healthcare facility with a protocolI have clients who have
pneumonia turn, cough and deep breathe. This nurse is the same to care for a
patient admitted with pneumonia but does not encourage the patient to cough
because the patient also has esophageal varcies from cirrhosis. Which aspect of
critical thinking is the nurse using to guide patient care?
1. Client's role
,2. Client's culture
3. Individual differences
4. Multiple and varying concerns correct answer Individual differences
A nurse with several years of experience in the intensive care unit obtains a new
job in the newborn nursery at the health-care facility. Which critical-thinking
attitude would be best for the nurse to employ in this new setting when asking for
guidance?
1.
Intellectual humility
2.
Intellectual empathy
3.
Fair-mindedness
4.
Intellectual courage correct answer Intellectual humility
A RN is instructing a nursing student about incorporating critical thinking into
client care. Which attributes will the RN include in this lesson? Select all that apply
1. Need to find the truth
2. Openness to other options
3. Use of reasoned thinking
4. Capacity to reflect on situations
5. Ability to delegate tasks to others
6. Ability to convey important information correct answer 1. Need to find the
truth
,2. Openness to other options
3. Use of reasoned thinking
4. Capacity to reflect on situations
ABNS correct answer American board of nursing specialties
ADN correct answer associate degree in nursing
ADPIE correct answer 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
ANA 2010 correct answer advocates for & strive to protect health safety and
rights of the patient
ANA and CNA correct answer National professional organizations
ANA Standards of Nursing Practice correct answer 1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Outcomes Identification
4. Planning
5. Implementation
6. Evaluation
, *critical thinking and clinical judgement
analysis : prioritize hypotheses correct answer organize pt assessment bc of
pattens/trends
standards of care
priorities of care based on health problems
analyze cues/anaylsis correct answer compare pt findings to evidence based
resources and standards of care
analyze expected/ unexpected findings
anticipate illness/injury & wellness progression
identify problems
analyze needs of pt
potential problems
analyzing research correct answer What is the book, journal, or article about as a
whole?
What is being said in detail, and how?
Is the book, journal, or article "true" in whole or part?
What of it?
current & useful?
verifiable?
angel of mercy correct answer *1st-10th century
*university nursing programs
