Leadership Roles and Management
Functions in Nursing Ch. 1-2 Questions
and Correct Answers
Decision Making - correct answers:A complex, cognitive process often defined as choosing a particular
course of action. This is the last step in problem solving process.
Problem Solving - correct answers:Part of decision making and is a systematic process that focuses on
analyzing a difficult situation. This always includes a decision-making step
Critical Thinking (reflective thinking) - correct answers:More complex than problem solving and decision
making as it involves higher order reasoning and evaluation. Also has both cognitive and affective
components.
critical thinker characteristics - correct answers:1. Open to new ideas
2. Intuitive
3.Risk taker
4. Outcome directed
5. Communicaitive
6. Flexible
clinical reasoning - correct answers:Noticing crucial changes in patient status, analyzing these changes to
decide on a course of action, and evaluation responses to modify care.
How to Improve Clinical reasoning - correct answers:Through Simulations and Case Studies
1. Case studies are like stories that impart learning. They are more interactive for students.
2. Simulations give problem solving opportunities with little to no risk to a patient or an organization .
Also good for students to develop priority setting, timeliness of action, and patient outcomes.
Marquis-Huston Critical Thinking Teaching Model - correct answers:Includes Didactic Theory,
Personalized learning, Group process, and Problem solving.
, Traditional Problem-Solving Process - correct answers:1. Identify the problem
2. Gather data to analyze the causes and consequences of the problem
3. Explore alternative solutions
4. Evaluate the alternatives
5. Select the appropriate solution
6. Implement the solution
7. Evaluate the results
Managerial Decision-Making Model - correct answers:1. Determine the decision and the desired
outcome (set objectives)
2. Research and identify options
3. Compare and contrast these options and their consequences
4. Make a decision
5. Implement an action plan
6. Evaluate results
Nursing Process - correct answers:Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
MORAL decision making model - correct answers:M—Massage the dilemma
O—Outline options
R—Review criteria and resolve
A—Affirm position and act
L—Look back. Evaluate the decision making
Functions in Nursing Ch. 1-2 Questions
and Correct Answers
Decision Making - correct answers:A complex, cognitive process often defined as choosing a particular
course of action. This is the last step in problem solving process.
Problem Solving - correct answers:Part of decision making and is a systematic process that focuses on
analyzing a difficult situation. This always includes a decision-making step
Critical Thinking (reflective thinking) - correct answers:More complex than problem solving and decision
making as it involves higher order reasoning and evaluation. Also has both cognitive and affective
components.
critical thinker characteristics - correct answers:1. Open to new ideas
2. Intuitive
3.Risk taker
4. Outcome directed
5. Communicaitive
6. Flexible
clinical reasoning - correct answers:Noticing crucial changes in patient status, analyzing these changes to
decide on a course of action, and evaluation responses to modify care.
How to Improve Clinical reasoning - correct answers:Through Simulations and Case Studies
1. Case studies are like stories that impart learning. They are more interactive for students.
2. Simulations give problem solving opportunities with little to no risk to a patient or an organization .
Also good for students to develop priority setting, timeliness of action, and patient outcomes.
Marquis-Huston Critical Thinking Teaching Model - correct answers:Includes Didactic Theory,
Personalized learning, Group process, and Problem solving.
, Traditional Problem-Solving Process - correct answers:1. Identify the problem
2. Gather data to analyze the causes and consequences of the problem
3. Explore alternative solutions
4. Evaluate the alternatives
5. Select the appropriate solution
6. Implement the solution
7. Evaluate the results
Managerial Decision-Making Model - correct answers:1. Determine the decision and the desired
outcome (set objectives)
2. Research and identify options
3. Compare and contrast these options and their consequences
4. Make a decision
5. Implement an action plan
6. Evaluate results
Nursing Process - correct answers:Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
MORAL decision making model - correct answers:M—Massage the dilemma
O—Outline options
R—Review criteria and resolve
A—Affirm position and act
L—Look back. Evaluate the decision making
