NUR 200 Exam -1 Questions and Correct Answers

NUR 200 Exam #1




Critical Thinking Defined - Answer--an active, organized, cognitive process used to carefully examine
ones thinking and the thinking of others

-recognizing an issue exists, analyzing info, evaluating info, and making conclusions

-using critical thinking



Thinking and Learning - Answer--learning is a lifelong process

-intellectual knowledge, as well as refining the ability to think, solve problems, and make judgements

-what level of critical thinking (basic, complex, commitment)



5 Components of Critical Thinking - Answer-1.) knowledge base

2.) experience

3.) nursing process competencies

4.) attitudes

5.) standards



Nursing Process Definition - Answer--a systematic problem solving process that guides all nursing
actions

, -purpose is to help the nurse provide goal-directed, client-centered care

-originated in 1955 as a series of phases describing the process of nursing

-assists in establishing priorities



Phases of the Nursing Process - Answer-1.) Assessment

2.) Diagnosis

3.) Planning (outcomes, then interventions)

4.) Implementation

5.) Evaluation

-all the steps are interrelated



Assessment: The First Phase - Answer--gathering data

-continuing process



Diagnosis - Answer--may be independent or collaborative problem

-use NANDA

-identify the client's health needs



NANDA - Answer--is the language all nurses are supposed to speak



Planning - Answer--planning outcomes (NOC)

-planning interventions (NIC)



Implementation - Answer--action phase when the nurse acts or carries out the plans that were
supposed to happen