critical thinking & nursing process EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATE
2024/2025
Which is an example of practical knowledge?
1) The tricuspid valve is between the right atrium and ventricle of the heart.
2) The pancreas does not produce enough insulin in type 1 diabetes.
3) When assessing the abdomen, you should auscultate before palpating.
4) Research shows pain medication given intravenously acts faster than by other
routes. - ✔✔3
Which is an example of self-knowledge if thought or stated by the nurse?1) "I know that
I should take the client's apical pulse for 1 minute before giving
digoxin."
2) "I know that I should follow the client's wishes even though it is not what I would
want."
3) "I know that I have religious beliefs that may make it difficult to take care of some
clients."
4) "I know that I need to honor the client's request not to discuss his health concern
with the family." - ✔✔3
Which is the most important reason for nurses to be critical thinkers?
1) Nurses need to follow policies and procedures.
2) Nurses work with other healthcare team members.
, 3) Nurses care for clients who have multiple health problems.
4) Nurses have to be flexible and work variable schedules. - ✔✔3
The nurse administering pain medication every 4 hours is an example of which aspect of
patient care?
1) Assessment data
2) Nursing diagnosis
3) Patient outcome
4) Nursing intervention - ✔✔4
Which differentiates a nursing diagnosis from a medical diagnosis?
1) Terminology for the client's disease or injury
2) A part of the client's medical diagnosis
3) The client's presenting signs and symptoms
4) A client's response to a health problem - ✔✔4
Which statement about the nursing process is correct?
1) It was developed from the ANA Standards of Care.
2) It is a problem-solving method to guide nursing activities.
3) It is a linear process with separate, distinct steps.
4) It involves care that only the nurse will give. - ✔✔2
What do critical thinking and the nursing process have in common?
1) They are both linear processes used to guide one's thinking.
2) They are both thinking methods used to solve a problem.
3) They both use specific steps to solve a problem.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATE
2024/2025
Which is an example of practical knowledge?
1) The tricuspid valve is between the right atrium and ventricle of the heart.
2) The pancreas does not produce enough insulin in type 1 diabetes.
3) When assessing the abdomen, you should auscultate before palpating.
4) Research shows pain medication given intravenously acts faster than by other
routes. - ✔✔3
Which is an example of self-knowledge if thought or stated by the nurse?1) "I know that
I should take the client's apical pulse for 1 minute before giving
digoxin."
2) "I know that I should follow the client's wishes even though it is not what I would
want."
3) "I know that I have religious beliefs that may make it difficult to take care of some
clients."
4) "I know that I need to honor the client's request not to discuss his health concern
with the family." - ✔✔3
Which is the most important reason for nurses to be critical thinkers?
1) Nurses need to follow policies and procedures.
2) Nurses work with other healthcare team members.
, 3) Nurses care for clients who have multiple health problems.
4) Nurses have to be flexible and work variable schedules. - ✔✔3
The nurse administering pain medication every 4 hours is an example of which aspect of
patient care?
1) Assessment data
2) Nursing diagnosis
3) Patient outcome
4) Nursing intervention - ✔✔4
Which differentiates a nursing diagnosis from a medical diagnosis?
1) Terminology for the client's disease or injury
2) A part of the client's medical diagnosis
3) The client's presenting signs and symptoms
4) A client's response to a health problem - ✔✔4
Which statement about the nursing process is correct?
1) It was developed from the ANA Standards of Care.
2) It is a problem-solving method to guide nursing activities.
3) It is a linear process with separate, distinct steps.
4) It involves care that only the nurse will give. - ✔✔2
What do critical thinking and the nursing process have in common?
1) They are both linear processes used to guide one's thinking.
2) They are both thinking methods used to solve a problem.
3) They both use specific steps to solve a problem.
