RNSG 1363 Exam 1 Study Guide Graded A+ 2025

RNSG 1363 Exam 1 Study Guide Graded A+ 2025 Module 12: Clinical Decision Making- Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Delegation 1. Analyze the relationship of critical thinking to clinical judgment and the nursing process. a. Nursing Process & Critical Thinking i. Critical thinking involves Exploring, Analyzing, Prioritizing, Explaining, Deciding, & Evaluating. ii. During the Assessment portion of the nursing process you are “exploring” through criticalthinking. 1. Ex: What could be causing this alert pt. to become suddenly confused? iii. During diagnosis you are “analyzing” the situation. 1. Ex: What other information can I get to help me narrow down the causes of her confusion? iv. During the Planning of the NP, you are prioritizing & making decisions through critical thinking. 1. Ex: Is this change significantly? Do I need to call the MD to alert him of the change? v. During Implementation, you are deciding and explaining what to do. 1. Ex: Telling the MD the situation, your recommendation. vi. During the evaluation in the NP, you are also evaluating through critical thinking. 1. Ex: After reporting to MD, he orders the following. b. Definition of Critical thinking: An active, organized, cognitive process. A process for identifying underlying assumptions & variables to draw conclusions & make decisions. It is broader &considers wide range of alternatives to make the right decision in a situation.