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Which of the following characteristics ANS: 1
do the various definitions of critical
thinking have in common? Critical The definitions listed in the text as well as definitions
thinking in Box 2-1 state that critical thinking requires
reasoning or reasoned thinking. Critical thinking is
1)Requires reasoned thought neither linear nor hierarchical. That means that the
steps involved in critical thinking are not necessarily
2)Asks the questions "why?" or "how?" sequential, where mastery of one step is necessary
to proceed to the next. Critical thinking is a
3)Is a hierarchical process purposeful, dynamic, analytic process that
contributes to reasoned decisions and sound
4)Demands specialized thinking skills contextual judgments.
,Which statement best describes ANS: 1
theology?
Theology is best described as discussions and
1) theories related to God and His relation to the world.
Eschatology includes doctrines about the human
Discussions and theories related to soul and its relation to death, judgment, and eternal
God and His relation to the world life. Spirituality is considered a lifelong journey.
Religion provides codes of conduct that integrate
2) beliefs and values.
Doctrines about the human soul and PTS:1DIF:ModerateREF:p. 339
its relation to eternal life
KEY: Nursing process: N/A | Client need: PSI |
3) Cognitive level: Recall
A life-long journey involving
accumulation of experience and
understanding
4)
Codes of conduct that integrate
beliefs and values
What is the role of the Joint ANS: 4
Commission in regard to patient
assessment? The Joint Commission
1)States what assessments are
collected by individuals with different
credentials
2)Regulates the time frames for when
assessments should be completed
3)Identifies how data are to be
collected and documented
4)Sets standards for what and when to
assess the patients
,A fatherless, 11-year-old African ANS: C
American girl lives with her The nurse should be aware that cultural differences
grandmother after the death of her and specific events may lead to variety in family
mother. Her older stepbrother is very constellations. This is normal.
involved in her life. How should the
community health nurse view this KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated
family constellation, and why? Processes: Nursing Process: Assessment | Client
A. Abnormal; the grandmother should Need: Psychosocial Integrity
be concerned with issues other than
childrearing.
B. Abnormal; a two-parent household
is the most advantageous
arrangement for parenting.
C. Normal; cultural variations exist in
the family life cycle.
D. Normal; because of their wisdom,
older adults make better parenting
figures.
, A pregnant 15-year-old girl presents ANS: 3
to the emergency department (ED) of
the local private hospital. She has When a client comes to the ED requesting
been transported by her mother and examination or treatment for an emergency medical
appears to be in active labor. The girl condition (including labor), the hospital must provide
is crying uncontrollably and says she stabilizing treatment; the client cannot be transferred
is scared and experiencing painful until she is stable.
contractions. Her mother states, "We
don't have any money or insurance,
but this hospital is closer than the
public hospital, and she needs help
now." What is the first step that the ED
staff should take?
1)Arrange for an ambulance to
transport her to the nearest public
hospital.
2)Explain to the girl and her mother
that the hospital only accepts patients
who can pay the hospital bill.
3)Examine her to determine if her
condition is stable or if she requires
immediate medical attention.
4)Inform her mother that she will need
to transport her daughter to the
nearest public hospital.
federal regualtions federal laws affecting nursing practice
health insurance portability act (HIPPA)
americans disability act (ADA)
mental health parity act (MHPA)
patient self determination act (PSDA)
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Terms in this set (455)
Which of the following characteristics ANS: 1
do the various definitions of critical
thinking have in common? Critical The definitions listed in the text as well as definitions
thinking in Box 2-1 state that critical thinking requires
reasoning or reasoned thinking. Critical thinking is
1)Requires reasoned thought neither linear nor hierarchical. That means that the
steps involved in critical thinking are not necessarily
2)Asks the questions "why?" or "how?" sequential, where mastery of one step is necessary
to proceed to the next. Critical thinking is a
3)Is a hierarchical process purposeful, dynamic, analytic process that
contributes to reasoned decisions and sound
4)Demands specialized thinking skills contextual judgments.
,Which statement best describes ANS: 1
theology?
Theology is best described as discussions and
1) theories related to God and His relation to the world.
Eschatology includes doctrines about the human
Discussions and theories related to soul and its relation to death, judgment, and eternal
God and His relation to the world life. Spirituality is considered a lifelong journey.
Religion provides codes of conduct that integrate
2) beliefs and values.
Doctrines about the human soul and PTS:1DIF:ModerateREF:p. 339
its relation to eternal life
KEY: Nursing process: N/A | Client need: PSI |
3) Cognitive level: Recall
A life-long journey involving
accumulation of experience and
understanding
4)
Codes of conduct that integrate
beliefs and values
What is the role of the Joint ANS: 4
Commission in regard to patient
assessment? The Joint Commission
1)States what assessments are
collected by individuals with different
credentials
2)Regulates the time frames for when
assessments should be completed
3)Identifies how data are to be
collected and documented
4)Sets standards for what and when to
assess the patients
,A fatherless, 11-year-old African ANS: C
American girl lives with her The nurse should be aware that cultural differences
grandmother after the death of her and specific events may lead to variety in family
mother. Her older stepbrother is very constellations. This is normal.
involved in her life. How should the
community health nurse view this KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated
family constellation, and why? Processes: Nursing Process: Assessment | Client
A. Abnormal; the grandmother should Need: Psychosocial Integrity
be concerned with issues other than
childrearing.
B. Abnormal; a two-parent household
is the most advantageous
arrangement for parenting.
C. Normal; cultural variations exist in
the family life cycle.
D. Normal; because of their wisdom,
older adults make better parenting
figures.
, A pregnant 15-year-old girl presents ANS: 3
to the emergency department (ED) of
the local private hospital. She has When a client comes to the ED requesting
been transported by her mother and examination or treatment for an emergency medical
appears to be in active labor. The girl condition (including labor), the hospital must provide
is crying uncontrollably and says she stabilizing treatment; the client cannot be transferred
is scared and experiencing painful until she is stable.
contractions. Her mother states, "We
don't have any money or insurance,
but this hospital is closer than the
public hospital, and she needs help
now." What is the first step that the ED
staff should take?
1)Arrange for an ambulance to
transport her to the nearest public
hospital.
2)Explain to the girl and her mother
that the hospital only accepts patients
who can pay the hospital bill.
3)Examine her to determine if her
condition is stable or if she requires
immediate medical attention.
4)Inform her mother that she will need
to transport her daughter to the
nearest public hospital.
federal regualtions federal laws affecting nursing practice
health insurance portability act (HIPPA)
americans disability act (ADA)
mental health parity act (MHPA)
patient self determination act (PSDA)
