NRS 4012: Exam #1 || Complete Exam File: High-Scoring
Q&A Set!!
Decision making correct answers complex, cognitive process of choosing a particular course
of action; the thought process of selecting a logical choice from available options
Problem solving correct answers part of decision making; systematic process focusing on
analyzing a difficult situation
Critical thinking/reflective thinking correct answers the mental process of actively and
skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to
reach an answer or conclusion
Characteristics of a critical thinker correct answers Insight
Intuition
Empathy
Willingness to take action
The nurse is working with a group of students who are learning a high-risk procedure. How
should the nurse best ensure learning while protecting the safety of the clients?
A) Create an unfolding case study featuring the procedure.
B) Use simulation for the students to learn and practice the skill.
C) Help the students use a decision-making model to choose the safest technique.
D) Teach the students about the traditional problem-solving process before they practice the
procedure. correct answers B
Experimental Learning correct answers -Provides mock life experiences to learn from
-Allows learners to apply leadership and management theory
-Promotes whole-brain thinking and improved problem-solving skills
Successful decision makers traits (5) correct answers Self-aware
Courageous
Sensitive
Energetic
Creative
Which is a characteristic of a successful decision maker?
A.Impulsiveness
B.Courage
C.Decisiveness
D.Whimsy correct answers B
Critical elements in problem solving and decision making (7) correct answers •State a clear
objective.
•Gather data carefully.
, •Take the time necessary.
•Use an evidence-based approach.
•Generate many alternatives.
•Think logically.
•Choose and act decisively.
Which is NOT a factor in solving a problem successfully?
A.Using an evidence-based approach
B.Doing all work independently
C.Stating a clear objective
D.Watching for faulty logic correct answers B
Questions asked in data gathering correct answers •What is the setting?
•What is the problem?
•Where is it a problem?
•When is it a problem?
•Who is affected by the problem?
•What is happening?
•Why is it happening? What are the causes of the problem? Can I prioritize the causes?
•What are the basic underlying issues? Areas of conflict?
•What are the consequences of the problem? Which of these are most serious?
Questions asked in analyzing solutions correct answers •What factors can you influence?
How can you accentuate the positive factors and minimize the negative factors?
•What are the financial, political, time, and resource implications of each possible solution?
•What are the weighting factors?
•What is the best solution?
•What are the means of evaluation?
•What are the consequences of each alternative?
T/F: New nurses should question and challenge nursing traditions. correct answers T
Successful decision maker understands correct answers oGender
oPersonal individual values
oLife experience
oPreferences
oWillingness to take risks
oBrain hemisphere dominance
oPredominant thinking style
An experienced nurse-manager has been described as being a "right-brain thinker." This
manager's decision-making process likely prioritizes what characteristic?
A) Linear analysis
B) Intuition
Q&A Set!!
Decision making correct answers complex, cognitive process of choosing a particular course
of action; the thought process of selecting a logical choice from available options
Problem solving correct answers part of decision making; systematic process focusing on
analyzing a difficult situation
Critical thinking/reflective thinking correct answers the mental process of actively and
skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to
reach an answer or conclusion
Characteristics of a critical thinker correct answers Insight
Intuition
Empathy
Willingness to take action
The nurse is working with a group of students who are learning a high-risk procedure. How
should the nurse best ensure learning while protecting the safety of the clients?
A) Create an unfolding case study featuring the procedure.
B) Use simulation for the students to learn and practice the skill.
C) Help the students use a decision-making model to choose the safest technique.
D) Teach the students about the traditional problem-solving process before they practice the
procedure. correct answers B
Experimental Learning correct answers -Provides mock life experiences to learn from
-Allows learners to apply leadership and management theory
-Promotes whole-brain thinking and improved problem-solving skills
Successful decision makers traits (5) correct answers Self-aware
Courageous
Sensitive
Energetic
Creative
Which is a characteristic of a successful decision maker?
A.Impulsiveness
B.Courage
C.Decisiveness
D.Whimsy correct answers B
Critical elements in problem solving and decision making (7) correct answers •State a clear
objective.
•Gather data carefully.
, •Take the time necessary.
•Use an evidence-based approach.
•Generate many alternatives.
•Think logically.
•Choose and act decisively.
Which is NOT a factor in solving a problem successfully?
A.Using an evidence-based approach
B.Doing all work independently
C.Stating a clear objective
D.Watching for faulty logic correct answers B
Questions asked in data gathering correct answers •What is the setting?
•What is the problem?
•Where is it a problem?
•When is it a problem?
•Who is affected by the problem?
•What is happening?
•Why is it happening? What are the causes of the problem? Can I prioritize the causes?
•What are the basic underlying issues? Areas of conflict?
•What are the consequences of the problem? Which of these are most serious?
Questions asked in analyzing solutions correct answers •What factors can you influence?
How can you accentuate the positive factors and minimize the negative factors?
•What are the financial, political, time, and resource implications of each possible solution?
•What are the weighting factors?
•What is the best solution?
•What are the means of evaluation?
•What are the consequences of each alternative?
T/F: New nurses should question and challenge nursing traditions. correct answers T
Successful decision maker understands correct answers oGender
oPersonal individual values
oLife experience
oPreferences
oWillingness to take risks
oBrain hemisphere dominance
oPredominant thinking style
An experienced nurse-manager has been described as being a "right-brain thinker." This
manager's decision-making process likely prioritizes what characteristic?
A) Linear analysis
B) Intuition
