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HONDROS NUR 205 EXAM 1
STUDY GUIDE : WEEKS 1 & 2
LATEST UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
CORE CONCEPTS QUICK REFERENCE
Clinical Judgment (NCSBN Model)
Six Cognitive Skills - Remember: "RAPGTE"
1 . Recognize Cues - Identify relevant patient data
2. Analyze Cues - Interpret meaning and patterns
3. Prioritize Hypotheses - Rank problems by urgency (ABC priority)
4. Generate Solutions - Identify evidence-based interventions
5. Take Actions - Implement nursing care safely
6. Evaluate Outcomes - Assess effectiveness and adjust
Four Layers:
Layer O: Patient Needs (initiates process)
Layer 1 : Nursing Clinical Judgment (cognitive process)
Layer 2: Clinical Decisions (specific choices)
Layer 3: Six Cognitive Skills (the process)
Layer 4: Individual & Environmental Factors (context)
Clinical Judgment vs. Nursing Process
Clinical Judgment Nursing Process
Dynamic, real-time Linear, sequential
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Simultaneous skills Step-by-step
Adapts continuously Formal reassessment
How nurses think What nurses do
Critical Thinking Components
Six Elements:
1 . Competence - Diagnostic reasoning, decision-making ability
2. Knowledge - Theoretical + practical understanding
3. Experience - Pattern recognition from practice
4. Environment - Resources, culture, support
5. Attitudes - Humility, courage, integrity, perseverance
6. Standards - Evidence-based practice, professional guidelines
Novice vs. Expert Nurses
Novice:
• Relies on rules and theory
• Treats all data equally
• Struggles with prioritization
• Slower decision-making
Expert:
• Uses intuitive pattern recognition
• Identifies priorities instantly Rapid, confident decisions
• Recognizes subtle cues
Professional Identity Components
Knowledge & Competence
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Values & Ethics
Accountability
Collaboration
Professionalism
Commitment to profession
Assessment Types
1. Comprehensive - Complete admission assessment
2. Focused -Specific concern/body system
3. Ongoing - Continuous monitoring
4. Emergency - Rapid ABC assessment
Techniques: Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
Scope of Practice
Determined by:
State Nurse Practice Act
Education/credentials
Demonstrated competence
Employer policies
Standards of care
Key Legal Concepts:
Accountability (responsible for actions)
Liability (legal responsibility for harm)
Delegation (transfer task, retain accountability) Documentation
(legal record)
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HONDROS NUR 205 EXAM 1
STUDY GUIDE : WEEKS 1 & 2
LATEST UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
CORE CONCEPTS QUICK REFERENCE
Clinical Judgment (NCSBN Model)
Six Cognitive Skills - Remember: "RAPGTE"
1 . Recognize Cues - Identify relevant patient data
2. Analyze Cues - Interpret meaning and patterns
3. Prioritize Hypotheses - Rank problems by urgency (ABC priority)
4. Generate Solutions - Identify evidence-based interventions
5. Take Actions - Implement nursing care safely
6. Evaluate Outcomes - Assess effectiveness and adjust
Four Layers:
Layer O: Patient Needs (initiates process)
Layer 1 : Nursing Clinical Judgment (cognitive process)
Layer 2: Clinical Decisions (specific choices)
Layer 3: Six Cognitive Skills (the process)
Layer 4: Individual & Environmental Factors (context)
Clinical Judgment vs. Nursing Process
Clinical Judgment Nursing Process
Dynamic, real-time Linear, sequential
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EMAIL;
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EMAIL;
Simultaneous skills Step-by-step
Adapts continuously Formal reassessment
How nurses think What nurses do
Critical Thinking Components
Six Elements:
1 . Competence - Diagnostic reasoning, decision-making ability
2. Knowledge - Theoretical + practical understanding
3. Experience - Pattern recognition from practice
4. Environment - Resources, culture, support
5. Attitudes - Humility, courage, integrity, perseverance
6. Standards - Evidence-based practice, professional guidelines
Novice vs. Expert Nurses
Novice:
• Relies on rules and theory
• Treats all data equally
• Struggles with prioritization
• Slower decision-making
Expert:
• Uses intuitive pattern recognition
• Identifies priorities instantly Rapid, confident decisions
• Recognizes subtle cues
Professional Identity Components
Knowledge & Competence
FOR MORE EXAMS
EMAIL;
, FOR MORE EXAMS
EMAIL;
Values & Ethics
Accountability
Collaboration
Professionalism
Commitment to profession
Assessment Types
1. Comprehensive - Complete admission assessment
2. Focused -Specific concern/body system
3. Ongoing - Continuous monitoring
4. Emergency - Rapid ABC assessment
Techniques: Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
Scope of Practice
Determined by:
State Nurse Practice Act
Education/credentials
Demonstrated competence
Employer policies
Standards of care
Key Legal Concepts:
Accountability (responsible for actions)
Liability (legal responsibility for harm)
Delegation (transfer task, retain accountability) Documentation
(legal record)
FOR MORE EXAMS
EMAIL;
