NUR- 155 Exam (Critical
Thinking, Clinical Judgment,
Benner's, Nursing Process)
LATEST QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
create an action plan
put plan into action
return to gather more information
Clinical Judgement - correct answer *refers to the result (outcome) of critical thinking*
Conclusion/educated opinion the nurse arrives at FOLLOWING the process of observation,
analysis of data, and reflection
Clinical - correct answer related to the patient
Judgement - correct answer having an idea/clear opinion following a period of reflection
How do we develop clinical judgement? - correct answer We use the Nursing Process, and
Tanner's Model to develop the skills to establish Clinical Judgement.
Benner's Novice to Expert Model - correct answer -Examines the development of clinical
nursing skills and expertise along a continuum from Novice to Expert
-Focuses on how nurses think and respond in practice situations
, The 5 Stages of Nursing Practice :
1. Novice
2. Advanced Beginner
3. Competent (1-2 years in similar job)
4. Proficient (3-5 years with similar patient population)
5. Expert
Novice nurse - correct answer No experience; textbook knowledge. Clinical judgement is
analytical and requires effort
Advanced Beginner - correct answer Certain level of knowledge and able to recognize relevant
aspects of a situation. Clinical judgement is analytical but greater than a novice
Competent - correct answer 2- 3 years of experience; has some mastery and can rely on
advanced planning and organizational skills. Can recognize patterns and nature of clinical
situations more quickly and accurately than advanced beginners. Clinical judgement is faster,
more effective.
Proficient - correct answer Able to see situations as a 'whole' rather than 'parts.' Learned from
experiences what events typically occur and can modify plans in response to different events.
Clinical judgements are faster, more effective.
Expert - correct answer After 5 years; less analytical in approach, greater ability to summarize,
greater intuition, faster and more confident in judgement. Less constrained by nursing rules and
regulations. Creative in problem solving, facing emergencies, and dealing with complex
problems.
What's the difference between novice nurse and beginner? - correct answer A novice nurse is a
beginner with no experience
Thinking, Clinical Judgment,
Benner's, Nursing Process)
LATEST QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
create an action plan
put plan into action
return to gather more information
Clinical Judgement - correct answer *refers to the result (outcome) of critical thinking*
Conclusion/educated opinion the nurse arrives at FOLLOWING the process of observation,
analysis of data, and reflection
Clinical - correct answer related to the patient
Judgement - correct answer having an idea/clear opinion following a period of reflection
How do we develop clinical judgement? - correct answer We use the Nursing Process, and
Tanner's Model to develop the skills to establish Clinical Judgement.
Benner's Novice to Expert Model - correct answer -Examines the development of clinical
nursing skills and expertise along a continuum from Novice to Expert
-Focuses on how nurses think and respond in practice situations
, The 5 Stages of Nursing Practice :
1. Novice
2. Advanced Beginner
3. Competent (1-2 years in similar job)
4. Proficient (3-5 years with similar patient population)
5. Expert
Novice nurse - correct answer No experience; textbook knowledge. Clinical judgement is
analytical and requires effort
Advanced Beginner - correct answer Certain level of knowledge and able to recognize relevant
aspects of a situation. Clinical judgement is analytical but greater than a novice
Competent - correct answer 2- 3 years of experience; has some mastery and can rely on
advanced planning and organizational skills. Can recognize patterns and nature of clinical
situations more quickly and accurately than advanced beginners. Clinical judgement is faster,
more effective.
Proficient - correct answer Able to see situations as a 'whole' rather than 'parts.' Learned from
experiences what events typically occur and can modify plans in response to different events.
Clinical judgements are faster, more effective.
Expert - correct answer After 5 years; less analytical in approach, greater ability to summarize,
greater intuition, faster and more confident in judgement. Less constrained by nursing rules and
regulations. Creative in problem solving, facing emergencies, and dealing with complex
problems.
What's the difference between novice nurse and beginner? - correct answer A novice nurse is a
beginner with no experience
