CRITICAL THINKING NUR 200 HONDROS, 200 EXAM 1 CRITICAL
THINKING QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
1st method of data collection correct answer Interiew patient, health history.
Patient is your primary source
2nd method of data collection correct answer Physical examination ( guided by
subjective and objective)
3 part nursing diagnosis (diagnosis) correct answer P:problem; ex impaired
physical mobility
E: etiology/ related factor; ex incisional pain
S: symptom or defining characteristics; ex evidence by restricted turning and
positioning
Advanced begginer nurse correct answer Shows acceptable performance, has
gained prior experience in actual nursing situations. Looks for support through
their peers and supervisors but not constantly
ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice correct answer standard of care
provided to patients.
- Includes identifying and acknowledging expertise of those inside and outside
nursing profession
- Includes referring client to others in order to meet client's needs
Analysis and database correct answer Lead to the identification of nursing
diagnosis
,Analysis correct answer Ability to break down complex information ( organize and
prioritize) also higher level of application
analytic reasoning (interpreting) correct answer based on theoretical knowledge.
nurse makes a hypothesis or best guess about the pt care situation and then tests.
typically students and novice nurses
Analytic reasoning correct answer Situation is unfamiliar
Application correct answer Ability to apply learned material to a situation.
( highest level of understanding)
assessment (nursing process) correct answer 1- collection of info from primary
source (pt) and secondary (family, friends, health professionals, medical record).
2- interpretation and validation of data to ensure a complete data base
subjective and objective
Assessment correct answer Collecting and analyzing data from the patient, family
members, health care team
attitudes (critical thinking) correct answer guidelines for how to approach a
problem or decision making situation.
confidence, independence, fairness, responsibility, risk taking, discipline,
perseverance, creativity, curiosity, integrity, humility
Attributes of clinical judgment correct answer 1. Holistic view
2. Process orientation
, 3. Reasoning and interpretation
Benner's Theory correct answer Novice to expert. The theory that nurses develop
skills and understanding of patient care over time from a combination of strong
educational background and personal experiences
Benners stages of clinical competence correct answer links the concepts of
professional identity
Stage 1: Novice
Stage 2: Advanced Beginner
Stage 3: Competent
Stage 4: Proficient
Stage 5: Expert
Biographic data correct answer Facts or events in a persons life
care plan (planning) correct answer Assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions,
evaluation
care plan for each diagnosis. patients involved with planning. increase
communication between staff. goals and expected outcomes need to be
S.M.A.R.T specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timed.
Case management correct answer Planning and the coordination of care, patient
advocate for providing quality care, cost effective outcomes for the patient
clinical judgment correct answer "Thinking Like A Nurse". integral to the Safety of
pt. Interpretation or conclusion about a patient's needs, concerns, or health
THINKING QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
1st method of data collection correct answer Interiew patient, health history.
Patient is your primary source
2nd method of data collection correct answer Physical examination ( guided by
subjective and objective)
3 part nursing diagnosis (diagnosis) correct answer P:problem; ex impaired
physical mobility
E: etiology/ related factor; ex incisional pain
S: symptom or defining characteristics; ex evidence by restricted turning and
positioning
Advanced begginer nurse correct answer Shows acceptable performance, has
gained prior experience in actual nursing situations. Looks for support through
their peers and supervisors but not constantly
ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice correct answer standard of care
provided to patients.
- Includes identifying and acknowledging expertise of those inside and outside
nursing profession
- Includes referring client to others in order to meet client's needs
Analysis and database correct answer Lead to the identification of nursing
diagnosis
,Analysis correct answer Ability to break down complex information ( organize and
prioritize) also higher level of application
analytic reasoning (interpreting) correct answer based on theoretical knowledge.
nurse makes a hypothesis or best guess about the pt care situation and then tests.
typically students and novice nurses
Analytic reasoning correct answer Situation is unfamiliar
Application correct answer Ability to apply learned material to a situation.
( highest level of understanding)
assessment (nursing process) correct answer 1- collection of info from primary
source (pt) and secondary (family, friends, health professionals, medical record).
2- interpretation and validation of data to ensure a complete data base
subjective and objective
Assessment correct answer Collecting and analyzing data from the patient, family
members, health care team
attitudes (critical thinking) correct answer guidelines for how to approach a
problem or decision making situation.
confidence, independence, fairness, responsibility, risk taking, discipline,
perseverance, creativity, curiosity, integrity, humility
Attributes of clinical judgment correct answer 1. Holistic view
2. Process orientation
, 3. Reasoning and interpretation
Benner's Theory correct answer Novice to expert. The theory that nurses develop
skills and understanding of patient care over time from a combination of strong
educational background and personal experiences
Benners stages of clinical competence correct answer links the concepts of
professional identity
Stage 1: Novice
Stage 2: Advanced Beginner
Stage 3: Competent
Stage 4: Proficient
Stage 5: Expert
Biographic data correct answer Facts or events in a persons life
care plan (planning) correct answer Assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions,
evaluation
care plan for each diagnosis. patients involved with planning. increase
communication between staff. goals and expected outcomes need to be
S.M.A.R.T specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timed.
Case management correct answer Planning and the coordination of care, patient
advocate for providing quality care, cost effective outcomes for the patient
clinical judgment correct answer "Thinking Like A Nurse". integral to the Safety of
pt. Interpretation or conclusion about a patient's needs, concerns, or health
