NURS 412 exam One (A+ Graded)

Decision Making correct answers picking something from available choices Problem Solving correct answers systematic process, analyzing data in a challenging situation to come up with info to do the problem solving/make a decision; id root problem, analyzing data How to Become a Good Problem Solver and Decision Maker correct answers Life Experiences- learned through our lives/or what has happened to us to help guide us in our process of decision making Trial and Error- Life or death situations not going to use a lot of trial and error - Used for little things Ex: wound care, drsg done one certain way and no difference seen in wound, so suggest to MD to try something else to see if it would work better Reasoning Insightfully- collecting data, analyzing, conceptualizing the data to help in decision making - Important info can be given by family of pt - Getting as much data as possible to help make your decision According to Marquis and Huston (2021), there are other critical elements that nurse managers/leaders use to complete the decision-making process. correct answers Clearly define objectives, gather data carefully, take the necessary time, generate multiple alternative, think logically, choose and act decisively Strategies to Improve Problem Solving and Decision Making correct answers - Case Studies - Simulation - Problem-based Learning A nursing instructor is discussing ways to improve critical thinking during a clinical rotation with a student. The student asks the nurse what critical thinking is. What is the best response by the nursing instructor? correct answers It requires reasoning and creative analysis. A staff nurse is having difficulty with problem solving in patient care and the nurse manager is counseling the nurse. What suggestions by the nurse manager may assist the staff nurse in improving problem solving skills? (Select all that apply.) correct answers Slow down thinking, Systematize data collection, Override bias A nurse manager is making a decision based on a problem with a staff member. What would be the optimal end product of the decision? correct answers A chosen course of action Which of the following will derail a group decision-making process? correct answers A leader who does not establish clear objectives and expectations for the group.