HONDROS 200 RN Quiz 2
Checking accuracy and reliability - Answer-Actions based on inaccurate or unreliable information could
cause patient harm
Comparing and Contrasting - Answer-the process of looking for similarities and differences between
situations
Clustering related information - Answer-Grouping together information with a common theme to
determine issues, problems, or concerns.
Recognizing inconsistencies - Answer-realizing when pieces of information contradict each other
Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant - Answer-Deciding what information is pertinent to the patient
Determining the importance of information - Answer-Ability to determine importance or significance of
patient information to current situation
Judging how much ambiguity is acceptable - Answer-Nursing judgement based on acceptable normal
ranges may vary depending on a patient situation
, Determining legal, ethical, and professional guidelines - Answer-Made with ethical, legal and
professional guidelines
Managing potential complications - Answer-Planned nursing interventions to decrease the risk of future
complications.
Identifying signs and symptoms - Answer-Indicates when a situation is normal, abnormal, or has
changed.
Gathering complete and accurate data - Answer-Data collected from all available sources is used as the
basis for identifying issues, problems, and concerns
Assessing systematically and comprehensively - Answer-Use a systematic method of assessment so no
important information is missed
Predicting (and managing) potential complications - Answer-Look at the big picture to prepare for
potential future complications
Identifying assumptions - Answer-Arriving at a conclusion without supporting evidence
Nursing Process - Answer-five-step systematic method for giving patient care; involves assessing,
diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating
Aces tool - Answer-Assess function/expectation
Coordinate/manage care
use Evolving knowledge
make Situational decisions
Checking accuracy and reliability - Answer-Actions based on inaccurate or unreliable information could
cause patient harm
Comparing and Contrasting - Answer-the process of looking for similarities and differences between
situations
Clustering related information - Answer-Grouping together information with a common theme to
determine issues, problems, or concerns.
Recognizing inconsistencies - Answer-realizing when pieces of information contradict each other
Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant - Answer-Deciding what information is pertinent to the patient
Determining the importance of information - Answer-Ability to determine importance or significance of
patient information to current situation
Judging how much ambiguity is acceptable - Answer-Nursing judgement based on acceptable normal
ranges may vary depending on a patient situation
, Determining legal, ethical, and professional guidelines - Answer-Made with ethical, legal and
professional guidelines
Managing potential complications - Answer-Planned nursing interventions to decrease the risk of future
complications.
Identifying signs and symptoms - Answer-Indicates when a situation is normal, abnormal, or has
changed.
Gathering complete and accurate data - Answer-Data collected from all available sources is used as the
basis for identifying issues, problems, and concerns
Assessing systematically and comprehensively - Answer-Use a systematic method of assessment so no
important information is missed
Predicting (and managing) potential complications - Answer-Look at the big picture to prepare for
potential future complications
Identifying assumptions - Answer-Arriving at a conclusion without supporting evidence
Nursing Process - Answer-five-step systematic method for giving patient care; involves assessing,
diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating
Aces tool - Answer-Assess function/expectation
Coordinate/manage care
use Evolving knowledge
make Situational decisions
