with Solutions
The second step involved in problem solving associated with critical thinking is to undergo an
objective examination of the problem. What element(s) of this step is (are) reflected below?
✔️Correct Ans-all of the above;
implications of the problem
safety risks and potential liability
technical considerations
number and type(s) of solutions required
what is the primary factor in determining the solution to the problem in critical thinking?
✔️Correct Ans-the solution that provides the best outcome for the patient
In what aspect of the education program for a radiologic science professional is the student
exposed to real-life experiences that allow him or her to transfer knowledge into action?
✔️Correct Ans-clinical
Analyzing personal values and feelings and managing uncomfortable ethical situations are
components of what type of critical thinking? ✔️Correct Ans-affective
which of the following describes a situation in which technical critical thinking skills are
required? ✔️Correct Ans-a trauma patient has broken a femur, and specialized hip radio-graphs
are required
, Chapter 4: Question 9: you are working the 4:00 am to midnight shift in the emergency room,
and as you enter a room to identify your patient for a chest x-ray, you witness a nurse, the head
nurse, preparing for an injection. As you peer through the door, you see her brush the needle
against the bed sheet and then before you can say anything, she puts the needle through the
patients vein. Identify the problem. ✔️Correct Ans-all of the above;
use of a dirty needle is a violation of standards precautions
the patient may acquire an infection as a result of the injection
the nurse is in a position of authority
For the scenario in question 9, which of the following would be the most appropriate next step in
solving this problem? ✔️Correct Ans-bring it to the nurse's attention that you saw the needle
touch the bed sheet outside the patient room
Clinical procedures and activities are performed in what setting? ✔️Correct Ans-hospital/career
center
"the observable successful achievement of performance objectives" defines which of the
following? ✔️Correct Ans-competency
a qualified medical imaging and radio-logic sciences professional directly supervises a student
by: ✔️Correct Ans-all of the above;
reviewing the request in relation to the student's achievement
evaluating the condition of the patient in relation to the student's knowledge
being present while the student conducts the treatment/examination