CMS FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM
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GRADED A+ Latest Versions 2025
At the basic level, thinking is concrete and based on a set of rules
(obtaining the prescription for diet progression).
A nurse receives a prescription for an antibiotic for a client who has
cellulitis. The nurse checks the client's medical record, discovers that
the client is allergic to the antibiotic, and calls the provider to request a
prescription for a different antibiotic. Which of the following critical
thinking attitudes did the nurse demonstrate?
A. Fairness
B. Responsibility
C. Risk-taking
D. Creativity - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B
The nurse is responsible for administering medications in a safe manner
and according to standards of practice. Checking the medical record for
allergies helps ensure safety.
A newly licensed nurse is considering strategies to improve critical
thinking. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select
,all that apply.)
A. Find a mentor.
B. Use a journal to write about the outcomes of clinical judgments.
,C. Review articles about evidence-based practice.
D. Limit consultations with other professionals involved in a client's
care.
E. Make quick decisions when unsure about a client's needs. - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > A, B, C
A. Learning from the experience of peers can improve critical thinking.
B. Journaling about decision-making can assist the nurse with self-
reflections and improve critical thinking.
C. Improving knowledge by learning new information about evidence-
based practice improves the nurse's ability to think critically.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for
antihypertensive medication. Prior to administering the medication, the
nurse uses an electronic database to gather information about the
medication and the effects it might have on this client. Which of the
following components of critical thinking is the nurse using when he
reviews the medication information?
A. Knowledge
B. Experience
C. Intuition
D. Competence - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A
, By using the electronic database, the nurse takes the initiative to
increase their knowledge base, which is the first component of critical
thinking.
A nurse uses a head-to-toe approach to conduct a physical assessment
of a client who will undergo surgery the following week. Which of the
following critical thinking attitudes did the nurse demonstrate?
A. Confidence
B. Perseverence
C. Integrity
D. Discipline - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D
Discipline includes using a systematic approach to thinking. Using a
head-to-toe approach ensures the nurse is thorough and calculated in
getting information about the client's physical status.
A nurse is performing an admission assessment for an older adult
client. After gathering the assessment data and performing the review
of systems, which of the following actions is a priority for the nurse?
A. Orient the client to their room.
B. Conduct a client care conference.
C. Review medical prescriptions.
Questions with 100% Verified Answers
GRADED A+ Latest Versions 2025
At the basic level, thinking is concrete and based on a set of rules
(obtaining the prescription for diet progression).
A nurse receives a prescription for an antibiotic for a client who has
cellulitis. The nurse checks the client's medical record, discovers that
the client is allergic to the antibiotic, and calls the provider to request a
prescription for a different antibiotic. Which of the following critical
thinking attitudes did the nurse demonstrate?
A. Fairness
B. Responsibility
C. Risk-taking
D. Creativity - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B
The nurse is responsible for administering medications in a safe manner
and according to standards of practice. Checking the medical record for
allergies helps ensure safety.
A newly licensed nurse is considering strategies to improve critical
thinking. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select
,all that apply.)
A. Find a mentor.
B. Use a journal to write about the outcomes of clinical judgments.
,C. Review articles about evidence-based practice.
D. Limit consultations with other professionals involved in a client's
care.
E. Make quick decisions when unsure about a client's needs. - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > A, B, C
A. Learning from the experience of peers can improve critical thinking.
B. Journaling about decision-making can assist the nurse with self-
reflections and improve critical thinking.
C. Improving knowledge by learning new information about evidence-
based practice improves the nurse's ability to think critically.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for
antihypertensive medication. Prior to administering the medication, the
nurse uses an electronic database to gather information about the
medication and the effects it might have on this client. Which of the
following components of critical thinking is the nurse using when he
reviews the medication information?
A. Knowledge
B. Experience
C. Intuition
D. Competence - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A
, By using the electronic database, the nurse takes the initiative to
increase their knowledge base, which is the first component of critical
thinking.
A nurse uses a head-to-toe approach to conduct a physical assessment
of a client who will undergo surgery the following week. Which of the
following critical thinking attitudes did the nurse demonstrate?
A. Confidence
B. Perseverence
C. Integrity
D. Discipline - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D
Discipline includes using a systematic approach to thinking. Using a
head-to-toe approach ensures the nurse is thorough and calculated in
getting information about the client's physical status.
A nurse is performing an admission assessment for an older adult
client. After gathering the assessment data and performing the review
of systems, which of the following actions is a priority for the nurse?
A. Orient the client to their room.
B. Conduct a client care conference.
C. Review medical prescriptions.
