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FA Davis Unit 3 Questions and Correct
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A nurse with only a few months of experience is feeling frustrated
about their inability to make clinical judgment decisions without the
assistance of the charge nurse. What could be a reason that this is
occurring?
Experience is needed to detect subtle changes in a client's condition.
Substandard education in nursing school leads to a lack of clinical
judgment.
Caring for too many clients at a time decreases clinical judgment
abilities.
The nurse turns to the charge nurse because of lack of confidence.
Ans: Experience is needed to detect subtle changes in a client's
condition.
How are critical-thinking skills used when following hydration
recommendations for two different clients with dehydration issues,
one due to a gastrointestinal virus and one with kidney dysfunction?
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Decisions are geared toward individual differences.
The nursing plan considers treatment based on cultural beliefs.
Comorbid disorders are assessed to provide optimal level of hydration.
Nurses should assess bias and ask clients for their preferences of
treatment modalities.
Ans: Decisions are geared toward individual differences
The scientific basis for client care is ever-changing. What can a nurse
do to stay current with this multifaceted information?
Refine critical-thinking skills, as well as update knowledge and skills
frequently.
Double check nursing plans with the supervisor frequently for changes
in requirements.
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Practice stress-reduction techniques in order to prevent burnout and
fatigue.
Spend time online researching for changes in protocol for common
illnesses and injuries.
Ans: Refine critical-thinking skills, as well as update knowledge
and skills frequently.
Which statement best reflects a critical-thinking philosophy being
taught to a nursing student?
"Think about different interventions that can be used with this client."
"Dig deeper until you reach a single solution."
"Don't rely on subjective information; use objective analysis to
determine the best protocol."
"Trust your gut and go with what you know to be correct."
Ans: "Think about different interventions that can be used with
this client."
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A nurse is caring for a client with a history of diabetes and feels as if
something is "not right." The nurse takes the client's blood glucose
level. The nurse is acting on which type of knowledge?
Practical
Theoretical
Self
Ethical
Ans: Practical
The nursing supervisor has developed a new protocol for implementing
family support through family-centered care. The majority of the staff
is apprehensive about trying the new procedure. If the supervisor
continues with implementing the plan, which critical-thinking attitude
is being displayed?
Intellectual courage
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FA Davis Unit 3 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
A nurse with only a few months of experience is feeling frustrated
about their inability to make clinical judgment decisions without the
assistance of the charge nurse. What could be a reason that this is
occurring?
Experience is needed to detect subtle changes in a client's condition.
Substandard education in nursing school leads to a lack of clinical
judgment.
Caring for too many clients at a time decreases clinical judgment
abilities.
The nurse turns to the charge nurse because of lack of confidence.
Ans: Experience is needed to detect subtle changes in a client's
condition.
How are critical-thinking skills used when following hydration
recommendations for two different clients with dehydration issues,
one due to a gastrointestinal virus and one with kidney dysfunction?
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Decisions are geared toward individual differences.
The nursing plan considers treatment based on cultural beliefs.
Comorbid disorders are assessed to provide optimal level of hydration.
Nurses should assess bias and ask clients for their preferences of
treatment modalities.
Ans: Decisions are geared toward individual differences
The scientific basis for client care is ever-changing. What can a nurse
do to stay current with this multifaceted information?
Refine critical-thinking skills, as well as update knowledge and skills
frequently.
Double check nursing plans with the supervisor frequently for changes
in requirements.
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Practice stress-reduction techniques in order to prevent burnout and
fatigue.
Spend time online researching for changes in protocol for common
illnesses and injuries.
Ans: Refine critical-thinking skills, as well as update knowledge
and skills frequently.
Which statement best reflects a critical-thinking philosophy being
taught to a nursing student?
"Think about different interventions that can be used with this client."
"Dig deeper until you reach a single solution."
"Don't rely on subjective information; use objective analysis to
determine the best protocol."
"Trust your gut and go with what you know to be correct."
Ans: "Think about different interventions that can be used with
this client."
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A nurse is caring for a client with a history of diabetes and feels as if
something is "not right." The nurse takes the client's blood glucose
level. The nurse is acting on which type of knowledge?
Practical
Theoretical
Self
Ethical
Ans: Practical
The nursing supervisor has developed a new protocol for implementing
family support through family-centered care. The majority of the staff
is apprehensive about trying the new procedure. If the supervisor
continues with implementing the plan, which critical-thinking attitude
is being displayed?
Intellectual courage
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