NURS 212 exam 2 2026 Questions and
Answers
What is the importance of Maslow's hierarchy of needs in priority questions? -
Correct answer-It helps determine the order of needs to address, starting with basic
needs.
What is the recommended action if a patient becomes short of breath during care? -
Correct answer-Provide rest periods and assess the patient's response.
What should you do if you can only perform one action for a patient? - Correct
answer-Choose the action that will do the most good for the patient.
What should be the initial nursing action in an emergency situation? - Correct
answer-Prioritize airway, breathing, and circulation.
What are the key concepts of clinical judgment in nursing? - Correct answer-
Critical thinking, clinical reasoning, clinical judgment, and situational awareness.
What model is used to guide clinical judgment in nursing? - Correct answer-
Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model.
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,What are the components of Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model? - Correct answer-
Noticing, interpreting, responding, and reflecting-on-action.
What is the purpose of the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM)? -
Correct answer-To assess and enhance clinical judgment in nursing practice.
What steps are included in Tanner's Model of clinical judgment? - Correct answer-
Recognizing cues, analyzing cues, prioritizing hypotheses, generating solutions,
taking actions, and evaluating outcomes.
What is a mental model in nursing? - Correct answer-An organized way of thinking
that helps in understanding complex situations and guides assessments and
behaviors.
What is the Nursing Process in nursing care? - Correct answer-A rational reasoning
approach to client care that includes assessment, diagnosis, planning,
implementation, and evaluation.
What competencies are included in the Competency Outcomes Performance
Assessment Model (COPA)? - Correct answer-Assessment and intervention skills,
communication skills, critical thinking skills, human caring and relationship skills,
management skills, leadership skills, teaching skills, and knowledge integration
skills.
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, What should a nursing student do after observing varied cues in a postoperative
client? - Correct answer-Generate and prioritize different hypotheses for the client's
current status.
What factors should not be considered in layer 4 of the NCSBN's Clinical
Judgment Measurement Model? - Correct answer-Student's previous experiences,
resources available to the student, and student's level of nursing knowledge.
What is the significance of situational awareness in clinical judgment? - Correct
answer-It involves being aware of the environment and the dynamics of patient
care to make informed decisions.
What is the role of reflection in Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model? - Correct
answer-To evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken and to learn from
experiences.
What should a nurse consider when planning care for a patient with COPD and
pneumonia? - Correct answer-The patient's oxygen saturation, history of smoking,
and adherence to prescribed treatments.
What environmental changes might be necessary for a patient with a recent
amputation? - Correct answer-Ensuring safety measures are in place, such as
removing obstacles and providing assistive devices.
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Answers
What is the importance of Maslow's hierarchy of needs in priority questions? -
Correct answer-It helps determine the order of needs to address, starting with basic
needs.
What is the recommended action if a patient becomes short of breath during care? -
Correct answer-Provide rest periods and assess the patient's response.
What should you do if you can only perform one action for a patient? - Correct
answer-Choose the action that will do the most good for the patient.
What should be the initial nursing action in an emergency situation? - Correct
answer-Prioritize airway, breathing, and circulation.
What are the key concepts of clinical judgment in nursing? - Correct answer-
Critical thinking, clinical reasoning, clinical judgment, and situational awareness.
What model is used to guide clinical judgment in nursing? - Correct answer-
Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model.
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,What are the components of Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model? - Correct answer-
Noticing, interpreting, responding, and reflecting-on-action.
What is the purpose of the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM)? -
Correct answer-To assess and enhance clinical judgment in nursing practice.
What steps are included in Tanner's Model of clinical judgment? - Correct answer-
Recognizing cues, analyzing cues, prioritizing hypotheses, generating solutions,
taking actions, and evaluating outcomes.
What is a mental model in nursing? - Correct answer-An organized way of thinking
that helps in understanding complex situations and guides assessments and
behaviors.
What is the Nursing Process in nursing care? - Correct answer-A rational reasoning
approach to client care that includes assessment, diagnosis, planning,
implementation, and evaluation.
What competencies are included in the Competency Outcomes Performance
Assessment Model (COPA)? - Correct answer-Assessment and intervention skills,
communication skills, critical thinking skills, human caring and relationship skills,
management skills, leadership skills, teaching skills, and knowledge integration
skills.
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, What should a nursing student do after observing varied cues in a postoperative
client? - Correct answer-Generate and prioritize different hypotheses for the client's
current status.
What factors should not be considered in layer 4 of the NCSBN's Clinical
Judgment Measurement Model? - Correct answer-Student's previous experiences,
resources available to the student, and student's level of nursing knowledge.
What is the significance of situational awareness in clinical judgment? - Correct
answer-It involves being aware of the environment and the dynamics of patient
care to make informed decisions.
What is the role of reflection in Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model? - Correct
answer-To evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken and to learn from
experiences.
What should a nurse consider when planning care for a patient with COPD and
pneumonia? - Correct answer-The patient's oxygen saturation, history of smoking,
and adherence to prescribed treatments.
What environmental changes might be necessary for a patient with a recent
amputation? - Correct answer-Ensuring safety measures are in place, such as
removing obstacles and providing assistive devices.
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