NUR 212 Exam Two 2026 Questions and
Answers
Name the six skills of critical thinking - Correct answer-Interpretation, analysis,
inference, evaluation, explanation, and self-regulation
Define clinical judgement - Correct answer-(NCSBN) observed outcome of critical
thinking and decision making, or conclusion that leads to action or lack thereof
Define critical thinking - Correct answer-Active, purposeful, organized, cognitive
process used to carefully examine one's thinking and the thinking of other
individuals. OR ability to think un a systematic and logical manner with openness
to question and reflection (a continuous process)
Give and describe the acronym for the nursing process - Correct answer-AAPIE -
assess, analyze, planning, implementation/interventions, and evaluation
Describe SMART goals - Correct answer-Specific
Measurable
Attainable
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, Realistic to patient
Time-bound
List the four types of Clinical Decision-Making questions - Correct answer-
Problem, perspective, assumptions, and evidence (pg. 214)
When dealing with a group of patients, you must set ______ in order to provide
care based on urgency - Correct answer-Priorities
After using critical thinking, a nurse should ______ in order to learn and improve
from the results of the situation - Correct answer-Reflect/evaluate
List the levels of critical thinking - Correct answer-basic, complex, and
commitment
Describe the basic level of critical thinking - Correct answer-right or wrong, task-
oriented, single solution, for beginners
Describe the complex level of critical thinking - Correct answer-More independent,
creative, innovative, consider variety of options
Describe the commitment level of critical thinking - Correct answer-Completely
autonomous, able to anticipate situation needs, and accept results
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Answers
Name the six skills of critical thinking - Correct answer-Interpretation, analysis,
inference, evaluation, explanation, and self-regulation
Define clinical judgement - Correct answer-(NCSBN) observed outcome of critical
thinking and decision making, or conclusion that leads to action or lack thereof
Define critical thinking - Correct answer-Active, purposeful, organized, cognitive
process used to carefully examine one's thinking and the thinking of other
individuals. OR ability to think un a systematic and logical manner with openness
to question and reflection (a continuous process)
Give and describe the acronym for the nursing process - Correct answer-AAPIE -
assess, analyze, planning, implementation/interventions, and evaluation
Describe SMART goals - Correct answer-Specific
Measurable
Attainable
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, Realistic to patient
Time-bound
List the four types of Clinical Decision-Making questions - Correct answer-
Problem, perspective, assumptions, and evidence (pg. 214)
When dealing with a group of patients, you must set ______ in order to provide
care based on urgency - Correct answer-Priorities
After using critical thinking, a nurse should ______ in order to learn and improve
from the results of the situation - Correct answer-Reflect/evaluate
List the levels of critical thinking - Correct answer-basic, complex, and
commitment
Describe the basic level of critical thinking - Correct answer-right or wrong, task-
oriented, single solution, for beginners
Describe the complex level of critical thinking - Correct answer-More independent,
creative, innovative, consider variety of options
Describe the commitment level of critical thinking - Correct answer-Completely
autonomous, able to anticipate situation needs, and accept results
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