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FUNCTIONS IN NURSING FINAL PAPER 2026
FULL STUDY GUIDE
◉ A systematic process that focuses on analyzing a difficult
situation. Answer: Problem Solving
◉ A model that attempts to identify the root problem in situations,
which can require much time and energy. Answer: Traditional
Problem-Solving Model
◉ A mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and
understanding through thought, experience, and the senses. Answer:
Cognitive Process
◉ The process of identifying the fundamental cause of a problem.
Answer: Root Cause Analysis
◉ A situation in a clinical setting that requires decision making and
problem solving. Answer: Clinical Challenge
◉ A principle where decisions are made to benefit the largest
number of people. Answer: Maximum Good for Maximum Number
,◉ A process that involves reflecting on actions and experiences to
improve future decision making. Answer: Reflective Thinking
◉ The process of resolving a dispute or conflict between parties.
Answer: Conflict Mediation
◉ The act of gathering opinions or feedback from others. Answer:
Eliciting Input
◉ The ability to implement solutions quickly, though it may lead to
hasty decisions. Answer: Efficiency in Problem Solving
◉ The set of beliefs and values that influence an individual's
decisions. Answer: Value System
◉ Structured approaches that aim to provide consistent outcomes
for the same problems. Answer: Scientific Methods
◉ Individual convictions that can influence decision making.
Answer: Personal Beliefs
◉ A systematic method used by nurses to ensure quality care.
Answer: Nursing Process
,◉ The cognitive process that guides nurses in making clinical
decisions. Answer: Clinical Reasoning
◉ The organization and coordination of patient care activities.
Answer: Management of Care
◉ A healthcare setting that promotes patient safety and quality care.
Answer: Safe and Effective Care Environment
◉ The ability to use knowledge in practical situations. Answer:
Cognitive Level: Apply
◉ The ability to break down information into parts to understand it
better. Answer: Cognitive Level: Analyze
◉ Information provided as a response to a person's actions or
decisions. Answer: Feedback
◉ A type of question format that presents several answer options.
Answer: Multiple Choice
◉ The requirements and expectations of patients in a healthcare
setting. Answer: Client Needs
, ◉ A method that combines various approaches to achieve a common
goal. Answer: Integrated Process
◉ Has little to do with the quality of the decision. Answer: Past
experience
◉ Values, life experience, individual preference, and individual ways
of thinking will influence a person's decision making. Answer:
Decision making influences
◉ It is not possible for a nurse to fully 'set aside' personal beliefs
when making a decision. Answer: Personal beliefs in decision
making
◉ The greater the number of alternatives that can be generated by
the decision maker, the better the final decision will be. Answer:
Generating alternatives
◉ The manager should always consider the status quo as a possible
option, but this is not always considered to be the default option.
Answer: Status quo
FUNCTIONS IN NURSING FINAL PAPER 2026
FULL STUDY GUIDE
◉ A systematic process that focuses on analyzing a difficult
situation. Answer: Problem Solving
◉ A model that attempts to identify the root problem in situations,
which can require much time and energy. Answer: Traditional
Problem-Solving Model
◉ A mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and
understanding through thought, experience, and the senses. Answer:
Cognitive Process
◉ The process of identifying the fundamental cause of a problem.
Answer: Root Cause Analysis
◉ A situation in a clinical setting that requires decision making and
problem solving. Answer: Clinical Challenge
◉ A principle where decisions are made to benefit the largest
number of people. Answer: Maximum Good for Maximum Number
,◉ A process that involves reflecting on actions and experiences to
improve future decision making. Answer: Reflective Thinking
◉ The process of resolving a dispute or conflict between parties.
Answer: Conflict Mediation
◉ The act of gathering opinions or feedback from others. Answer:
Eliciting Input
◉ The ability to implement solutions quickly, though it may lead to
hasty decisions. Answer: Efficiency in Problem Solving
◉ The set of beliefs and values that influence an individual's
decisions. Answer: Value System
◉ Structured approaches that aim to provide consistent outcomes
for the same problems. Answer: Scientific Methods
◉ Individual convictions that can influence decision making.
Answer: Personal Beliefs
◉ A systematic method used by nurses to ensure quality care.
Answer: Nursing Process
,◉ The cognitive process that guides nurses in making clinical
decisions. Answer: Clinical Reasoning
◉ The organization and coordination of patient care activities.
Answer: Management of Care
◉ A healthcare setting that promotes patient safety and quality care.
Answer: Safe and Effective Care Environment
◉ The ability to use knowledge in practical situations. Answer:
Cognitive Level: Apply
◉ The ability to break down information into parts to understand it
better. Answer: Cognitive Level: Analyze
◉ Information provided as a response to a person's actions or
decisions. Answer: Feedback
◉ A type of question format that presents several answer options.
Answer: Multiple Choice
◉ The requirements and expectations of patients in a healthcare
setting. Answer: Client Needs
, ◉ A method that combines various approaches to achieve a common
goal. Answer: Integrated Process
◉ Has little to do with the quality of the decision. Answer: Past
experience
◉ Values, life experience, individual preference, and individual ways
of thinking will influence a person's decision making. Answer:
Decision making influences
◉ It is not possible for a nurse to fully 'set aside' personal beliefs
when making a decision. Answer: Personal beliefs in decision
making
◉ The greater the number of alternatives that can be generated by
the decision maker, the better the final decision will be. Answer:
Generating alternatives
◉ The manager should always consider the status quo as a possible
option, but this is not always considered to be the default option.
Answer: Status quo
