NUR 430 - EXAM I QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT, DETAILED
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS |ALL GRADED A+
Define decision making: - ANS.... -a complex cognitive process often
defined as choosing a particular course of action
Making a selection and implementing a course of action from a group of
alternatives
Define problem solving: - ANS.... -a systematic process that focuses on
analyzing a difficult situation
An active process that starts with a problem and ends with a solution
Define critical thinking: - ANS.... -purposeful, outcome-directed thinking that
is based on a body of knowledge derived from research and other sources
of evidence
Analyzing the way one thinks
What does critical thinking keep in mind? - ANS.... -a goal or outcome
Why is critical thinking important for nurses (5 points)? - ANS.... -
information becomes obsolete quickly, profession is complex, LIMITED #
HOURS FOR THEORY AND CLINICAL IN EDUCATION, information
overload, conflicting responsibilities
,What are the 6 cognitive skills for critical thinking? - ANS.... -interpretation,
analysis, evaluation, inference, explanation, self-regulation
What are characteristics of a critical thinker? - ANS.... -Willingness, insight,
intuition, empathy (WIIE)
What is the traditional problem-solving process (7 steps)? - ANS.... -1.
Identify the problem.
2. Gather data to identify the causes and consequences of the problem.
3. Explore alternative solutions.
4. Evaluate each alternative.
5. Select appropriate solution.
6. Implement solution.
7. Evaluate results.
What is Harrison's managerial problem-solving model (7 steps)? - ANS.... -
1. Set objective(s).
2. Identify the problem.
3. Search for alternatives.
4. Evaluate alternatives.
5. Choose alternative.
6. Implement solution.
7. Follow-up and control.
Managerial decision making model - ANS.... -1. Determine the decision and
the desired outcome (set objectives)
2. Research and identify options
, 3. Compare and contrast these options and their consequences
4. Make a decision
5. Implement an action plan
6. Evaluate results
Decision-making process and the nursing process - ANS.... -PAGE 10,
TABLE 1.1
IDEALS model - ANS.... -Identify the problem
Define the context
Enumerate choices
Analyze options
List reasons explicitly
Self-correct
Intuitive decision-making model - ANS.... -One consciously incorporates
recall or cumulative knowledge that come from education and experience in
planning the decision.
What are 8 frequent errors made in decision making? - ANS.... -1. No clear
objective or goal for decision
2. Faulty data gathering
3. Faulty logic or "crooked thinking"
4. Limited number of alternatives
5. Too much time spent IDENTIFYING the problem
6. Using outcome only for evaluation
7. Lack of self awareness
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS |ALL GRADED A+
Define decision making: - ANS.... -a complex cognitive process often
defined as choosing a particular course of action
Making a selection and implementing a course of action from a group of
alternatives
Define problem solving: - ANS.... -a systematic process that focuses on
analyzing a difficult situation
An active process that starts with a problem and ends with a solution
Define critical thinking: - ANS.... -purposeful, outcome-directed thinking that
is based on a body of knowledge derived from research and other sources
of evidence
Analyzing the way one thinks
What does critical thinking keep in mind? - ANS.... -a goal or outcome
Why is critical thinking important for nurses (5 points)? - ANS.... -
information becomes obsolete quickly, profession is complex, LIMITED #
HOURS FOR THEORY AND CLINICAL IN EDUCATION, information
overload, conflicting responsibilities
,What are the 6 cognitive skills for critical thinking? - ANS.... -interpretation,
analysis, evaluation, inference, explanation, self-regulation
What are characteristics of a critical thinker? - ANS.... -Willingness, insight,
intuition, empathy (WIIE)
What is the traditional problem-solving process (7 steps)? - ANS.... -1.
Identify the problem.
2. Gather data to identify the causes and consequences of the problem.
3. Explore alternative solutions.
4. Evaluate each alternative.
5. Select appropriate solution.
6. Implement solution.
7. Evaluate results.
What is Harrison's managerial problem-solving model (7 steps)? - ANS.... -
1. Set objective(s).
2. Identify the problem.
3. Search for alternatives.
4. Evaluate alternatives.
5. Choose alternative.
6. Implement solution.
7. Follow-up and control.
Managerial decision making model - ANS.... -1. Determine the decision and
the desired outcome (set objectives)
2. Research and identify options
, 3. Compare and contrast these options and their consequences
4. Make a decision
5. Implement an action plan
6. Evaluate results
Decision-making process and the nursing process - ANS.... -PAGE 10,
TABLE 1.1
IDEALS model - ANS.... -Identify the problem
Define the context
Enumerate choices
Analyze options
List reasons explicitly
Self-correct
Intuitive decision-making model - ANS.... -One consciously incorporates
recall or cumulative knowledge that come from education and experience in
planning the decision.
What are 8 frequent errors made in decision making? - ANS.... -1. No clear
objective or goal for decision
2. Faulty data gathering
3. Faulty logic or "crooked thinking"
4. Limited number of alternatives
5. Too much time spent IDENTIFYING the problem
6. Using outcome only for evaluation
7. Lack of self awareness
