Nur201 Ch8 Review Material Questions With Correct
Detailed Answers.
a nurse asks a student nurse to irrigate a patient's
feeding tube. the student has not performed the
procedure other than in simulation laboratory. the
student approaches her clinical instructor and asks a
clarifying question about the amount of saline to use in
the procedure. this is an example of which critical
thinking attitude? - ANSWER- confidence
a nurse enters a heated discussion with a colleague over
a work schedule change. the nurse has a patient who
asked for a pain medication 20 minutes earlier. another
patient calls the nurse to request assistance. the nurse
feels tension in her neck and around her eyes, and she
takes a 10-second time out. this shows the nurse is
aware of which of the following? select all that apply
1. stress affects accuracy of problem solving
2. during stressful events, it is easier to
communicate concise information
3. the level of stress can affect the nurse's ability to
speak clearly.
4. stress improves recall of information
5. managing emotions is difficult during stress -
ANSWER- 1.
3.
,5.
you can use the REFLECT model to improve learning
after providing patient care. place the steps of this
model in the correct order - ANSWER- 1. Review the
facts of the situation
2. think about your thoughts and actions at the time of
the situation
3. recall any Feelings you had at the time of the
situation
4. review the knowledge you gained from the
experience
5. consider options for handling a similar situation in the
future
6. Create a plan for future situations
7. set a schedule for completing your plan of action
one element of clinical decisions making is knowing the
patient. which of the following activities affect a nurse's
ability to know patients better? select all that apple
1. caring for similar groups of patients over time
2. reading the evidence-based practice appropriate to
patients
3. learning how patients typically respond to a
particular clinical situation
4. observing patients
, 5. engaging with patients experiencing illness -
ANSWER- 1.
3.
4.
5.
while preparing medications for a patient, the nurse
compares the name of the medication on the label with
the name of the medication on the physician's order. at
the bedside, the nurse checks the patient's name against
the order as well. the nurse is following which critical
thinking attitude? - ANSWER- responsible
a patient has regularly visited the outpatient wound
clinic over the last 2 months for treatment of a foot
ulcer. the nurses have tried two types of dressing, but
the wound shows little improvement. during the
patient's next visit, a nurse recommends a hydrocolloid
dressing and use of a foot boot to reduce pressure on
the ulcer when the patient walks. this approach to
selecting an intervention employs which critical thinking
attitude - ANSWER- perseverance
a patient diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer has
undergone three different chemotherapy trails. the
patient has severe hip pain as a result of the cancer
Detailed Answers.
a nurse asks a student nurse to irrigate a patient's
feeding tube. the student has not performed the
procedure other than in simulation laboratory. the
student approaches her clinical instructor and asks a
clarifying question about the amount of saline to use in
the procedure. this is an example of which critical
thinking attitude? - ANSWER- confidence
a nurse enters a heated discussion with a colleague over
a work schedule change. the nurse has a patient who
asked for a pain medication 20 minutes earlier. another
patient calls the nurse to request assistance. the nurse
feels tension in her neck and around her eyes, and she
takes a 10-second time out. this shows the nurse is
aware of which of the following? select all that apply
1. stress affects accuracy of problem solving
2. during stressful events, it is easier to
communicate concise information
3. the level of stress can affect the nurse's ability to
speak clearly.
4. stress improves recall of information
5. managing emotions is difficult during stress -
ANSWER- 1.
3.
,5.
you can use the REFLECT model to improve learning
after providing patient care. place the steps of this
model in the correct order - ANSWER- 1. Review the
facts of the situation
2. think about your thoughts and actions at the time of
the situation
3. recall any Feelings you had at the time of the
situation
4. review the knowledge you gained from the
experience
5. consider options for handling a similar situation in the
future
6. Create a plan for future situations
7. set a schedule for completing your plan of action
one element of clinical decisions making is knowing the
patient. which of the following activities affect a nurse's
ability to know patients better? select all that apple
1. caring for similar groups of patients over time
2. reading the evidence-based practice appropriate to
patients
3. learning how patients typically respond to a
particular clinical situation
4. observing patients
, 5. engaging with patients experiencing illness -
ANSWER- 1.
3.
4.
5.
while preparing medications for a patient, the nurse
compares the name of the medication on the label with
the name of the medication on the physician's order. at
the bedside, the nurse checks the patient's name against
the order as well. the nurse is following which critical
thinking attitude? - ANSWER- responsible
a patient has regularly visited the outpatient wound
clinic over the last 2 months for treatment of a foot
ulcer. the nurses have tried two types of dressing, but
the wound shows little improvement. during the
patient's next visit, a nurse recommends a hydrocolloid
dressing and use of a foot boot to reduce pressure on
the ulcer when the patient walks. this approach to
selecting an intervention employs which critical thinking
attitude - ANSWER- perseverance
a patient diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer has
undergone three different chemotherapy trails. the
patient has severe hip pain as a result of the cancer
