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Chapter 2. Critical Thinking & the Nursing Process

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

            Which characteristic do the various definitions of critical thinking have in common?

Requires reasoned thought

Asks the questions “why?” or “how?”

Is a hierarchical process

Demands specialized thinking skills

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

A few nurses on a unit have proposed to the nurse manager that the process for documenting care on the unit be changed. They have described a completely new system. The nurse should have a critical attitude because it helps the manager to do which item?

Consider all the possible advantages and disadvantages.

Maintain an open mind about the proposed change

Apply the nursing process to the situation.

Make a decision based on past experience with documentation.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The nurse has just been assigned to the clinical care of a newly admitted patient. To know how to best care for the patient, the nurse uses the nursing process. Which step would the nurse probably do first?

Assessment

Diagnosis

Plan outcomes

Plan interventions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which is an example of theoretical knowledge?

A nurse uses sterile technique to catheterize a patient.

Room air has an oxygen concentration of 21%.

Glucose monitoring machines should be calibrated daily.

An irregular apical heart rate should be compared with the radial pulse

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which is an example of practical knowledge?

The tricuspid valve is between the right atrium and ventricle of the heart.

The pancreas does not produce enough insulin in type 1 diabetes.

When assessing the abdomen, you should auscultate before palpating

Research shows pain medication given intravenously acts faster than by other routes.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which is an example of self-knowledge if thought or stated by the nurse?

 

1)

“I know that I should take the client’s apical pulse for 1 minute before giving digoxin.”

“I know that I should follow the client’s wishes even though it is not what I would want.”

“I know that I have religious beliefs that may make it difficult to take care of some clients.”

I know that I need to honor the client’s request not to discuss his health concern with the family

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which is the most important reason for nurses to be critical thinkers?

Nurses need to follow policies and procedures

Nurses work with other healthcare team members.

Nurses care for clients who have multiple health problems.

Nurses have to be flexible and work variable schedules.

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