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WorksheetsCritical Thinking in Nursing
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 32mins
Which nurse demonstrates basic critical thinking?
A new nurse who relies on rules and policies
A nurse who adapts care based on patient response
A nurse who anticipates complications
A nurse who questions standard practice
Which behaviors demonstrate complex critical thinking?
Anticipating patient complications
Relying strictly on policies
Adapting care to patient responses
Questioning established practices
Which element of the infection chain is most directly interrupted by hand hygiene?
Host
Reservoir
Mode of transmission
Pathogen
Which intervention reduces the risk of a procedure-related accident?
Delegating tasks
Using checklists
Working quickly
Limiting patient education
An example of deontology would be?
The greatest good for the greatest number
One's own belief
One's own set of values
Decisions based on right or wrong
You cannot be sued for malpractice if you accidentally administer the wrong medication. True or False?
True
False
A physician that is against euthanization of a terminally ill patient is exercising which ethical principal?
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Autonomy
Collective bargaining
The nurse caring for a patient in a semi-private room closes the curtain upon entering. This is an example of which of the following ethical behaviors?
Preservation of Autonomy
Integrity
Preservation of patient Dignity
Social Justice
During the ethical decision making process, the ethical dilemma must first be identified. Select the following processes that come next.
Analyze available alternatives
Explain to the patient we will act in the manner that does least harm
Select an alternative or action
Justify the course of action chosen
Allow family members to decide the best course of action
___________________ is a resource comprised of hospital staff from varying levels as well as lawyers, religious leaders, and ethics experts.
Ethics training
Ethics committee
Ethics code of conduct
Ethics club
Why is it important for nurses to adhere to professional standards?
To save money on malpractice insurance
To have more free time
To ensure patient safety and maintain the integrity of the nursing profession.
To impress their friends
What does the scope of practice for nurses encompass?
No specific scope of practice for nurses
Limited to basic patient care
Only administrative tasks
Range of roles, responsibilities, and activities that a nurse is educated, competent, and authorized to perform
What are some legal regulations that nurses must comply with?
Tax laws, immigration policies, and environmental regulations
Building codes, food safety standards, and zoning laws
HIPAA, state nursing practice acts, and facility policies
Speed limits, parking regulations, and noise ordinances
What is the purpose of a nursing code of conduct?
To provide guidelines for cooking and cleaning in the nursing profession
To provide ethical guidelines and standards for professional behavior and decision-making in the nursing profession.
To establish rules for playing music in the nursing profession
To create standards for gardening and landscaping in the nursing profession
Can a nurse perform medical procedures outside their scope of practice?
No
Yes, if the patient requests it
Yes, as long as they have some experience
Yes, if they feel confident in their abilities
What are the consequences of not following legal regulations in nursing?
Positive feedback, career advancement, and increased job opportunities
Promotion, salary increase, and recognition
Legal action, loss of license, fines, and harm to patients
Improved patient care, job satisfaction, and professional growth
What are some examples of ethical dilemmas that nurses may face in their practice?
Administering medication, following hospital policies, and reporting errors to supervisors
Choosing the color of the patient's room, wearing a uniform, and taking breaks
Deciding which patients to prioritize, accepting gifts from patients, and socializing with patients outside of work
End-of-life care decisions, patient confidentiality, and informed consent
What are universal precautions?
safety standards of universal studios
standard requirements of PPE
universe protection from aliens
washing blood and other bodily fluids off your hands or face
What is communicable?
spread of disease or infection from person to person with (in)direct contact
spread of disease or infection by viruses communicating with each other
communicating to your physician the need for a physical
spread of infectious people by bacteria communicating with other bacteria
Infections acquired in healthcare settings are called?
a lawsuit
unhygienic
nosocomial
nasopharyngeal
When should you wash your hands instead of using hand sanitizer?
When your hands are visibly dirty
Doesn't matter
When you have touched your face
When you have coughed into them
Which of the following is an example of an illness that is spread through the air?
COVID-19
Flu
Pneumonia
Pink eye
How long is the minimum time for washing hands?
40 seconds
30 seconds
20 seconds
2 minutes
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Bacteria and virus
Government agency that sets forth regulations for a safe and healthy workplace
smallest of all living pathogenic organisms, need living host to divide and multiply
Disease causing microorganisms
How many links in the chain of infection?
4
5
6
7
In the chain of infection, an instrument contaminated with blood acts as a
reservoir
portal of exit
portal of entry
causative agent
In the chain of infection, a pathogen leaving the body through sexual secretions is an example of
reservoir
causative agent
portal of exit
mode of transmission
Every patient must be considered a potential source of infection.
True
False
Hand hygeine can mean
using sanitizing gel
washing your hands
wearing gloves
All of the above
What is the best way to help prevent the spread of infection?
wash hands
quarantine
wear a mask
use hand sanitizer
What leads to falls in older adults?
Health - such as musculoskeletal, sensory impairments
Environmental Factor
Medications/Drugs
All of the above
Falls can result in
Hospitalization
Broken Bones
Nothing, falls do not and cannot cause injury.
Both Hospitalization and Broken Bones
Falls Risk Assessments are a good way to know if someone is at risk for falling and how great their risk is.
True
False
What is an example of an environmental hazard that increases fall risk?
Poor lighting
High patient-to-staff ratio
Budget limitations
Medication side effects
A nurse is instructing a patient who has decreased leg strength on the left side on how to use a cane. Which actions indicate proper cane use by the patient? (Select all that apply.)
The patient keeps the cane on the left side of the body.
The patient slightly leans to one side while walking.
The patient keeps two points of support on the floor at all times.
After the patient places the cane forward, he or she then moves the right leg forward to the cane.
The patient places the cane forward 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 inches) with each step.
A patient is experiencing some problems with joint stability in the right leg. The doctor has prescribed crutches for the patient to use while being allowed to bear weight only on the left leg. Which of the following gaits should the patient be taught to use?
Four-point
Three-point
Two-point
Swing-through
Which of the following motivates a patient to participate in an exercise program? (Select all that apply.)
Providing a patient with a pamphlet on exercise
Providing information to the patient when he or she is ready to change behavior
Explaining the importance of exercise at the time of diagnosis of a chronic disease
Having a structured daily plan that incorporates physical activity
Having support from significant other to engage in exercise
Which of the following is the proper sequence for a four-point crutch gait?
1
2
3
4
Which of the following indicates that additional assistance is needed to transfer a patient from the bed to the stretcher? (Select all that apply.)
The patient is 5 feet, 6 inches and weighs 120 lb.
The patient speaks and understands English.
The patient is returning to unit from recovery room after a procedure requiring conscious sedation.
The patient has a history of being able to stand independently.
The patient received analgesia for pain 30 minutes ago.
What is critical thinking?
The skill of learning to analyze and interpret data to solve a problem to achieve a desired outcome.
The ability to reflect and seek truth.
The process of making evidence-based decisions.
The combination of reasoned thinking, openness to alternatives, and logical thinking.
What is clinical judgment?
The mental process used when analyzing all the data of a clinical situation to make a decision based on that analysis.
The skill of learning to analyze and interpret data to solve a problem to achieve a desired outcome.
The combination of reasoned thinking, openness to alternatives, and logical thinking.
The process of making evidence-based decisions.
What is the purpose of assessment in the nursing process?
To determine the client problems.
To systematically gather information related to the physical, mental, spiritual, socioeconomic, and cultural status of an individual, group, or community.
To implement appropriate interventions based on nursing knowledge.
To create a plan to address client problems.
What is the purpose of analysis in the nursing process?
To determine the client problems.
To systematically gather information related to the physical, mental, spiritual, socioeconomic, and cultural status of an individual, group, or community.
To implement appropriate interventions based on nursing knowledge.
To create a plan to address client problems.
What is the purpose of planning in the nursing process?
To determine the client problems.
To create a plan to address client problems.
To systematically gather information related to the physical, mental, spiritual, socioeconomic, and cultural status of an individual, group, or community.
To implement appropriate interventions based on nursing knowledge.
What is the purpose of implementation in the nursing process?
To implement appropriate interventions based on nursing knowledge.
To systematically gather information related to the physical, mental, spiritual, socioeconomic, and cultural status of an individual, group, or community.
To determine the client problems.
To create a plan to address client problems.
What is the purpose of evaluation in the nursing process?
To create a plan to address client problems.
To determine the client problems.
To systematically gather information related to the physical, mental, spiritual, socioeconomic, and cultural status of an individual, group, or community.
To evaluate a client’s response to nursing interventions and reach a nursing judgment regarding the extent to which outcomes have been met.
What is the importance of communication in the nursing process?
To create a plan to address client problems.
To determine the client problems.
To gather objective data through physical assessment.
To gather subjective data through purposeful communication with the client.
What is the role of evidence-based practice in the nursing process?
To implement appropriate interventions based on nursing knowledge.
To systematically gather information related to the physical, mental, spiritual, socioeconomic, and cultural status of an individual, group, or community.
To determine the client problems.
To create a plan to address client problems.
What is the purpose of documentation in the nursing process?
To record the care provided and the patient's response to it.
To determine the client problems.
To systematically gather information related to the physical, mental, spiritual, socioeconomic, and cultural status of an individual, group, or community.
To create a plan to address client problems.
What is the role of a nurse in patient advocacy?
To provide information about the patient's condition and treatment.
To protect the rights of patients and ensure they receive the care they need.
To create a plan to address client problems.
To gather subjective data through purposeful communication with the client.
The _____ step of the nursing process interprets and analyzes data gathered
Assessment
Diagnosis
Implementation
Evaluation
Which action best protects a nurse from legal liability?
Delegating tasks
Documenting accurately
Trusting experience
Avoiding patients
Which finding indicates a systemic infection?
Redness at incision
Warmth at wound
Fever and chills
Local swelling
Medical asepsis focuses on:
Eliminating all microorganisms
Reducing the number of microorganisms
Maintaining sterile fields
Surgical procedures
Standard Precautions are used:
Only for known infections
For all patients
Only in isolation rooms
For surgical patients
When should a nurse perform hand hygiene?
Before patient contact
After removing gloves
After contact with bodily fluids
All of the above
