Question 1

When applying the nursing process to patients,the nurse knows that the goal of data analysis is

Accepted Answer

A) to decide when new assessments should occur. 
B) to ensure that enough data have been collected. 
C) the creation of appropriate nursing diagnoses. 
D) to discovery disparities in the collected data. 
A) to decide when new assessments should occur. 
B) to ensure that enough data have been collected. 
C) the creation of appropriate nursing diagnoses. 
D) to discovery disparities in the collected data.

Question 2

A recent graduate nurse charts the following entry: "1200: Ambulated patient 25 feet with walker." The preceptor nurse critiques the entry.Which statement by the preceptor nurse is most accurate? "This charting

Accepted Answer

A) has missing data you must incorporate." 
B) is accurate and timely-very well done." 
C) needs to say whether the patient did well or not." 
D) should include the patient's response." 
A) has missing data you must incorporate." 
B) is accurate and timely-very well done." 
C) needs to say whether the patient did well or not." 
D) should include the patient's response."

Question 3

A nurse wishes to obtain data about a new patient's self-esteem.To gain the clearest picture,the nurse uses the assessment technique of (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) asking about the patient's perception of self-esteem. 
B) completing an entire head-to-toe assessment first. 
C) conducting a structured interview with direct questions. 
D) interviewing the patient in an unstructured format. 
E) observing for relevant verbal and nonverbal clues. 
A) asking about the patient's perception of self-esteem. 
B) completing an entire head-to-toe assessment first. 
C) conducting a structured interview with direct questions. 
D) interviewing the patient in an unstructured format. 
E) observing for relevant verbal and nonverbal clues.

Question 4

A nurse studying critical thinking theories can generalize the process as

Accepted Answer

A) a reflective process of gathering and evaluating data to choose a course of action. 
B) one conceptual mechanism for critiquing ideas and establishing goal-oriented care. 
C) researching best-practice literature to create care pathways for certain populations. 
D) using the nursing process to design individualized and specific nursing care plans. 
A) a reflective process of gathering and evaluating data to choose a course of action. 
B) one conceptual mechanism for critiquing ideas and establishing goal-oriented care. 
C) researching best-practice literature to create care pathways for certain populations. 
D) using the nursing process to design individualized and specific nursing care plans.

Question 5

Some nursing students are complaining about having to write "so many journals." Which statement by the nursing instructor provides the best explanation for this? "Journaling

Accepted Answer

A) allows reflection,an important critical thinking skill." 
B) gives you time to review what happened in your clinical." 
C) is a way to organize your thoughts about your experiences." 
D) teaches open-mindedness,a critical thinking disposition." 
A) allows reflection,an important critical thinking skill." 
B) gives you time to review what happened in your clinical." 
C) is a way to organize your thoughts about your experiences." 
D) teaches open-mindedness,a critical thinking disposition."

Question 6

A nurse readily admits errors when they occur and is aware of the limits of his knowledge in practice.The nurse's manager would evaluate that this nurse demonstrates which traits of mind of a critical thinker? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Confidence in reason 
B) Fair-mindedness 
C) Intellectual courage 
D) Intellectual humility 
E) Intellectual integrity 
A) Confidence in reason 
B) Fair-mindedness 
C) Intellectual courage 
D) Intellectual humility 
E) Intellectual integrity

When applying the nursing process to patients,the nurse knows that the goal of data analysis is

A recent graduate nurse charts the following entry: "1200: Ambulated patient 25 feet with walker." The preceptor nurse critiques the entry.Which statement by the preceptor nurse is most accurate? "This charting

A nurse wishes to obtain data about a new patient's self-esteem.To gain the clearest picture,the nurse uses the assessment technique of (Select all that apply. )

A nurse studying critical thinking theories can generalize the process as

Some nursing students are complaining about having to write "so many journals." Which statement by the nursing instructor provides the best explanation for this? "Journaling

A nurse readily admits errors when they occur and is aware of the limits of his knowledge in practice.The nurse's manager would evaluate that this nurse demonstrates which traits of mind of a critical thinker? (Select all that apply. )

A Brief History of Professional Nursing in the United States

Pathways of Nursing Education

Beyond Professional Socialization

Professional Nursing Roles

Theories and Frameworks for Professional Nursing Practice

Health Policy and Planning and the Nursing Practice Environment

Economic Issues in Nursing and Health Care

Effective Communication

Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century

Legal Aspects of Nursing Practice

Ethical Dimensions of Nursing and Health Care

Information Management

Diversity in Health and Illness

Health and Health Promotion

Genetics and Genomics in Professional Nursing

Global Rural Nursing Practice

Violence Against Women: An Epidemic and a Health Issue

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Patient Safety

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Exam 9: Think Like a Nurse: Essential Thinking Skills for Professional Nurses

When applying the nursing process to patients,the nurse knows that the goal of data analysis is

A recent graduate nurse charts the following entry: "1200: Ambulated patient 25 feet with walker." The preceptor nurse critiques the entry.Which statement by the preceptor nurse is most accurate? "This charting

A nurse wishes to obtain data about a new patient's self-esteem.To gain the clearest picture,the nurse uses the assessment technique of (Select all that apply. )

A nurse studying critical thinking theories can generalize the process as

Some nursing students are complaining about having to write "so many journals." Which statement by the nursing instructor provides the best explanation for this? "Journaling

A nurse readily admits errors when they occur and is aware of the limits of his knowledge in practice.The nurse's manager would evaluate that this nurse demonstrates which traits of mind of a critical thinker? (Select all that apply. )

A Brief History of Professional Nursing in the United States

Pathways of Nursing Education

Beyond Professional Socialization

Professional Nursing Roles

Theories and Frameworks for Professional Nursing Practice

Health Policy and Planning and the Nursing Practice Environment

Economic Issues in Nursing and Health Care

Effective Communication

Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century

Legal Aspects of Nursing Practice

Ethical Dimensions of Nursing and Health Care

Information Management

Diversity in Health and Illness

Health and Health Promotion

Genetics and Genomics in Professional Nursing

Global Rural Nursing Practice

Violence Against Women: An Epidemic and a Health Issue

Telehealth

Patient Safety

Filters