Question 1

Which of the following frequently occurs in complex critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  The active seeking of new knowledge 
B)  Determination of the significance of a problem 
C)  Learning what is actually happening in a situation 
D)  Awareness that conflicting solutions to a problem exist 
A)  The active seeking of new knowledge 
B)  Determination of the significance of a problem 
C)  Learning what is actually happening in a situation 
D)  Awareness that conflicting solutions to a problem exist D

Question 2

The nurse has a multiple patient assignment on the surgical unit.When beginning the shift,the nurse needs to determine which postoperative patient should be seen first.Which one of the following patients should the nurse see first?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient is reported as having a BP of 90/50 mm Hg. 
B)  The patient received medication for pain ten minutes ago. 
C)  The patient needs to be out of bed and ambulating. 
D)  The patient requires instructions for wound care. 
A)  The patient is reported as having a BP of 90/50 mm Hg. 
B)  The patient received medication for pain ten minutes ago. 
C)  The patient needs to be out of bed and ambulating. 
D)  The patient requires instructions for wound care. A

Question 3

The nurse is working with a patient who has recently had a colostomy.The patient is having difficulty using the supplies that are provided for the ostomy care.The nurse investigates the other types of available supplies and works with the patient to see which ones work best for him or her.This is an example of which type of critical thinking strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inference 
B)  Management 
C)  Problem solving 
D)  Diagnostic reasoning 
A)  Inference 
B)  Management 
C)  Problem solving 
D)  Diagnostic reasoning C

Question 4

Which of the following denotes a principle for rational thought?

Accepted Answer

A)  Code of ethics 
B)  Intellectual standards 
C)  Nursing judgements 
D)  Complex critical thinking 
A)  Code of ethics 
B)  Intellectual standards 
C)  Nursing judgements 
D)  Complex critical thinking

Question 5

The nurse enters the room of a patient who has a history of heart disease.On looking at the patient,the nurse feels that something is "not right" with the patient,and proceeds to take the vital signs.What is this nurse acting on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intuition 
B)  Reflection 
C)  Knowledge 
D)  Scientific method 
A)  Intuition 
B)  Reflection 
C)  Knowledge 
D)  Scientific method

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of concept mapping?

Accepted Answer

A)  To enable reflection on past experiences 
B)  To synthesize relevant data about a patient 
C)  To demonstrate artistic abilities with drawings 
D)  To act as a visual guideline for assisting students with rational thought 
A)  To enable reflection on past experiences 
B)  To synthesize relevant data about a patient 
C)  To demonstrate artistic abilities with drawings 
D)  To act as a visual guideline for assisting students with rational thought

Question 7

What is the primary factor that distinguishes a professional nurse's care from care provided by ancillary nursing staff?

Accepted Answer

A)  Critical thinking 
B)  Years of education 
C)  Professional licensure 
D)  Complexity of the task 
A)  Critical thinking 
B)  Years of education 
C)  Professional licensure 
D)  Complexity of the task

Question 8

Which of the following is a product of critical thinking that focuses on problem resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment 
B)  Decision making 
C)  Clinical inference 
D)  Diagnostic reasoning 
A)  Assessment 
B)  Decision making 
C)  Clinical inference 
D)  Diagnostic reasoning

Question 9

Which of the following nursing interventions is the best example of the implementation part of the nursing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determining that the patient's ankle edema is worse after he ambulates 
B)  Asking the patient to rate his ankle pain after receiving oral pain medication 
C)  Arranging for the patient to receive pain medication 
D)  Crushing the patient's pain medication to facilitate easier swallowing and thus minimize choking 
A)  Determining that the patient's ankle edema is worse after he ambulates 
B)  Asking the patient to rate his ankle pain after receiving oral pain medication 
C)  Arranging for the patient to receive pain medication 
D)  Crushing the patient's pain medication to facilitate easier swallowing and thus minimize choking

Question 10

Which of the following activities helps students to "see the other"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Concept map 
B)  Nursing process 
C)  Journal writing 
D)  Resource allocation decisions 
A)  Concept map 
B)  Nursing process 
C)  Journal writing 
D)  Resource allocation decisions

Question 11

The nurse decides to administer tablets of acetaminophen (Tylenol)instead of the ibuprofen she has been giving one of her orthopedic patients,in accordance with the prescriber's order.Which step of the nursing process does this address?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment 
B)  Nursing diagnosis 
C)  Planning 
D)  Implementation 
A)  Assessment 
B)  Nursing diagnosis 
C)  Planning 
D)  Implementation

Question 12

What is the second component of critical thinking in the "critical thinking model"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experience 
B)  Competencies 
C)  Specific knowledge 
D)  Diagnostic reasoning 
A)  Experience 
B)  Competencies 
C)  Specific knowledge 
D)  Diagnostic reasoning

Question 13

Which one of the following is an example of a nurse's statement that reflects using the scientific method in the nursing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  "My instincts tell me that the patient is getting depressed." 
B)  "The patient doesn't look the same today. I think something is wrong." 
C)  "The patient's husband told me that the patient is feeling uncomfortable." 
D)  "The patient seems to be having more pain today than yesterday, and her blood pressure (BP) is elevated." 
A)  "My instincts tell me that the patient is getting depressed." 
B)  "The patient doesn't look the same today. I think something is wrong." 
C)  "The patient's husband told me that the patient is feeling uncomfortable." 
D)  "The patient seems to be having more pain today than yesterday, and her blood pressure (BP) is elevated."

Question 14

Which of the following best reflects the philosophy of critical thinking as taught by a nurse teacher to a nursing student?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Don't draw subjective inferences about your patient; be more objective." 
B)  "Please think harder; I am looking for a single solution." 
C)  "Trust your feelings; don't be concerned about trying to find a rationale to support your decision." 
D)  "Think about what is important in the situation, and make informed decisions about the patient's concerns." 
A)  "Don't draw subjective inferences about your patient; be more objective." 
B)  "Please think harder; I am looking for a single solution." 
C)  "Trust your feelings; don't be concerned about trying to find a rationale to support your decision." 
D)  "Think about what is important in the situation, and make informed decisions about the patient's concerns."

Question 15

Which of the following levels of critical thinking is an example of critical thinking at the complex level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Following a procedure for catheterization step by step 
B)  Giving medication at the time ordered 
C)  Discussing alternative pain management techniques 
D)  Reviewing the patient's medical records thoroughly 
A)  Following a procedure for catheterization step by step 
B)  Giving medication at the time ordered 
C)  Discussing alternative pain management techniques 
D)  Reviewing the patient's medical records thoroughly

Exam 11: Critical Thinking in Nursing Practice

Which of the following frequently occurs in complex critical thinking?

The nurse has a multiple patient assignment on the surgical unit.When beginning the shift,the nurse needs to determine which postoperative patient should be seen first.Which one of the following patients should the nurse see first?

Which of the following denotes a principle for rational thought?

The nurse enters the room of a patient who has a history of heart disease.On looking at the patient,the nurse feels that something is "not right" with the patient,and proceeds to take the vital signs.What is this nurse acting on?

What is the primary purpose of concept mapping?

What is the primary factor that distinguishes a professional nurse's care from care provided by ancillary nursing staff?

Which of the following is a product of critical thinking that focuses on problem resolution?

Which of the following nursing interventions is the best example of the implementation part of the nursing process?

Which of the following activities helps students to "see the other"?

The nurse decides to administer tablets of acetaminophen (Tylenol)instead of the ibuprofen she has been giving one of her orthopedic patients,in accordance with the prescriber's order.Which step of the nursing process does this address?

What is the second component of critical thinking in the "critical thinking model"?

Which one of the following is an example of a nurse's statement that reflects using the scientific method in the nursing process?

Which of the following best reflects the philosophy of critical thinking as taught by a nurse teacher to a nursing student?

Which of the following levels of critical thinking is an example of critical thinking at the complex level?

Health and Wellness

The Canadian Health Care Delivery System

The Development of Nursing in Canada

Community Health Nursing Practice

Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice

Research As a Basis for Practice

Nursing Values and Ethics

Legal Implications in Nursing Practice

Global Health, culture, and Diversity

Nursing Leadership, management, and Collaborative Practice

Nursing Assessment and Diagnosis

Planning and Implementing Nursing Care

Evaluation of Nursing Care

Documenting and Reporting

Nursing Informatics and Canadian Nursing Practice

Communication

Caring in Nursing Practice

Family Nursing

Patient Education

Developmental Theories

Conception Through Adolescence

Young to Middle Adulthood

Older Adulthood

Self-Concept

Sexuality

Spiritual Health

The Experience of Loss, death, and Grief

Stress and Adaptation

Vital Signs

Health Assessment and Physical Examination

Infection Control

Medication Administration

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Activity and Exercise

Safety

Hygiene

Cardiopulmonary Functioning and Oxygenation

Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-base Balances

Sleep

Pain Assessment and Management

Nutrition

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Mobility and Immobility

Skin Integrity and Wound Care

Sensory Alterations

Care of Surgical Patients

the Health Care Delivery System

Community-Based Nursing Practice

Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice

Evidence-Based Practice

Health and Wellness

Caring in Nursing Practice

Caring for the Cancer Survivor

Culture and Ethnicity

Caring for Families

Developmental Theories

Conception Through Adolescence

Young and Middle Adults

Older Adults

Critical Thinking in Nursing Practice

Nursing Assessment

Nursing Diagnosis

Planning Nursing Care

Implementing Nursing Care