What situation demonstrates that the nurse is thinking critically?

Questioning a physician regarding the rationale for an order

Critical thought is a(n):

disciplined, rational & self-directed activity that uses standards/criteria

Nursing instructor asks nursing students to describe a critical thinker. Which of following represent best response?

A person who finds the problem and does what is best to fix it.

Which information indicates the nurse has a correct understanding of critical thinking?

It is a continuous process characterized by open-mindedness.

A student nurse can begin to develop critical thinking skills by means of:

listening attentively and focusing on the speakers words and meaning.

Which of the following is the best example of an open-ended question regarding a patients pain?

Can you describe your pain for me?

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

Nurses care for clients who have multiple health problems.

An emergency room nurse will give first priority to the patient with the most critical need, which is the patient who:

complains of severe chest pain.

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

Think about several interventions that you could use with this client.

Critical thinking is of most value to the nurse who is doing what?

Making decisions about how to handle a patient-based situation

Which remark by a nurse demonstrates the use of critical thinking?

I think about what other information I need before proceeding.

When a nurse prioritizes the patient care, consideration is given to:

considering situations that may result in an alteration of health.

What action would lead a nurse to believe a coworker is not a good critical thinker?

Consistently follows the charge nurse’s directions without question

A strategy a nurse might use to improve critical thinking skills is to

think about the meaning of relevant theory while giving patient care.

The nurse considers a problem and arrives at one possible solution. What should the nurse do next?

Continue looking for other solutions.

Which of the following nursing situations best reflects accountability?

The nurse files an incident report regarding a medication error.

There are a variety of levels of critical thinking. An example of critical thinking at the complex level is:

Discussing various alternative pain management techniques

What is the primary reason the nurse needs to be a skilled critical thinker?

To provide excellent patient care

Use of the intellectual standard of critical thinking implies that the nurse:

Approaches assessment logically

Which of following situations is the best example of a nurse using intellectual standards as a critical thinking tool?

Placing a client experiencing shortness of breath on oxygen

What do critical thinking and the nursing process have in common?

They are both thinking methods used to solve a problem.

Which of the following clients should be prioritized with the most urgent need for a nursing assessment?

A client who the nursing assistant found crying in the bathroom.

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1
What situation demonstrates that the nurse is thinking critically?
Teaching coworkers how to use a new piece of equipment
Performing CPR on a pulseless patient who is not breathing
Attending class on timeevery day
Questioning a physician regarding the rationale for an order
2
The nurse displays the essence of critical thinking by doing what?
Having all the answers
Accepting what is read as true
Sharpening intuition
Asking questions
3
Critical thought is a(n):
persuasive process leading to sound decisions.
disciplined, rational & self-directed activity that uses standards/criteria
intuitive process that relies only on the nurses experience.
reactive process after an intervention is completed.
4
Nursing instructor asks nursing students to describe a critical thinker. Which of following represent best response?
Someone who uses a system to work through and solve a problem.
A person who finds the problem and does what is best to fix it.
A person with the educational background to solve problems.
Its someone who uses the scientific method to solve problems.
5
Which information indicates the nurse has a correct understanding of critical thinking?
It is a continuous process characterized by open-mindedness.
It is the same thing as the nursing process.
It is moving from writing a plan of care to thinking.
It is a haphazard method of providing nursing care.
6
The nurse with strong critical thinking skills accepts information without question from what source?
Textbook
Nursing instructor
No one
Physician
7
A student nurse can begin to develop critical thinking skills by means of:
memorizing class notes for tests and studying all night for big tests.
working with a more experienced nurse.
questioning every statement made by instructors to be sure it is correct
listening attentively and focusing on the speakers words and meaning.
8
Which of the following is the best example of an open-ended question regarding a patients pain?
For how many weeks have you been having this pain?
Where on your body does the pain begin and end?
Does it feel like a burning pain?
Can you describe your pain for me?
9
The primary factor that distinguishes a professional nurses care from care provided by ancillary nursing staff is:
Critical thinking
Complexity of the task
Professional licensure
Years of education
10
Which of the following is the most important reason for nurses to be critical thinkers?
Nurses care for clients who have multiple health problems.
Nurses have to be flexible and work variable schedules.
Nurses work with other healthcare team members.
Nurses need to follow policies and procedures.
11
What skill will the nurse need to be an effectively thorough thinker?
Creative thinking
Proactive thinking
Sharpened intuition
Quick thinking
12
Which of the following characteristics do the various definitions of critical thinking have in common? Critical thinking
Requires reasoned thought.
Demands specialized thinking skills.
Is a hierarchical process.
Asks the questions why or how.
13
An emergency room nurse will give first priority to the patient with the most critical need, which is the patient who:
has a fever of 102 F.
complains of a productive cough.
is bleeding from a chin laceration.
complains of severe chest pain.
14
Which of following best reflects philosophy of critical thinking as taught by a nurse educator to a nursing student?
Please think harderthere is a single solution for which I am looking.
Dont draw subjective inferences about your client, be more objective.
dont be concerned about trying to find a rationale to support your decision
Think about several interventions that you could use with this client.
15
Critical thinking is of most value to the nurse who is doing what?
Documenting patient care delivered over the past hour
Making decisions about how to handle a patient-based situation
Performing a procedure by following the steps in the procedure manual
Holding the hand of a dying patient who is alone\
16
Which factor that influences critical thinking provides best rationale for using a team meeting to plan care for a pt?
Moral development
Maturity
Collaboration
Self-confidence
17
Which remark by a nurse demonstrates the use of critical thinking?
I play and replay a situation, like using instant replay.
I just let my thoughts flow.
I think about what other information I need before proceeding.
My mind is made up. Why listen further?
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When a nurse prioritizes the patient care, consideration is given to:
completing assessments before mid-shift.
identifying who can assist with the aspect of care.
assuming all health care activities for a group of patients.
considering situations that may result in an alteration of health.
19
What action would lead a nurse to believe a coworker is not a good critical thinker?
Freely admits to not knowing the answer to questions
Asks many questions whenconfronted with a new situation
Verifies the meaning of communication to improve understanding
Consistently follows the charge nurse’s directions without question
20
A strategy a nurse might use to improve critical thinking skills is to
think about the meaning of relevant theory while giving patient care.
implement the first solution thought of when solving patient care problems.
avoid challenging situations.
take observations at face value.
21
A nurse is describing risk taking, creativity, and integrity in nursing care. What is the nurse explaining?
Nursing process for critical thinking
Competencies of critical thinking
Standards for critical thinking
Attitudes of critical thinking
22
The nurse considers a problem and arrives at one possible solution. What should the nurse do next?
Continue looking for other solutions.
Ask others for their opinion of the solution.
Apply the solution to the problem.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.
23
Which of the following nursing situations best reflects accountability?
The nurse assesses the client for the possible cause of his pain.
The nurse tells the client, I dont know but I will find out for you.
The nurse files an incident report regarding a medication error.
The nurse takes the oncology nursing certification examination.
24
There are a variety of levels of critical thinking. An example of critical thinking at the complex level is:
Following a procedure for catheterization step-by-step
Giving medication at the time ordered
Reviewing all clients medical records thoroughly
Discussing various alternative pain management techniques
25
What is the primary reason the nurse needs to be a skilled critical thinker?
To provide excellent patient care
To earn promotions at work
To graduate at the top ofthe class
To pass the nurse licensure exam
26
Use of the intellectual standard of critical thinking implies that the nurse:
Approaches assessment logically
Listens to both sides of the story
Questions the physicians order
Recognizes conflicts of interest
27
Which of following situations is the best example of a nurse using intellectual standards as a critical thinking tool?
Arbitrating a complaint between roommates over the television
Notifying a provider of a clients allergy to an ordered medication
Placing a client experiencing shortness of breath on oxygen
Performing a head-to-toe assessment on a new admission
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What do critical thinking and the nursing process have in common?
They are both linear processes used to guide ones thinking.
They both use similar steps to solve a problem.
They are both thinking methods used to solve a problem.
They both use specific steps to solve a problem.
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Clinical judgments about patients that result from critical thinking have what as their basis?
Ethical principles
Assumptions
Personal preference of the nurse
Evidence
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Which of the following clients should be prioritized with the most urgent need for a nursing assessment?
A client ready for discharge who requires a final assessment and documentat
A 2nd day postoperative client who received pain medication 30 minutes ago.
A client who the nursing assistant found crying in the bathroom.
A new admission admitted for swelling in the right ankle and knee
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Which one of the following examples demonstrates the critical thinking attitude of responsibility and authority?
Offering an alternative approach
Looking for a different treatment option
Reporting client difficulties
Sharing ideas about nursing interventions

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