NURS 250 Exam 1 – Questions With Appropriate
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A nurse notices that a new graduate is Basic
strictly following a checklist but is 3 multiple choice options
unable to adapt when a patient's
condition changes. Which level of
critical thinking is the new nurse
demonstrating?
A nurse clusters abnormal lung Diagnostic reasoning
sounds, dyspnea, and low oxygen 2 multiple choice options
saturation. This action is best
described as:
Which situation best demonstrates Selecting oxygen therapy for the patient
clinical decision making rather than 3 multiple choice options
diagnostic reasoning?
A nurse reflects on a medication error Self-awareness
and identifies personal bias that 3 multiple choice options
influenced the decision. This process
primarily strengthens which aspect of
critical thinking?
A nurse tells the truth to a patient Deontology
about a poor prognosis despite
3 multiple choice options
discomfort. Which ethical framework is
being applied?
, During a mass-casualty incident, a Utilitarianism
nurse prioritizes care for patients most
likely to survive. This action reflects
which ethical theory?
A nurse compares a current end-of- Casuistry
life case to previous similar cases to
guide decision making. This is an
example of:
Which ethical principle is most directly Autonomy
involved when a nurse respects a
competent patient's refusal of
treatment?
A patient is unconscious but receives Human dignity
respectful, nonjudgmental care. Which
nursing value is being upheld?
Which nursing action best breaks the Performing hand hygiene
chain of infection at the portal of
entry?
A patient with Clostridioides difficile Soap and water handwashing
requires hand hygiene before leaving
the room. Which action is most
appropriate?
A nurse preparing to insert an Surgical asepsis
indwelling urinary catheter must use
which type of asepsis?
Which assessment finding indicates a Full-thickness loss with visible adipose tissue
stage 3 pressure injury?
A postoperative patient experiences Apply a sterile saline-soaked dressing
wound evisceration. What is the
nurse's priority action?
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Terms in this set (99)
A nurse notices that a new graduate is Basic
strictly following a checklist but is 3 multiple choice options
unable to adapt when a patient's
condition changes. Which level of
critical thinking is the new nurse
demonstrating?
A nurse clusters abnormal lung Diagnostic reasoning
sounds, dyspnea, and low oxygen 2 multiple choice options
saturation. This action is best
described as:
Which situation best demonstrates Selecting oxygen therapy for the patient
clinical decision making rather than 3 multiple choice options
diagnostic reasoning?
A nurse reflects on a medication error Self-awareness
and identifies personal bias that 3 multiple choice options
influenced the decision. This process
primarily strengthens which aspect of
critical thinking?
A nurse tells the truth to a patient Deontology
about a poor prognosis despite
3 multiple choice options
discomfort. Which ethical framework is
being applied?
, During a mass-casualty incident, a Utilitarianism
nurse prioritizes care for patients most
likely to survive. This action reflects
which ethical theory?
A nurse compares a current end-of- Casuistry
life case to previous similar cases to
guide decision making. This is an
example of:
Which ethical principle is most directly Autonomy
involved when a nurse respects a
competent patient's refusal of
treatment?
A patient is unconscious but receives Human dignity
respectful, nonjudgmental care. Which
nursing value is being upheld?
Which nursing action best breaks the Performing hand hygiene
chain of infection at the portal of
entry?
A patient with Clostridioides difficile Soap and water handwashing
requires hand hygiene before leaving
the room. Which action is most
appropriate?
A nurse preparing to insert an Surgical asepsis
indwelling urinary catheter must use
which type of asepsis?
Which assessment finding indicates a Full-thickness loss with visible adipose tissue
stage 3 pressure injury?
A postoperative patient experiences Apply a sterile saline-soaked dressing
wound evisceration. What is the
nurse's priority action?
