NR 446 EXAM 1 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Problem-solving. Answer: Part of the decision-making and is a
systematic process that focuses on analyzing a difficult situation
(Attempt to identify the root problem in situations)
◉ Critical thinking. Answer: Also called reflective thinking, related to
evaluation and has a broader scope than decision making and
problem solving. "The mental process of actively and skillfully
conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating
information to reach an answer or conclusion.
◉ what qualities make a successful decision maker?. Answer:
courage: willingness to take risks
sensitivity: Sensitive to a situation and to others.
Energy: need energy and desire
Creativity: Creative thinkers--develop ways to solve problems.
◉ what are case studies?. Answer: stories that impact learning,
provide more interactive learning experience.
,◉ what is simulation?. Answer: provides learners opportunities for
problem solving that have little to no risk to patients, allows for
gaining skill before working directly with acutely ill patients.
◉ what is problem-based learning?. Answer: opportunities for
individuals to address and learn from authentic problems
vicariously, meet in small groups and discuss and analyze real-life
problems.
◉ what is the traditional problem-solving process?. Answer:
includes 7 steps, effective but weakness is amount of time for proper
implementation. (less effective if there are time constraints).
◉ what are the steps in traditional problem-solving process?.
Answer: -Identify the problem
-gather data and analyze causes and consequences of problem
-explore alternative solutions
-evaluate the alternatives
-select the appropriate solution
-implement solution
-evaluate results
, ◉ what is managerial decision-making modules?. Answer: also
called rational decision-making models, created to address the
weakness of the traditional process which has 6 steps.
◉ what are the steps in managerial decision-making modules?.
Answer: -determine the decision and desired outcomes (set
objectives)
-research and identify options
-compare and contrast these options and their consequences
-make a decision
-implement an action plan
-evaluate results
◉ what is the nursing process?. Answer: theoretical system for
problem solving and making decisions, weakness is requiring clearly
stated objectives.
◉ what are the steps to the nursing process?. Answer: ADPIE
assess
diagnose
plan
implement
evaluate
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Problem-solving. Answer: Part of the decision-making and is a
systematic process that focuses on analyzing a difficult situation
(Attempt to identify the root problem in situations)
◉ Critical thinking. Answer: Also called reflective thinking, related to
evaluation and has a broader scope than decision making and
problem solving. "The mental process of actively and skillfully
conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating
information to reach an answer or conclusion.
◉ what qualities make a successful decision maker?. Answer:
courage: willingness to take risks
sensitivity: Sensitive to a situation and to others.
Energy: need energy and desire
Creativity: Creative thinkers--develop ways to solve problems.
◉ what are case studies?. Answer: stories that impact learning,
provide more interactive learning experience.
,◉ what is simulation?. Answer: provides learners opportunities for
problem solving that have little to no risk to patients, allows for
gaining skill before working directly with acutely ill patients.
◉ what is problem-based learning?. Answer: opportunities for
individuals to address and learn from authentic problems
vicariously, meet in small groups and discuss and analyze real-life
problems.
◉ what is the traditional problem-solving process?. Answer:
includes 7 steps, effective but weakness is amount of time for proper
implementation. (less effective if there are time constraints).
◉ what are the steps in traditional problem-solving process?.
Answer: -Identify the problem
-gather data and analyze causes and consequences of problem
-explore alternative solutions
-evaluate the alternatives
-select the appropriate solution
-implement solution
-evaluate results
, ◉ what is managerial decision-making modules?. Answer: also
called rational decision-making models, created to address the
weakness of the traditional process which has 6 steps.
◉ what are the steps in managerial decision-making modules?.
Answer: -determine the decision and desired outcomes (set
objectives)
-research and identify options
-compare and contrast these options and their consequences
-make a decision
-implement an action plan
-evaluate results
◉ what is the nursing process?. Answer: theoretical system for
problem solving and making decisions, weakness is requiring clearly
stated objectives.
◉ what are the steps to the nursing process?. Answer: ADPIE
assess
diagnose
plan
implement
evaluate
