RNSG 1125 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
Which describes critical thinking?
A. Following orders blindly
B. Analyzing and prioritizing care
C. Avoiding decisions
D. Memorization only - Answer- B
Which research type focuses on meanings and experiences?
A. Quantitative
B. Experimental
C. Qualitative
D. Correlational - Answer- C
Which research type uses measurable data?
A. Qualitative
B. Quantitative
C. Historical
D. Ethnographic - Answer- B
Which is a goal of nursing research?
A. Increase costs
B. Improve patient care
C. Limit knowledge
D. Reduce autonomy - Answer- B
Which factor affects health outcomes?
A. Only genetics
B. Only environment
C. Multiple factors including SES and culture
D. None - Answer- C
Which reflects advocacy?
A. Ignoring patient wishes
B. Supporting patient decisions
C. Following orders only
D. Avoiding communication - Answer- B
, Which is a sign of poor safety culture?
A. Open communication
B. Reporting errors
C. Blame and fear
D. Collaboration - Answer- C
Which improves patient safety MOST?
A. Ignoring errors
B. Reporting near misses
C. Blaming staff
D. Avoiding documentation - Answer- B
Which is part of evidence appraisal?
A. Ignoring data
B. Evaluating validity
C. Skipping research
D. Avoiding application - Answer- B
Which describes quality improvement?
A. One-time change
B. Continuous improvement
C. No evaluation
D. Random changes - Answer- B
Which action best demonstrates patient education?
A. Giving pamphlet only
B. Using teach-back method
C. Ignoring questions
D. Rushing teaching - Answer- B
Which is MOST likely to cause errors?
A. Adequate staffing
B. Fatigue and stress
C. Clear communication
D. Standard protocols - Answer- B
A nurse is prioritizing care using clinical judgment. Which patient should be seen
FIRST?
A. Post-op patient requesting pain medication
B. Patient with blood glucose of 42 mg/dL and unresponsive
C. Patient waiting for discharge instructions
D. Patient with mild nausea - Answer- B
Which action reflects the "Noticing" step in Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model?
A. Implementing interventions
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
Which describes critical thinking?
A. Following orders blindly
B. Analyzing and prioritizing care
C. Avoiding decisions
D. Memorization only - Answer- B
Which research type focuses on meanings and experiences?
A. Quantitative
B. Experimental
C. Qualitative
D. Correlational - Answer- C
Which research type uses measurable data?
A. Qualitative
B. Quantitative
C. Historical
D. Ethnographic - Answer- B
Which is a goal of nursing research?
A. Increase costs
B. Improve patient care
C. Limit knowledge
D. Reduce autonomy - Answer- B
Which factor affects health outcomes?
A. Only genetics
B. Only environment
C. Multiple factors including SES and culture
D. None - Answer- C
Which reflects advocacy?
A. Ignoring patient wishes
B. Supporting patient decisions
C. Following orders only
D. Avoiding communication - Answer- B
, Which is a sign of poor safety culture?
A. Open communication
B. Reporting errors
C. Blame and fear
D. Collaboration - Answer- C
Which improves patient safety MOST?
A. Ignoring errors
B. Reporting near misses
C. Blaming staff
D. Avoiding documentation - Answer- B
Which is part of evidence appraisal?
A. Ignoring data
B. Evaluating validity
C. Skipping research
D. Avoiding application - Answer- B
Which describes quality improvement?
A. One-time change
B. Continuous improvement
C. No evaluation
D. Random changes - Answer- B
Which action best demonstrates patient education?
A. Giving pamphlet only
B. Using teach-back method
C. Ignoring questions
D. Rushing teaching - Answer- B
Which is MOST likely to cause errors?
A. Adequate staffing
B. Fatigue and stress
C. Clear communication
D. Standard protocols - Answer- B
A nurse is prioritizing care using clinical judgment. Which patient should be seen
FIRST?
A. Post-op patient requesting pain medication
B. Patient with blood glucose of 42 mg/dL and unresponsive
C. Patient waiting for discharge instructions
D. Patient with mild nausea - Answer- B
Which action reflects the "Noticing" step in Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model?
A. Implementing interventions
