Nur 101 theory exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
what is the nursing process ADPIE
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Assessment Gather information about the patient's condition
diagnosis(determine) analysis of cues
Planning prioritize and generate solutions
implementation to take action
Evaluation evaluate outcomes
identify how a nurse would utilize the nursing process, look, touch, listen, ask questions (subjective and objective data)
starting with inspection and assessment, to guide
decision making in client care
, 6 components of clinical judgement decision making assess problems
model interpret problems
prioritize response
generate solutions
take action
evaluate outcomes
how a professional nurse would include clinical helps new nurses prepare and act faster
judgement in their to promote positive client outcomes
how a professional nurse would use the Clinical recognize cues, analyze the cues, prioritize hypotheses, generate solutions,
Judgement 6 step model take action and evaluate outcomes- to patients' situations
how is clinical reasoning is used in the practice of It helps identify problems, choose priorities, anticipate complications, and
nursing adapt interventions in real time. through reasoning, nurses ensure safe,
individualized, and effective care- especially in rapidly changing conditions.
What is clinical judgement? A decision making process to ascertain the right nursing action to be
implemented at the appropriate time in the client's care
What is clinical reasoning? The process of synthesizing knowledge and information from numerous
sources and incorporating experience to develop a plan of care for a
particular client or case scenario
What is critical thinking? a cognitive process that uses intellectual standards based on evidence and
science to approach a subject, content, or problem.
it does not require a client situation or scenario.
involves analysis, linked to EBP.
explain how contextual awareness is needed for a means understanding the whole situation: patient's condition, environment,
professional nurse and their critical thinking and cultural background, available resources, and potential consequences
reflection helps nurses interpret information accurately, anticipates complications, and
make sound decisions
supports critical thinking by linking observations to boarder clinical and ethical
considerations
encourages reflections, allowing nurses to learn from experiences and improve
future care
how personal reflection can be used to grow a allows nurses to evaluate their own decisions, emotions, and actions after
professional nurse's critical thinking patient care
identifies strengths, weaknesses, and bias that influence judgement
promotes continuous learning and adaptability
strengthens clinical reasoning and supports EBP, patient-centered care
how and why a professional nurse must prioritize client nurses must triage tasks based on patient acuity, safety needs, and time
care/tasks sensitivity
ensures life-threatening or urgent needs are addressed first (airway, breathing,
circulation)
improves patient outcomes and workflow efficiency
demonstrates professional responsibility, reduces errors, and upholds
standards of safe care
What is the ABCs? A- airway
B- breathing
C- circulation
CORRECT Answers
what is the nursing process ADPIE
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Assessment Gather information about the patient's condition
diagnosis(determine) analysis of cues
Planning prioritize and generate solutions
implementation to take action
Evaluation evaluate outcomes
identify how a nurse would utilize the nursing process, look, touch, listen, ask questions (subjective and objective data)
starting with inspection and assessment, to guide
decision making in client care
, 6 components of clinical judgement decision making assess problems
model interpret problems
prioritize response
generate solutions
take action
evaluate outcomes
how a professional nurse would include clinical helps new nurses prepare and act faster
judgement in their to promote positive client outcomes
how a professional nurse would use the Clinical recognize cues, analyze the cues, prioritize hypotheses, generate solutions,
Judgement 6 step model take action and evaluate outcomes- to patients' situations
how is clinical reasoning is used in the practice of It helps identify problems, choose priorities, anticipate complications, and
nursing adapt interventions in real time. through reasoning, nurses ensure safe,
individualized, and effective care- especially in rapidly changing conditions.
What is clinical judgement? A decision making process to ascertain the right nursing action to be
implemented at the appropriate time in the client's care
What is clinical reasoning? The process of synthesizing knowledge and information from numerous
sources and incorporating experience to develop a plan of care for a
particular client or case scenario
What is critical thinking? a cognitive process that uses intellectual standards based on evidence and
science to approach a subject, content, or problem.
it does not require a client situation or scenario.
involves analysis, linked to EBP.
explain how contextual awareness is needed for a means understanding the whole situation: patient's condition, environment,
professional nurse and their critical thinking and cultural background, available resources, and potential consequences
reflection helps nurses interpret information accurately, anticipates complications, and
make sound decisions
supports critical thinking by linking observations to boarder clinical and ethical
considerations
encourages reflections, allowing nurses to learn from experiences and improve
future care
how personal reflection can be used to grow a allows nurses to evaluate their own decisions, emotions, and actions after
professional nurse's critical thinking patient care
identifies strengths, weaknesses, and bias that influence judgement
promotes continuous learning and adaptability
strengthens clinical reasoning and supports EBP, patient-centered care
how and why a professional nurse must prioritize client nurses must triage tasks based on patient acuity, safety needs, and time
care/tasks sensitivity
ensures life-threatening or urgent needs are addressed first (airway, breathing,
circulation)
improves patient outcomes and workflow efficiency
demonstrates professional responsibility, reduces errors, and upholds
standards of safe care
What is the ABCs? A- airway
B- breathing
C- circulation
