NSG3007 Final Exam - South University

NSG3007 Final Exam - South University (FOR 100% CORRECT ANSWER CHECK THE LAST PAGE) 1.Critical thinking in nursing needs to include which of the following important variables? a. Consideration of ethics and responsible decision making b. Ability to act quickly, often on impulse c. Ability to determine the best nursing interventions regardless of patient's values and beliefs d. Flexible thinking that rarely follows a pattern or considers standards ANS: A Feedback A Critical thinking in nursing is based on ethics and standards of the profession. B Critical thinking is consciously developed, complex, and purposeful, never impulsive. C Critical thinking and decision making are based on patient's values and beliefs. D Critical thinking is based on a decision-making model and nursing standards. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 154 2. A nursing student asks a faculty member how to improve critical thinking. Which response by the faculty is best? a. "Don't worry too much; it will come with time and experience." b. "Pay close attention to how you solve problems; assess your own style of thinking." c. "Spend time shadowing an experienced nurse to see how it is done." d. "Use ethical standards to guide how you approach patient situations." ANS: B