NR 446 Exam
True or false: Decision making is a systemic process that focuses on analyzing a
difficult situation - ansFalse. The following was the definition of problem solving. Which
problem solving is technically a part of decision making, but there is a better definition
for decision making.
Decision making- a complex cognitive process often defined as choosing a particular
course of action. The thought process of selecting a logical choice from the available
options.
True or false: Problem solving is a complex, cognitive process often defined as
choosing a particular course of action - ansFalse. This is the definition for decision
making. While problem solving is used in decision making there is a better definition fro
problem solving.
Problem solving- part of decision making and is a systemic process that focuses on
analyzing a difficult situation
Critical thinking is: (select all that apply)
A. The ability to challenge assumptions to work towards making an informed decision
B. The ability to use critical thinking and synthesize that information to formulate
hypotheses and actions to solve problems
C. Good critical thinking involves challenging assumption and reflecting upon thinking
patterns to establish reasonable and logical decision making skills
D. Utilizing ethics, emotional intelligence, growth mindset, resilience, and decision
making models can help the student nurse develop clinical reasoning skills that will
produce sound clinical judgement
E. The action you take through critical thinking and clinical reasoning - ansA, C, D
True or false: Clinical reasoning is the ability to use critical thinking and synthesize that
information to formulate hypotheses and actions to solve problems - ansTrue
True or false: Critical judgment is the action you take through critical thinking and clinical
reasoning - ansTrue
, Place the 6 steps of the decision making model in order.
A. Compare and contrast the options and their consequences
B. Research and identify options
C. Determine the decision and desired outcomes (set objectives)
D. Evaluate results
E. Make a decision
F. Implement a plan - ansC, B, A, E, F, D
There are 6 critical elements in decision making. Place them in order.
A. Choose and act decisively
B. Generate many alternatives
C. Gather data carefully
D Define objectives clearly
E. Take the time necessary
F. Think logically - ansD, C, E, B, F, A
There are 5 steps to the nursing process. Place them in order.
A. Diagnosis
B. Implementation
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
E. Assessment - ansE, A, C, B, D
Clinical judgement includes which of the following? (select all that apply)
A. Recognizes cues
B. Analyze cues
C. Waiting to take action
D. Evaluates outcomes which leads to clinical decision making - ansA, B, D
There are managers and there are also leaders. Select all that apply when discussing a
manager.
A. Can be anyone
B. Strategic thinking, influence, relationship building, and execution
C. Formal position
True or false: Decision making is a systemic process that focuses on analyzing a
difficult situation - ansFalse. The following was the definition of problem solving. Which
problem solving is technically a part of decision making, but there is a better definition
for decision making.
Decision making- a complex cognitive process often defined as choosing a particular
course of action. The thought process of selecting a logical choice from the available
options.
True or false: Problem solving is a complex, cognitive process often defined as
choosing a particular course of action - ansFalse. This is the definition for decision
making. While problem solving is used in decision making there is a better definition fro
problem solving.
Problem solving- part of decision making and is a systemic process that focuses on
analyzing a difficult situation
Critical thinking is: (select all that apply)
A. The ability to challenge assumptions to work towards making an informed decision
B. The ability to use critical thinking and synthesize that information to formulate
hypotheses and actions to solve problems
C. Good critical thinking involves challenging assumption and reflecting upon thinking
patterns to establish reasonable and logical decision making skills
D. Utilizing ethics, emotional intelligence, growth mindset, resilience, and decision
making models can help the student nurse develop clinical reasoning skills that will
produce sound clinical judgement
E. The action you take through critical thinking and clinical reasoning - ansA, C, D
True or false: Clinical reasoning is the ability to use critical thinking and synthesize that
information to formulate hypotheses and actions to solve problems - ansTrue
True or false: Critical judgment is the action you take through critical thinking and clinical
reasoning - ansTrue
, Place the 6 steps of the decision making model in order.
A. Compare and contrast the options and their consequences
B. Research and identify options
C. Determine the decision and desired outcomes (set objectives)
D. Evaluate results
E. Make a decision
F. Implement a plan - ansC, B, A, E, F, D
There are 6 critical elements in decision making. Place them in order.
A. Choose and act decisively
B. Generate many alternatives
C. Gather data carefully
D Define objectives clearly
E. Take the time necessary
F. Think logically - ansD, C, E, B, F, A
There are 5 steps to the nursing process. Place them in order.
A. Diagnosis
B. Implementation
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
E. Assessment - ansE, A, C, B, D
Clinical judgement includes which of the following? (select all that apply)
A. Recognizes cues
B. Analyze cues
C. Waiting to take action
D. Evaluates outcomes which leads to clinical decision making - ansA, B, D
There are managers and there are also leaders. Select all that apply when discussing a
manager.
A. Can be anyone
B. Strategic thinking, influence, relationship building, and execution
C. Formal position
