NR 446 EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
I. True or false: Decision making is a systemic process that focuses on analyzing a difficult
situation - CORRECT-ANSWERSFalse. 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.
II. 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.
III. True or false: Problem solving is a complex, cognitive process often defined as choosing
a particular course of action - CORRECT-ANSWERSFalse. This is the definition for
decision making. While problem solving is used in decision making there is a better
definition fro problem solving.
IV. Problem solving- part of decision making and is a systemic process that focuses on
analyzing a difficult situation
V. 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 - CORRECT-
ANSWERSA, C, D
VI. True or false: Clinical reasoning is the ability to use critical thinking and synthesize that
information to formulate hypotheses and actions to solve problems - CORRECT-
ANSWERSTrue
VII. True or false: Critical judgment is the action you take through critical thinking and
clinical reasoning - CORRECT-ANSWERSTrue
VIII. 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 - CORRECT-ANSWERSC, B, A, E, F, D
IX. There are 6 critical elements in decision making. Place them in order.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
I. True or false: Decision making is a systemic process that focuses on analyzing a difficult
situation - CORRECT-ANSWERSFalse. 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.
II. 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.
III. True or false: Problem solving is a complex, cognitive process often defined as choosing
a particular course of action - CORRECT-ANSWERSFalse. This is the definition for
decision making. While problem solving is used in decision making there is a better
definition fro problem solving.
IV. Problem solving- part of decision making and is a systemic process that focuses on
analyzing a difficult situation
V. 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 - CORRECT-
ANSWERSA, C, D
VI. True or false: Clinical reasoning is the ability to use critical thinking and synthesize that
information to formulate hypotheses and actions to solve problems - CORRECT-
ANSWERSTrue
VII. True or false: Critical judgment is the action you take through critical thinking and
clinical reasoning - CORRECT-ANSWERSTrue
VIII. 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 - CORRECT-ANSWERSC, B, A, E, F, D
IX. There are 6 critical elements in decision making. Place them in order.
