Davis advantage for understanding medical
surgical nursing 7th edition linda s williams
test bank
, W&H 7e TB01-1
Chapter 1. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing
Process
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. The nurse is caring for a group of patients on a medical surgical
unit. The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse
(LPN/LVN) assesses the patient experiencing a low blood
glucosefirst. Which process was needed to make this decision?
1. Application of clinical judgment
2. Recommendation of the registered nurse (RN)
3. Understanding of what regulates blood glucose levels
4. Knowing the past medical history
ANS: 1
Chapter: Chapter 1. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process Objective:
7. Explain the difference between critical thinking and clinical judgment. Page: 2
Heading: Clinical Judgment
Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-Solving Process (Nursing Process) Client
Need: SECE: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Comprehension [Understanding] Concept:
Clinical Judgment
Difficulty: Difficult
Feedback
1 Clinical judgment is the observed outcome of critical thinking and decision
making. The nurse identified the patient at high risk and decided to assess this person
first.
2 The LPN/LVN needs to make clinical decisions independently from the RN.
3 Understanding the pathophysiology of the disease does not determine how
decisions are made.
4 Past medical history is important, but the current clinical cues will determine prioritized
nursing actions.
PTS: 1
CON: Patient-Centered Care
surgical nursing 7th edition linda s williams
test bank
, W&H 7e TB01-1
Chapter 1. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing
Process
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. The nurse is caring for a group of patients on a medical surgical
unit. The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse
(LPN/LVN) assesses the patient experiencing a low blood
glucosefirst. Which process was needed to make this decision?
1. Application of clinical judgment
2. Recommendation of the registered nurse (RN)
3. Understanding of what regulates blood glucose levels
4. Knowing the past medical history
ANS: 1
Chapter: Chapter 1. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process Objective:
7. Explain the difference between critical thinking and clinical judgment. Page: 2
Heading: Clinical Judgment
Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-Solving Process (Nursing Process) Client
Need: SECE: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Comprehension [Understanding] Concept:
Clinical Judgment
Difficulty: Difficult
Feedback
1 Clinical judgment is the observed outcome of critical thinking and decision
making. The nurse identified the patient at high risk and decided to assess this person
first.
2 The LPN/LVN needs to make clinical decisions independently from the RN.
3 Understanding the pathophysiology of the disease does not determine how
decisions are made.
4 Past medical history is important, but the current clinical cues will determine prioritized
nursing actions.
PTS: 1
CON: Patient-Centered Care
