C HAPTER 04: T HE N URSING P ROCESS AND
C RITICAL T HINKING
Williams: deWit's Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 5th
Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. When a patient states, “I can’t walk very well,” the first problem -solving
step would be to:
a. consider alternatives such as a wheelchair or walker.
b. find out what the problem is, such as weakness or poor balance.
c. choose the alternative with the best chance of success.
d. consider the outcomes of the choices, such as danger of falling with
a walker.
ANS: B
Defining the pro blem clearl y assists in the interventions to reduce the
problem.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Anal ysis REF: p. 50 OBJ:
Theory #5 TOP: Problem Solving Nursing Process Step:
Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrit y: Basic Care
and Comfort
2. A student nurse can begin to develop critical thinking skills by means of:
a. working with a more experienced nurse.
, b. questioning every statement made by instructors to be sure of its
correctness.
c. memorizing class notes for tests and studying all night for big tests.
d. listening attentivel y and focusing on the speaker’s words and
meaning.
ANS: D
Critical thinking involves foundation skills such as effective reading
and writing and attentive listening.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 50
OBJ: Theory #7 TOP: Critical Thinking KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. When a nurse prioritizes the patient care, consideration is given to:
a. completing assessments before mid -shift.
b. considering situations that may result in an alteration of health.
c. assuming all health care activities for a group of patients.
d. identifying who can assist with the aspect of care.
ANS: B
Priorit y setting includes addressing health endangering situations and
physiological needs first.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 53
OBJ: Theory #9 TOP: Priorit y Setting KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
C RITICAL T HINKING
Williams: deWit's Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 5th
Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. When a patient states, “I can’t walk very well,” the first problem -solving
step would be to:
a. consider alternatives such as a wheelchair or walker.
b. find out what the problem is, such as weakness or poor balance.
c. choose the alternative with the best chance of success.
d. consider the outcomes of the choices, such as danger of falling with
a walker.
ANS: B
Defining the pro blem clearl y assists in the interventions to reduce the
problem.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Anal ysis REF: p. 50 OBJ:
Theory #5 TOP: Problem Solving Nursing Process Step:
Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrit y: Basic Care
and Comfort
2. A student nurse can begin to develop critical thinking skills by means of:
a. working with a more experienced nurse.
, b. questioning every statement made by instructors to be sure of its
correctness.
c. memorizing class notes for tests and studying all night for big tests.
d. listening attentivel y and focusing on the speaker’s words and
meaning.
ANS: D
Critical thinking involves foundation skills such as effective reading
and writing and attentive listening.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 50
OBJ: Theory #7 TOP: Critical Thinking KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. When a nurse prioritizes the patient care, consideration is given to:
a. completing assessments before mid -shift.
b. considering situations that may result in an alteration of health.
c. assuming all health care activities for a group of patients.
d. identifying who can assist with the aspect of care.
ANS: B
Priorit y setting includes addressing health endangering situations and
physiological needs first.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 53
OBJ: Theory #9 TOP: Priorit y Setting KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
