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Chapter 1. Critical Thinking and the Nursing
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Chapter 1. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. After receiving morning report, which patient should the licensed practical nurse/license
nurse (LPN/LVN) assess first?
a. A patient who needs discharge teaching
b. A patient who needs assistance to ambulate
c. A patient who states, “No one cares about me.”
d. A patient who has a temperature of 106°F (41.1°C)
____ 2. During a class discussion, two nursing students demonstrated intellectual courage. Wha
nursing students perform?
a. Considered being in the other person’s situation
b. Expected proof that the use of restraints is safe
c. Conducted additional research on the use of restraints in patient care
d. Listened to each other’s point of view regarding the use of patient restraints
____ 3. The nursing staff is planning a celebratory dinner and cake for a newly licensed practical
the new nurse’s human needs is supported by these actions?
a. Self-esteem
b. Physiological
c. Self-actualization
d. Safety and security
____ 4. A patient with a newly fractured femur reports a pain level of 8/10, and analgesic medica
for another 50 minutes. Which actions should the nurse take?
, d. Tell the patient it is too early for pain medication.
____ 5. The nursing instructor is planning a teaching session on critical thinking for students. Wh
instructor say when explaining critical thinking?
a. “Collect data concerning the patient’s problem.”
b. “Think of different ways to help relieve a patient’s problem.”
c. “Determine if an action worked to eliminate a patient problem.”
d. “Use knowledge and skills to make the best decision for patient care.”
____ 6. The nurse is planning care and setting goals for a newly admitted patient. Who should th
when conducting these nursing actions?
a. Patient
b. Nurse manager
c. Patient’s family members
d. Patient’s health care provider (HCP)
____ 7. While caring for a patient 4 hours after a surgical procedure, the LPN/LVN notes serosan
drainage on the patient’s dressing. Which statement should the nurse use to document the find
a. “Normal drainage noted.”
b. “Moderate drainage recently noted.”
c. “Scant serosanguineous drainage seen on dressing.”
d. “Pale pink drainage, 2 cm by 1 cm, noted on dressing.”
____ 8. The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for surgery. Which data should the nu
identify safety and security needs?
a. Meal patterns
b. Sleep patterns
c. Anxiety about surgery
d. Effectiveness of pain medication
____ 9. The nurse is reviewing data collected during patient care. Which data should the nurse d
jective?
a. Patient is pleasant.
b. Urine output is 300 mL.
c. “It has been a good day.”
d. Patient’s appetite is poor.
____ 10. The nurse is determining diagnoses appropriate for a patient recovering from surgery.
diagnoses should the nurse identify as the highest priority for this patient?
a. Acute pain
b. Impaired mobility
c. Deficient knowledge
d. Impaired skin integrity
____ 11. The nurse suspects a patient is experiencing adverse effects to a newly prescribed antih
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Chapter 1. Critical Thinking and the Nursing
Process(FREE)
Chapter 1. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. After receiving morning report, which patient should the licensed practical nurse/license
nurse (LPN/LVN) assess first?
a. A patient who needs discharge teaching
b. A patient who needs assistance to ambulate
c. A patient who states, “No one cares about me.”
d. A patient who has a temperature of 106°F (41.1°C)
____ 2. During a class discussion, two nursing students demonstrated intellectual courage. Wha
nursing students perform?
a. Considered being in the other person’s situation
b. Expected proof that the use of restraints is safe
c. Conducted additional research on the use of restraints in patient care
d. Listened to each other’s point of view regarding the use of patient restraints
____ 3. The nursing staff is planning a celebratory dinner and cake for a newly licensed practical
the new nurse’s human needs is supported by these actions?
a. Self-esteem
b. Physiological
c. Self-actualization
d. Safety and security
____ 4. A patient with a newly fractured femur reports a pain level of 8/10, and analgesic medica
for another 50 minutes. Which actions should the nurse take?
, d. Tell the patient it is too early for pain medication.
____ 5. The nursing instructor is planning a teaching session on critical thinking for students. Wh
instructor say when explaining critical thinking?
a. “Collect data concerning the patient’s problem.”
b. “Think of different ways to help relieve a patient’s problem.”
c. “Determine if an action worked to eliminate a patient problem.”
d. “Use knowledge and skills to make the best decision for patient care.”
____ 6. The nurse is planning care and setting goals for a newly admitted patient. Who should th
when conducting these nursing actions?
a. Patient
b. Nurse manager
c. Patient’s family members
d. Patient’s health care provider (HCP)
____ 7. While caring for a patient 4 hours after a surgical procedure, the LPN/LVN notes serosan
drainage on the patient’s dressing. Which statement should the nurse use to document the find
a. “Normal drainage noted.”
b. “Moderate drainage recently noted.”
c. “Scant serosanguineous drainage seen on dressing.”
d. “Pale pink drainage, 2 cm by 1 cm, noted on dressing.”
____ 8. The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for surgery. Which data should the nu
identify safety and security needs?
a. Meal patterns
b. Sleep patterns
c. Anxiety about surgery
d. Effectiveness of pain medication
____ 9. The nurse is reviewing data collected during patient care. Which data should the nurse d
jective?
a. Patient is pleasant.
b. Urine output is 300 mL.
c. “It has been a good day.”
d. Patient’s appetite is poor.
____ 10. The nurse is determining diagnoses appropriate for a patient recovering from surgery.
diagnoses should the nurse identify as the highest priority for this patient?
a. Acute pain
b. Impaired mobility
c. Deficient knowledge
d. Impaired skin integrity
____ 11. The nurse suspects a patient is experiencing adverse effects to a newly prescribed antih
