MS CH 1 Critical Thinking

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Which of the following is NOT one of the traits associated with good critical thinking?

  • Intellectual honesty (correct)
  • Intellectual empathy
  • Intellectual humility
  • Intellectual courage

Why is it important for nurses to possess intellectual humility?

  • To avoid conflicts with colleagues
  • To maintain a positive attitude
  • To impress patients with their knowledge
  • To ensure patient safety (correct)

What does intellectual courage involve?

  • Being open to different viewpoints (correct)
  • Being confident in one's own knowledge
  • Being honest and trustworthy
  • Being empathetic towards patients

Why is intellectual integrity important in nursing?

<p>To maintain professional standards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes critical thinking in nursing?

<p>The use of cognitive skills to increase the probability of a desirable outcome in patient care situations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse in using the nursing process?

<p>To assess and evaluate patient data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between objective and subjective data in nursing?

<p>Objective data is measurable and observable, while subjective data is based on the patient's thoughts and feelings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is good critical thinking important in nursing?

<p>To ensure effective decision-making in patient care (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step of the problem-solving process involves formulating and considering alternate solutions?

<p>Plan what to do (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the desirable outcome in this situation?

<p>Pain relief now (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using complementary methods in conjunction with medications for pain control?

<p>To enhance the effects of medications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of using critical thinking in patient care?

<p>Anticipating and preventing problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step of the nursing process involves evaluating a patient's condition?

<p>Evaluation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who assists the RN in collecting data during the assessment step of the nursing process?

<p>Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is information provided verbally by the patient?

<p>Subjective data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the LPN/LVN in the nursing process?

<p>Provide direct patient care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of objective data?

<p>The patient's blood glucose level of 326 mg/dL (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting subjective data using direct quotations?

<p>To provide clear and accurate information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nursing diagnoses?

<p>To provide a basis for selection of nursing interventions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a medical diagnosis and a nursing diagnosis?

<p>A medical diagnosis directs most of the care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best definition of metacognition?

<p>The process of reflecting on one's own thinking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nursing students to develop the attitudes of a critical thinker?

<p>To think clearly and critically about patient care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best source of knowledge on which to base nursing practice?

<p>Research studies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the problem-solving method that nurses can use to manage problems in patient care?

<p>Gather data, identify the problem, decide on the outcome, implement the interventions, evaluate the plan of care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the nursing diagnosis in the PES format?

<p>Interventions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a well-written nursing diagnosis?

<p>To guide development of a plan of care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nursing actions did NOT require a health care provider's order?

<p>Developing a plan of care (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of the three parts of a nursing diagnosis in the PES format?

<p>Problem, Etiology, Signs and symptoms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the case study of Mr. Frank, what might be a possible nursing diagnosis using the PES format?

<p>Acute Pain related to muscle spasms and nerve compression as evidenced by patient's pain rating of 8 on a 10-point scale (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'related to' indicate in a nursing diagnosis?

<p>The cause or related factor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step of the nursing process involves assessing patient needs and collecting data?

<p>Nursing diagnosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the LPN/LVN in the nursing process?

<p>Assist the RN in collecting data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is information provided verbally by the patient?

<p>Subjective data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting subjective data using direct quotations?

<p>To differentiate subjective data from objective data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using complementary methods in conjunction with medications for pain control?

<p>To increase the effectiveness of medications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nursing students to develop the attitudes of a critical thinker?

<p>To enhance their problem-solving skills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the LPN/LVN in the nursing process?

<p>To perform physical assessments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step of the nursing process involves evaluating a patient's condition?

<p>Evaluation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the nursing process?

<p>Intervention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using direct quotations when documenting subjective data?

<p>To represent the patient's view (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a nursing diagnosis in the nursing process?

<p>To identify problems and prioritize care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of objective data?

<p>Patient's blood pressure reading (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step of the nursing process involves implementing the interventions in the plan of care?

<p>Evaluation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evaluating the plan of care in the nursing process?

<p>To reassess the patient's condition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of using critical thinking in patient care?

<p>Anticipating and preventing problems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the registered nurse (RN) in the nursing process?

<p>Collaborating with the healthcare provider (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in the problem-solving method mentioned in the text?

<p>Decide the desirable outcome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a pain-rating scale in the problem-solving process?

<p>To gather factual information about the patient's pain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for nursing care that is based on good, well-designed research studies?

<p>Evidence-based practice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nursing students to develop the attitudes of a critical thinker?

<p>To think clearly and critically about patient care (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes critical thinking in nursing?

<p>The use of cognitive skills or strategies to increase the probability of a desirable outcome in patient care situations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using complementary methods in conjunction with medications for pain control?

<p>To enhance the effectiveness of medications in providing pain relief. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nursing students to develop the attitudes of a critical thinker?

<p>To make the best decisions possible in patient care situations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a medical diagnosis and a nursing diagnosis?

<p>A medical diagnosis refers to a disease or medical condition, while a nursing diagnosis focuses on the patient's response to the disease or condition. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of a nursing diagnosis in the PES format?

<p>Treatment plan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a well-written nursing diagnosis?

<p>To guide development of a care plan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nursing diagnoses?

<p>To guide development of a care plan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes critical thinking in nursing?

<p>The ability to think logically and rationally (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using complementary methods in conjunction with medications for pain control?

<p>To enhance the effects of the medication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'related to' indicate in a nursing diagnosis?

<p>The cause or related factor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step of the nursing process involves implementing the interventions in the plan of care?

<p>Planning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evaluating the plan of care in the nursing process?

<p>To modify the plan of care if necessary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the LPN/LVN in the nursing process?

<p>To collect data during the assessment step (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using complementary methods in conjunction with medications for pain control?

<p>To enhance the effectiveness of medications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes critical thinking in nursing?

<p>The use of cognitive skills to increase the probability of a desirable outcome in patient care situations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the LPN/LVN in the nursing process?

<p>Assisting the RN in collecting data during the assessment step (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using complementary methods in conjunction with medications for pain control?

<p>To enhance the effectiveness of pain control (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is good critical thinking important in nursing?

<p>To ensure effective decision making in patient care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct definition of metacognition?

<p>The term metacognition means to think about thinking. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nursing students to develop the attitudes of a critical thinker?

<p>To learn how to think clearly and critically about patient care. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a pain-rating scale in the problem-solving process?

<p>To gather data about the patient's pain. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nurse researchers in evidence-based practice?

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following traits is NOT associated with good critical thinking?

<p>Intellectual empathy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having a good knowledge base in clinical reasoning?

<p>To ensure your thinking is based on correct factual material (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is intellectual perseverance important in critical thinking?

<p>It ensures you do not give up on finding answers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of fair-mindedness in critical thinking?

<p>To prevent bias in thinking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of objective data?

<p>Nurse's observation of a 3-cm red lesion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using direct quotations when documenting subjective data?

<p>To show the patient's view (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step of the nursing process involves formulating and considering alternate solutions?

<p>Planning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a nursing diagnosis in the nursing process?

<p>To provide a basis for selection of nursing interventions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a medical diagnosis and a nursing diagnosis?

<p>A medical diagnosis focuses on the patient's physical condition, while a nursing diagnosis focuses on the patient's response to the physical condition. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using complementary methods in conjunction with medications for pain control?

<p>To provide a holistic approach to pain management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best source of knowledge on which to base nursing practice?

<p>Current research evidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nursing students to develop the attitudes of a critical thinker?

<p>To improve patient outcomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the nursing diagnosis in the PES format?

<p>Treatment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for nursing care that is based on good, well-designed research studies?

<p>Evidence-based care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the registered nurse (RN) in the nursing process?

<p>Developing a plan of care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting subjective data using direct quotations?

<p>To support the patient's perspective (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse in using the nursing process?

<p>Collecting data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of using critical thinking in patient care?

<p>Seeking input from other healthcare professionals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following traits is associated with good critical thinking in nursing?

<p>Intellectual humility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of intellectual perseverance in critical thinking?

<p>To be open-minded and consider different perspectives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is intellectual empathy important in nursing?

<p>To provide compassionate and patient-centered care (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having intellectual integrity in nursing?

<p>To ensure equal standards for evaluating different treatments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the nursing process?

<p>A framework used to assess patient needs and develop a plan of care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the LPN/LVN in the nursing process?

<p>To provide direct patient care (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the nursing process?

<p>Data collection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using complementary methods in conjunction with medications for pain control?

<p>To enhance the effectiveness of pain management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes critical thinking in nursing?

<p>The use of cognitive skills to increase the probability of a desirable outcome in patient care situations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a nursing diagnosis in the nursing process?

<p>To identify patient problems and develop a plan of care. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using direct quotations when documenting subjective data?

<p>To accurately capture the patient's words and provide evidence for the subjective data. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is good critical thinking important in nursing?

<p>To ensure effective decision-making and provide the best possible care for patients. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of objective data?

<p>Explainable by the patient (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of clustering data into sets of related information?

<p>To identify problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a nursing diagnosis in the nursing process?

<p>To provide a basis for nursing interventions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using direct quotations when documenting subjective data?

<p>To provide accurate and concise information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step of the problem-solving process involves evaluating the plan of care?

<p>Evaluate the plan of care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using complementary methods in conjunction with medications for pain control?

<p>To enhance the effectiveness of medications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the registered nurse (RN) in the nursing process?

<p>To collaborate with the health care provider (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a well-written nursing diagnosis?

<p>To guide the selection of appropriate nursing interventions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a critical thinker in nursing?

<p>Intellectual arrogance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evidence-based practice in nursing?

<p>To provide the best care based on research and evidence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of the problem-solving method in nursing?

<p>Gather data, identify the problem, decide the outcome, plan, implement, evaluate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a pain-rating scale in the problem-solving process?

<p>To assess the effectiveness of pain medications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of a nursing diagnosis in the PES format?

<p>Medical diagnosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a well-written nursing diagnosis?

<p>To guide the development of a care plan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for nursing care that is based on good, well-designed research studies?

<p>Evidence-based practice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'related to' indicate in a nursing diagnosis?

<p>The cause or related factor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the LPN/LVN in the nursing process?

<p>Collecting data during the assessment step (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nursing students to develop the attitudes of a critical thinker?

<p>To enhance their clinical reasoning abilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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