Nursing Process Quiz

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What is the purpose of the nursing process?

  • To manage patient health through an organized problem-solving approach. (correct)
  • To develop a specific medication regimen for patients.
  • To identify the source of a patient's illness.
  • To ensure the patient's comfort through routine procedures.

Which of the following steps in the nursing process involves drawing conclusions based on collected information?

  • Reflection
  • Observation
  • Inference (correct)
  • Communication

What is the key purpose of 'Reflection' in the nursing process?

  • To gather information about the patient's condition.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the chosen course of action. (correct)
  • To communicate treatment plans to other healthcare professionals.
  • To identify potential problems that might arise in the future.

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

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

What does 'Analysis' involve during the nursing process?

<p>Examining the observations made about the patient. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a critical thinking skill used in nursing?

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

What is the primary purpose of critical thinking in nursing?

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

When does a nurse use the 'Questioning' critical thinking skill?

<p>When determining if a situation poses a safety risk. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Evaluation' critical thinking skill involve in nursing?

<p>Assessing the patient's response to interventions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these scenarios BEST exemplifies the 'Recognition' critical thinking skill in nursing?

<p>A nurse notices a patient's blood pressure is elevated. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Nursing Process

An organized strategy for managing patient health.

Observation

A nurse's assessment forming the basis for decisions.

Analysis

Examining observations made by the nurse.

Decision-making

Making a choice based on best practices in nursing.

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Reflection

Looking back on decisions to evaluate their soundness.

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Critical Thinking

An active form of thinking used in nursing to analyze information and make decisions.

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Recognition in Nursing

Identifying that a problem exists in a patient's condition.

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Questioning in Nursing

Determining whether safety concerns are present in patient care.

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Information Gathering

Collecting data through observations to inform nursing decisions.

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Evaluation in Nursing

Assessing decisions to determine which actions to apply effectively.

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