Critical Thinking in Nursing Practice Exam Questions with Latest Update
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1. Which of the following best reflects the philosophy of critical thinking as taught by a nurse educator to a nursing student?
1. "Think about several interventions that you could use with this client."
2."Don't draw subjective inferences about your client—be more objective."
3."Please ...
Critical Thinking in Nursing Practice
Exam Questions with Latest Update
1. Which of the following best reflects the philosophy of critical thinking as taught by a
nurse educator to a nursing student?
1. "Think about several interventions that you could use with this client."
2."Don't draw subjective inferences about your client—be more objective."
3."Please think harder—there is a single solution for which I am looking."
4."Trust your feelings—don't be concerned about trying to find a rationale to support
your decision." - Answer-1
The nurse educator is asking the student to synthesize critical thinking skills by
encouraging the student to examine alternatives to meet the client's unique needs within
the context of the nursing process. Drawing inferences is a specific critical thinking
competency used in diagnostic reasoning. The educator who tells the student not to
draw inferences is not allowing the student to practice competencies necessary for
specific critical thinking in clinical situations. The critical thinker will look beyond a single
solution to a problem. Intuition develops as one's clinical experience increases. The
nursing student should examine
The second component of critical thinking in the "critical thinking model" is:
1. Experience
2. Competencies
3. Specific knowledge
4. Diagnostic reasoning - Answer-1
Experience is the second component of critical thinking in the "critical thinking model."
The third component of the "critical thinking model" is competencies. Specific
knowledge base is the first component of the "critical thinking model." Diagnostic
reasoning is a specific critical thinking competency in clinical situations.
The nurse enters the room of a client who has a history of heart disease. On looking at
the client, the nurse feels that something is "not right" with the client and proceeds to
take the vital signs. This is the nurse acting on:
1. Intuition
, 2. Reflection
3. Knowledge
4. Scientific methodology - Answer-1
Intuition is an inner sensing that something is so, as in this example. Reflection is the
process of purposefully thinking back or recalling a situation to discover its purpose or
meaning. Knowledge of the nurse includes information and theory from the basic
sciences, humanities, behavioral sciences, and nursing. Scientific methodology is an
approach to seeking the truth or verifying that a set of facts agrees with reality.
The nurse manager has developed a staff protocol for peer evaluation. The nurses on
her surgical unit are nervous about using her instrument. If the nurse manager
continues to implement the new strategy, which of the following critical thinking attitudes
is she portraying?
1.Humility
2.Risk-taking
3.Accountability
4.Independent thinking - Answer-2
This is an example of the critical thinking attitude of risk-taking. A critical thinker is
willing to take risks in trying different approaches to solving problems. Humility is a
critical thinking attitude in which a person admits what they do not know and tries to
acquire the knowledge needed to make proper decisions. To be accountable means to
be answerable for the outcomes of your actions. To think independently, one questions
others' ways of interpreting knowledge and looks for rational and logical answers to
problems.
The nurse is working with a client who has recently had a colostomy and is having
difficulty using the provided supplies. The nurse works with the client to see which
alternative supplies are easier for the client to use. This is an example of the critical
thinking strategy of:
1.Inference
2.Management
3.Problem-solving
4.Diagnostic reasoning - Answer-3
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