Nursing 221 Exam #2 Herzing University - Question and answers verified to pass
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NSG 221
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Herzing University
Nursing 221 Exam #2 Herzing University - Question and answers verified to pass Nursing 221 Exam #2
Critical Thinking is a... - correct answer Complex, active, organized, and dynamic cognitive process.
Process = a series of steps or components leading to the achievement of a goal or outcome.
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Nursing 221 Exam #2
Critical Thinking is a... - correct answer Complex, active, organized, and dynamic cognitive process.
Process = a series of steps or components leading to the achievement of a goal or outcome.
DON Curriculum Concept Definition of Critical Thinking. - correct answer Purposeful process of reflective,
empirical and intuitive reasoning and judgment, grounded in theory/experience/standards and can be demonstrated through skill performance and patient care outcomes, while honoring patient values and beliefs.
Critical Thinking... - correct answer -Requires inquisitive, open-mindedness and entails self-improvement and reflection.
-Is the ability to critique and question existing practices, discriminate between alternatives, and demonstrate sound decision making
-"Increases the probability of a desired outcome." (Halpern, 1996)
What does the Left Brain control? - correct answer Logic and problem solving.
What does the Right Brain control? - correct answer Creativeness and intuition.
When do we use Critical Thinking? - correct answer -Integrating knowledge from other fields (courses)
-Dealing with changing work environment (flexibility)
-Making informed decisions
Critical Thinking involves... - correct answer Reflection; journaling & self-evaulation
Language; common terminology, clear & concise message
Intuition; sense of knowing
Levels of Critical Thinking - correct answer Basic- concrete; novice vs. expert, right vs. wrong Complex; adaptation, increased independence, questioning
Expert-commitment; anticipating needs
Basic Level of Critical Thinking. - correct answer A patient care assistant is taking a blood pressure on a surgical patient, the BP is 90/60. The PCA is thinking that they need to chart that information.
Components of Successful Critical Thinking Process. - correct answer Specific knowledge, experience, competency, attitude, standards.
The Nursing Process. - correct answer A competency unique to nursing.
Problem solving approach to client care (individual, family, group, or community)
Specific way of thinking built on the scientific method that is systematic, non-linear, and client focused.
Why use the Nursing Process? - correct answer Way to define nursing, helps nurses met professional standard of practice, promotes continuity of care, improves communication, promotes efficiency.
Steps of the Nursing Process. - correct answer ADPIE
Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation.
What is assessment? - correct answer -Gathering of subjective and objective information about the client's condition.
-Collect, organize, validate, prioritize and document.
-Critical thinking = comparing normal to abnormal, validating and prioritizing.
What is diagnosis? - correct answer -Identify the client's problems - distinguish relevant from irrelevant
-Write a NANDA approved nursing diagnosis based on cluster of defining characteristics
-CT = analyzing assessment and process of formulation
What is planning? - correct answer -Prioritize nursing diagnoses (safety then comfort)
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