Nursing 302 - Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions

which characteristics do the various definitions of critical thinking have in common? - requires reasoned thought - is a heirarchical process - asks the questions "why" or "how" - demands specialized thinking correct answer: requires reasoned thought the nurse administering an anti-hypertensive medication every 12 is an example of which aspect of patient care? - assessment data - patient outcome - nursing diagnosis - nursing intervention correct answer: nursing intervention which example contains subjective and objective findings? - BP 120/65 and HR 82 - client states she can't wake up in the morning and she goes to bed too late - client's blood sugar is elevated and they say they eat donuts for breakfast - client gets heartburn when he drinks coffee correct answer: client's blood sugar is elevated and they say they eat donuts for breakfast which is an example of the most basic motivation in Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - experiencing loving relationships - receiving education - having adequate housing - living in a crime-free neighborhood correct answer: having adequate housing which most accurately describes nursing diagnoses? - they support the nurses diagnostic reasoning - they identify a clients response to a health problem