Critical Thinking in Nursing Practice Questions With Verified Answers
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Critical Thinking In Nursing
Critical Thinking in Nursing Practice
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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 subjec...
Critical Thinking in Nursing Practice
Questions With Verified Answers
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:
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?
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
This is an example of the critical thinking strategy of problem-solving. The nurse gathers
information from the client and combines that information with what the nurse already knows
about ostomy care to find a solution. Effective problem-solving involves the examination of
alternatives. Inference is the process of drawing conclusions. Management is not a critical
thinking strategy. Diagnostic reasoning is a process of determining a client's health status after
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