Exam 9: Thinking Critically, Making Decisions, Solving Problems

The nurse is using critical thinking skills to decide which of several options is the best. Which question is most important for the nurse to take into consideration?

A nurse working in a rehabilitation center notices that clients frequently asking for something to drink. Which response indicates the use of creativity in finding a solution to this problem?

The nursing group has been charged with the task of solving a patient care problem on the unit. Which step should this group take first in this process?

The nurse manager is challenged to find an innovative way to adequately staff the unit and provide quality nursing care. Which ability would be most useful to the nurse in this situation?

Which statement by the formal leader of a nursing unit reflects the personality required to energize the staff and promote creativity? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

Part of the facility's performance evaluation is based on the nurse's strength in the three types of decisions. During a nurse manager's performance evaluation, the supervisor says, "You are very good at adaptive decisions, but you need to be more precise in routine decisions. When the situation calls for really innovative decisions, you do not seem sure of yourself." How should the manager interpret this information? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A nursing task force has been created to determine whether a new model of differentiated practice would be more effective than the current model. The task force analyzes data as a basis to examine alternatives. Which activity does this represent?

A nurse manager who is retiring is helping the new manager learn about the position. As part of this education, the current manager has the new manager make all decisions that can be made under certainty. What conditions will these decisions have in common? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A nurse manager's supervisor reports that many staff members have complained about the manager's rigidity. What situations reflect this rigidity? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A nurse believes that milk is part of the healthy adult's diet. The nurse frequently offers milk to adults as a between-meal beverage. This action is based on which concept?

A disagreement has arisen between two staff nurses. Both have discussed the situation with the manager. The manager feels that that problem is likely self-solving. How should the manager approach this situation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

The nursing faculty would like to incorporate problem-based learning into the curriculum. Which action is essential?