An experienced ICU nurse is mentoring a student. The nurse tells the student, I think something is going wrong with your patient. What type of clinical decision making is the experienced nurse demonstrating?

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An experienced ICU nurse is mentoring a student. The nurse tells the student, I think something is going wrong with your patient. What type of clinical decision making is the experienced nurse demonstrating?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Intuitive thinking, based on experience, allows the nurse to sense an issue without formal analysis.

Question 2 of 5

Members of the staff on a hospital unit are critical of a patients family who has different cultural beliefs about health and illness. A student assigned to the patient does not agree, based on her care of the patient and family. What critical thinking attitude is the student demonstrating?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Independent thinking allows the student to form her own judgment despite peer opinions.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse believes her employer has violated the law and reports this to the appropriate law enforcement agency. What is this type of action called?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Whistle-blowing involves reporting illegal or unethical actions to authorities.

Question 4 of 5

A patient complains of weakness following his administration of insulin. The nurse decides to assess the patients blood sugar and prepare a snack in case the blood sugar is low. What action has the nurse implemented?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Clinical reasoning involves analyzing symptoms (weakness) and deciding on actions (checking blood sugar) for safe care.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following learners enjoy learning that takes place in the clinical setting?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Active experimenters thrive in clinical settings, enjoying hands-on, experiential learning.

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