Chapter 7: The Importance of Critical Thinking

Chapter 7: The Importance of Critical Thinking

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

 

____     1.   The nurse considers a problem and arrives at one possible solution. What should the nurse do next?

1.	Apply the solution to the problem.
2.	Continue looking for other solutions.
3.	Evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.
4.	Ask others for their opinion of the solution.

 

 

____     2.   What skill will the nurse need to be an effectively thorough thinker?

1.	Quick thinking
2.	Sharpened intuition
3.	Proactive thinking
4.	Creative thinking

 

 

____     3.   The nurse displays the essence of critical thinking by doing what?

1.	Having all the answers
2.	Accepting what is read as true
3.	Asking questions
4.	Sharpening intuition

 

 

____     4.   The instructor asks the student nurse a question, and the student responds by saying, “I studied, but I don’t know the answer to that question.” The student is displaying what?

1.	Thorough thinking
2.	Creative thinking
3.	Reactive thinking
4.	Critical thinking

 

 

____     5.   The nurse listens as a patient relates having multiple abortions. While the nurse does not personally believe abortion should be legal, the nurse respects the patient’s beliefs and opinion. What is this nurse demonstrating?

1.	Tolerance
2.	Shyness
3.	Bigotry
4.	Serendipity

 

 

____     6.   Critical thinking is of most value to the nurse who is doing what?

1.	Performing a procedure by following the steps in the procedure manual
2.	Making decisions about how to handle a patient-based situation
3.	Documenting patient care delivered over the past hour
4.	Holding the hand of a dying patient who is alone

 

 

____     7.   What situation demonstrates that the nurse is thinking critically?

1.	Questioning a physician regarding the rationale for an order
2.	Performing CPR on a pulseless patient who is not breathing
3.	Teaching coworkers how to use a new piece of equipment
4.	Attending class on time every day

 

 

____     8.   The nurse is dealing with a problem at work and has been focused on finding solutions. After a good night’s sleep the nurse wakes with a solution. How did sleeping help the nurse solve the problem?

1.	It was focus time.
2.	It was letting-go time.
3.	It was time for creative thinking.
4.	It provided serendipity.

 

Answer Section

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. ANS:  2

The nurse should continue thinking of other potential solutions and should come up with at least three options. This allows the nurse to weigh different options and act on the best possible solution.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 7      OBJ:   Objective: 3

KEY:  Content Area: Critical Thinking | Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Applying

 

2. ANS:  4

Creative thinking is essential to thorough thinking.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 7      OBJ:   Objective: 3

KEY:  Content Area: Critical Thinking | Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Applying

 

3. ANS:  3

The essence of critical thinking is asking questions to gain more knowledge. A true critical thinker asks questions others did not think to ask.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 7      OBJ:   Objective: 1

KEY:  Content Area: Critical Thinking | Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Applying

 

4. ANS:  4

One component of critical thinking is honesty and admitting when the answer is unknown instead of trying to make something up.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 7      OBJ:   Objective: 3

KEY:  Content Area: Critical Thinking | Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Applying

 

5. ANS:  1

Tolerance is respecting other people’s opinions and beliefs without criticism.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 7      OBJ:   Objective: 3

KEY:  Content Area: Critical Thinking | Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Applying

 

6. ANS:  2

Critical thinking is most valuable when making decisions because it guides the nurse to ask questions, use creative thinking, and consider the situation carefully.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 7      OBJ:   Objective: 2

KEY:  Content Area: Critical Thinking | Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Applying

 

7. ANS:  1

Critical thinking involves questioning and decision making. A nurse who doesn’t understand the reason for an order questions the physician and demonstrates critical thinking.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 7      OBJ:   Objective: 2

KEY:  Content Area: Critical Thinking | Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Applying

 

8. ANS:  2

The nurse’s night of sleep served as letting-go time, allowing the mind to focus again after some rest, which led to the solution.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 7      OBJ:   Objective: 3

KEY:  Content Area: Critical Thinking | Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Applying