W&H 7eTB01-1Chapter 1. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and theNursing ProcessMultiple ChoiceIdentify the choice that best completes the statement or answers thequestion.1.The nurse is caring for a group of patients on a medical–surgical unit. The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocationalnurse (LPN/LVN) assesses the patient experiencing a lowblood glucosefirst. Which process was needed to make thisdecision?1.Application of clinical judgment2.Recommendation of the registered nurse (RN)3.Understanding of what regulates blood glucose levels4.Knowing the patient’s past medical historyANS: 1Chapter: Chapter 1. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing ProcessObjective: 7. Explain the difference between critical thinking and clinical judgment.
Page: 2Heading: Clinical JudgmentIntegrated Process: Clinical Problem-Solving Process (Nursing Process)Client Need: SECE: Coordinated CareCognitive Level: Comprehension [Understanding]Concept: Clinical JudgmentDifficulty: DifficultFeedback1Clinical judgment is the observed outcome of critical thinking and decisionmaking. The nurse identified the patient at high risk and decided to assess thisperson first.2The LPN/LVN needs to make clinical decisions independently from the RN.3Understanding the pathophysiology of the disease does not determine howdecisions are made.4Past medical history is important, but the current clinical cues will determineprioritized nursing actions.PTS: 1CON: Patient-Centered CareDownload All Chapters Here:-surgical-nursing-7th-edition-linda-s-williams-test-bank/
