Author Question: Which statement regarding clinical reasoning and judgment is true? 1. These skills are being ... (Read 46 times)

naturalchemist · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which statement regarding clinical reasoning and judgment is true?

1. These skills are being adequately taught in nursing curriculums.
2. Both of these skills are dependent upon the context of the situation.
3. These two terms mean the same thing.
4. These two skills are primarily used in emergency situations.

Question 2

What is unique about the NAM approach to healthcare professions education?

1. Focus is on medical education
2. Focus is on all healthcare professions
3. Focus is on nursing education
4. Focus is on continuing education

tandmlomax84 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. The 2010 national report on nursing education expressed strong concern that nursing education is not preparing students to use clinical reasoning and clinical judgment.
2. The definitions of both of these skills indicate that the skill is performed in the context of the individual patient's environment.
3. Clinical reasoning is the ability to reason as a clinical situation unfolds. Clinical judgment is deliberate, conscious decision making.
4. These skills should be used throughout all nursing situations.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. The report Health Professions does not just focus on medical education.
2. The focus of the report Health Professions Education is on core competencies for all healthcare professions.
3. The report Health Professions does not just focus on nursing education.
4. The report Health Professions does not focus on continuing education.