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tatyanajohnson · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nursing student is admitting a patient with abdominal distention and severe nausea. The physician orders the insertion of a nasogastric tube. The student reviews the procedure, gathers the supplies, and tells the instructor, I'm ready to begin.

Which of the following critical thinking traits suggest that the student is prepared for the task?
a.
Risk taking
b.
Curiosity
c.
Confidence
d.
Perseverance

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is suspected of having early stages of dementia. The nurse observes mild confusion, short-term memory loss, and restlessness. The nurse conducts a mini-mental status exam.

The nurse is using which of the following components of critical thinking?
a.
Validation
b.
Interpretation
c.
Intuition
d.
Reasoning

Sierray · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Confidence is feeling certain about one's ability to accomplish a goal. The student stating I'm ready indicates this. Risk taking involves being willing to try new ideas. Curiosity is being motivated to achieve and asking why. Perseverance is staying determined to work until the goal is achieved

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Validation is the process of gathering information to determine whether the information or data collected are factual and true. Examining how information is organized and given meaning guides the interpretation of the information. Interpretations must be differentiated from facts and evidence because they are based on personal conceptions, experiences, and perspective. Intuition is the feeling that you know something without specific evidence. The terms thinking and reasoning are often used synonymously, although reasoning is more formal because it usually is aimed at finding answers, providing explanations, and forming conclusions.