A novice nurse is coming to the end of her 12-hour shift. Suddenly, one of the clients who had been progressing well is found unresponsive. Emergency measures are started, but unfortunately this client dies.
As the nurse reviews the client's record with a supervisor, what does the supervisor recognize?
A) There were subtle laboratory changes the nurse missed
B) There was no warning this would happen
C) It was expected, the client was really sick
D) Her mentor was not working this shift
In 2010, new research explored the current nursing educational programs to determine if change was needed and, if so, what should be changed.
This report found that change was needed but certain barriers existed, which was preventing change and much needed improvement in the way nursing is currently being taught. What did the research identify as a barrier to changing the current nursing educational process?
A) Emphasis on critical thinking
B) Limited time spent on practical applications
C) Minimal content taught
D) Traditional practices of faculty
As frontline health care providers, it is important that nurses are properly trained and prepared to handle all situations that develop. Why is clinical reasoning a vital skill to develop?
A) Enables understanding of situation
B) Can identify appropriate NANDA-I diagnosis
C) Enables accurate assessment of problem
D) Can identify if an actual problem is present
Clinical reasoning is an essential skill for all nurses to develop and actively use when caring for his or her client. Which component of clinical reasoning is recognized as one of the most difficult to master?
A) Rationale for nursing intervention
B) Grasp the essence of the clinical situation
C) Priority setting
D) Identify and trend relevant clinical data
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