Critical Thinking in Nursing
Self-Study Examination
Instructions: After studying the text answer the following true/false or multiple choice questions. Remember, there's only one answer to each question.
a) was the founder of modern nursing b) required nursing students to keep diaries c) published an analysis of nurse training in the United States d) defined critical thinking
a) 1, 2, and 4 b) 2 and 3 c) 2 only d) 1 and 4
a) true b) false
a) Courage b) Humility
a) intellectual perseverance b) intellectual integrity
a) faith in reason b) intellectual integrity c) intellectual courage d) intellectual sense of justice
a) inference b) analysis c) evaluation d) hypothesis
a) Deductive b) Inductive
a) creativity b) reflection
a) clarification b) reflection c) basic support d) divergent thinking
a) cyanosis of the lips and nail beds b) a large pulsating mass c) edema of the lower extremities d) an irregular heart rate
a) alkaline, low b) acid, high c) alkaline, high d) acid, low
a) inadequate b) adequate
a) measure urine output b) relieve pain of hemorrhoids c) decrease thirst d) control esophageal bleeding
a) do nothing b) encourage the client to increase fluids c) call the physician and follow protocols d) treat the nausea
a) an enlarged thyroid b) fear of treatment c) light causing pain with vision d) aware of your heartbeat
a) tachycardia and palpitations b) chest pain and hypotension c) a life threatening arrhythmia d) bradycardia and a second degree heart block
a) eyes b) hearing c) respiratory rate d) gastro-intestinal tract
a) stand the client at the bedside to urinate b) massage the lower abdomen c) do intermittent catheterizations d) allow the client to listen to running water
a) bone marrow b) thymus c) liver d) spleen
a) urinary incontinence b) forgetfulness c) pacing d) not recognizing a spouse of 47 years
a) watery and brown b) formed and black c) semi-formed and brown d) liquid with food particles
a) pulse b) respirations c) urine output d) temperature
a) ensure a high protein diet b) turn the patient every two hours c) massage reddened areas d) encourage oral fluids
a) 40, 80 b) 130, 180 c) 150, 200 d) 80, 120
a) a pulmonary function test b) arterial blood gases c) chest x-ray d) incentive spirometry
a) 9 b) 10 c) 12
a) a lactation suppressant b) an injection of Aquamephyton c) a Pitocin drip d) blood transfusions
a) premature b) low-birth weight c) lethargic d) large for gestational age
a) afebrile b) dehydrated c) constipated d) normal
a) supine position b) prone position c) left lateral position d) semi-fowler’s position
a) passed transitional stool b) had no wet diapers in 8 hours c) failed to pass meconium stool d) did not display a startle reflex
a) rice cereal b) hard cooked egg yolks c) pureed meat d) whole milk
a) auricle b) auditory nerve c) ear drum d) external ear canal
a) after receiving the medication b) prior to receiving the medication
a) 2.9 b) 3.7 c) 4.5 d) 5.2
a) vitamin D b) folic acid c) vitamin C d) vitamin K
a) frequent swallowing b) cyanotic nail beds c) lethargy d) pallor
a) 5 b) 4 c) 3
a) according to policy of the institution b) as the client’s condition warrants c) every two hours d) on a prn basis
a) patches of dry, scaly skin b) opened reddened areas c) fine, downy hair d) small blisters, especially on the back
a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 3 c) 1 and 4 d) 2 and 4
a) reminds the client to avoid alcohol when taking lorazepam b) tries to help the client learn more about anxiety and stress reduction c) encourages the client to get professional help sooner d) makes an appointment for the client to see a counselor
a) 3 only b) 1 and 3 c) 1, 2, and 4 d) 1, 3, and 4
a) tyramine b) alcohol c) sodium d) MSG
a) sympathetic to the client b) overworked c) compassionate d) remorseful
a) urinary retention b) anxiety attacks c) a hypertensive crisis d) acute psychotic symptoms
a) frustration b) embarrassment c) hostility d) resentment
a) “Is that gun loaded?” b) “Do you plan on using that gun?” c) “Is that gun real?” d) “Tell me how you’ve been feeling the past few days.”
a) at the nurse’s discretion b) according to policy c) on a prn basis
a) a 65-year-old female b) a 17-year-old male