Clinical Judgement v Critical Thinking Flashcards
A nurse reviews a patient’s lab results and considers how the patient’s medications might affect their kidney function.
Critical Thinking - Evidence-Based Decision Making
Critical Thinking - Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking - Interpretation
Critical Thinking - Evaluating Options
Critical Thinking - Analysis
Critical Thinking - Analysis
A nurse evaluates multiple treatment options for a patient with high blood pressure before making a recommendation.
Critical Thinking - Evidence-Based Decision Making
Critical Thinking - Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking - Interpretation
Critical Thinking - Evaluating Options
Critical Thinking - Analysis
Critical Thinking - Evaluating Options
A nurse notices a patient’s oxygen level is slightly low and considers whether it is due to their current position or an underlying condition.
Critical Thinking - Evidence-Based Decision Making
Critical Thinking - Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking - Interpretation
Critical Thinking - Evaluating Options
Critical Thinking - Analysis
Critical Thinking - Interpretation
A nurse gathers information on a patient’s symptoms, reviews their history, and connects it to possible causes.
Critical Thinking - Evidence-Based Decision Making
Critical Thinking - Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking - Interpretation
Critical Thinking - Evaluating Options
Critical Thinking - Analysis
Critical Thinking - Problem-Solving
A nurse questions whether a new protocol is truly improving patient outcomes and seeks more evidence before applying it in practice.
Critical Thinking - Evidence-Based Decision Making
Critical Thinking - Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking - Interpretation
Critical Thinking - Evaluating Options
Critical Thinking - Analysis
Critical Thinking - Evidence-Based Decision Making
A nurse notices a change in a patient’s condition and decides to alert the doctor immediately.
Clinical Judgment - Assessing and Acting on Patient Needs
Clinical Judgment - Immediate Action for Critical Condition
Clinical Judgment - Decision-Making in Patient Care
Clinical Judgment - Prioritizing Care
Clinical Judgment - Recognizing Deterioration
Clinical Judgment - Recognizing Deterioration
A patient with a fever and increased heart rate appears weak; the nurse determines that immediate IV fluids are needed.
Clinical Judgment - Assessing and Acting on Patient Needs
Clinical Judgment - Immediate Action for Critical Condition
Clinical Judgment - Decision-Making in Patient Care
Clinical Judgment - Prioritizing Care
Clinical Judgment - Recognizing Deterioration
Clinical Judgment - Prioritizing Care
A nurse decides to reposition a patient who is short of breath before administering oxygen to see if their breathing improves.
Clinical Judgment - Assessing and Acting on Patient Needs
Clinical Judgment - Immediate Action for Critical Condition
Clinical Judgment - Decision-Making in Patient Care
Clinical Judgment - Prioritizing Care
Clinical Judgment - Recognizing Deterioration
Clinical Judgment - Decision-Making in Patient Care
A nurse recognizes that a patient with a blood pressure of 180/120 is at risk for stroke and initiates emergency intervention.
Clinical Judgment - Assessing and Acting on Patient Needs
Clinical Judgment - Immediate Action for Critical Condition
Clinical Judgment - Decision-Making in Patient Care
Clinical Judgment - Prioritizing Care
Clinical Judgment - Recognizing Deterioration
Clinical Judgment - Immediate Action for Critical Condition
After assessing a post-surgical patient, the nurse determines they need additional pain medication.
Clinical Judgment - Assessing and Acting on Patient Needs
Clinical Judgment - Immediate Action for Critical Condition
Clinical Judgment - Decision-Making in Patient Care
Clinical Judgment - Prioritizing Care
Clinical Judgment - Recognizing Deterioration
Clinical Judgment - Assessing and Acting on Patient Needs
