Critical Decision Making Key Terms

Question 1

clinical judgement

Answer 1

demonstrated when a nurse develops the ability to
- analyze collected data via critical thinking
- apply reasoning to that data
- make an appropriate decision based on the context of a specific situation

Question 2

clinical reasoning

Answer 2

the methods of thinking about determining, management, and prevents patient issues

Question 3

critical thinking

Answer 3

the analysis of available facts, evidence, observations, and argument to form a judgement

Question 4

Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)

Answer 4

a project whose aim is to develop curricula that prepare future nurses with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSA) required to continuously improve the quality and safety of the health care system through demonstrating competency in patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics

Question 5

evidence based practice (EBP)

Answer 5

a best practice derived from valid and reliable research studies that also considers the health care setting, patient preferences and values, and clinical judgment

Question 6

informatics

Answer 6

the use of health information technology to improve the quality, efficiency, or delivery of healthcare

Question 7

patient-centered care

Answer 7

Recognize the patient or designee as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient’s preferences, values, and needs

Question 8

quality improvement

Answer 8

a goal of the QSEN

Question 9

safety

Answer 9

a goal of the QSEN

Question 10

teamwork & collaboration

Answer 10

a goal of the QSEN