Unit 2 Exam

Question 1

What are the 6 skills of critical thinking

Answer 1

Interpretation, analysis, inference, evaluation, explanation, self-regulation

Question 2

Look for patterns to categorize data. Clarify any data you are uncertain about

Answer 2

Interpretation

Question 3

Being open minded looking at information about a patient and not making careless assumptions. Does the data reveal what you believe is true or are there other options?

Answer 3

Analysis

Question 4

Look at the meaning and significance of findings. Are there relationships between findings

Answer 4

Inference

Question 5

Look at all the situations objectively. Use criteria (expected outcomes, pain characteristics, expected outcomes) to determine results of nursing actions

Answer 5

Evaluation

Question 6

Support your findings and conclusions. Use knowledge and experience to choose strategies to use in the care of patients

Answer 6

Explanation

Question 7

Reflect on your experiences. Identify ways you can improve your own performance. What will make you believe that you have been successful?

Answer 7

Self-regulation

Question 8

What are the 3 levels of critical thinking?

Answer 8

Basic, complex, commitment.

Question 9

Trusts that experts have the right answer, concrete based on rules and non-individualized care

Answer 9

Basic

Question 10

Analyze choices independently, weighing benefits and risks, and a variety of different approaches to the problem

Answer 10

Complex

Question 11

Choose action (or no action) based on risks and benefits, can support it, accountable

Answer 11

Commitment

Question 12

What are the 8 concepts of critical thinking?

Answer 12

Open mindedness, truth-seeking, flexibility, analytic approach, systemic approach, self-confidence, inquisitiveness, maturity.

Question 13

What is the health belief model?

Answer 13

Address the relationship between a person’s beliefs and behaviors. Patients perception of susceptibility of illness and the perception of the seriousness of the illness.

Question 14

What is the health promotion model?

Answer 14

Directed at increasing a patient’s level of wellbeing. Focus on the understanding that each patient has unique characteristics and experiences that affect their behaviors/actions/ideas.

Question 15

What are the tiers from most important to least important in Maslow’s aka Basic Human Needs model?

Answer 15

Physiological (ABCs), safety, love/belonging, esteem, self actualization

Question 16

What is the holistic health model?

Answer 16

Promotes optimal health by incorporating active participation of patients in improving their health state

Question 17

Examples of internal variables

Answer 17

Developmental stage, intellectual background, perception of functioning, emotional factors, spiritual factors

Question 18

Examples external variables

Answer 18

Family practices, socioeconomic factors, cultural background

Question 19

What are the three levels of prevention?

Answer 19

Primary, secondary, tertiary

Question 20

Define primary prevention and give an example

Answer 20

True prevention that lowers the chance that a disease will develop. Health promotion, immunizations, health screening

Question 21

Define secondary prevention

Answer 21

Focuses on those who have a disease or are at risk to develop a disease. Provided in the home or health care facility

Question 22

Define tertiary prevention

Answer 22

Occurs when a defect or disability is permanent or irreversible. Aims to help patients achieve as high a level of functioning as possible

Question 23

What are the 5 stages of risk factor modification?

Answer 23

Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance

Question 24

Not intending to make changes in the next 6 months

Answer 24

Precontemplation

Question 25

Considering a change within the next 6 months

Answer 25

Contemplation

Question 26

Making small changes in preparation for a change in the next month

Answer 26

Preparation

Question 27

Actively engaged in strategies to change behavior, lasts up to 6 months

Answer 27

Action

Question 28

Sustained change over time, begins 6 months after action has started and continues indefinitely

Answer 28

Maintenance