Which statement is true concerning critical thinking?
A) It is a simple approach to decision making
B) It is narrower in scope than decision making
C) It requires reasoning and creative analysis
D) It is a synonym for the problem-solving process
Answer: C) It requires reasoning and creative analysis
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has had an ECG. The nurse notes that leads I, II, and III differ from one another on the cardiac rhythm strip. How should the nurse best respond?
A) Recognize that the view of the electrical current changes in relation to the lead placement. B) Recognize that the electrophysiological conduction of the heart differs with lead placement. C) Inform the technician that the ECG equipment has malfunctioned. D) Inform the physician that the patient is experiencing a new onset of dysrhythmia.
The nurse manager has identified high levels of moral distress on the nursing unit. Which change would be helpful in assisting nurses to cope?
1. Relieving the nurses from service on ethics committees 2. Increasing compensation for overtime hours worked 3. Sending nurses home when they exhibit signs of moral distress 4. Encouraging free discussion of ethical concerns
A patient is prescribed to start cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). Before administering the drug, you find he has a slow and irregular heartbeat. What is your best action?
a. Administer the drug as prescribed. b. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber. c. Apply a heart monitor before administering the drug. d. Substitute methocarbamol (Robaxin) for the Flexeril.
In order to decrease the occurrence of zipper injuries in boys, the nurse should provide education on all of the following except:
1. Carefully zipping pants once underwear is pulled up. 2. Wear sweat pants if zipper injuries are a common occurrence. 3. Do not force the zipper up. 4. Ask for help with a zipper if it is difficult.