Clinical Judgment Foundations · Core Topics

What Clinical Judgment Means

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This topic is taught through its practice: 12 practice questions, each with the reasoning behind the answer, and the same idea again in plain words.

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5 questions here, of 12 in this lesson’s practice set. Answers stay hidden until you check.

Question 1 of 5foundational

Which statement best defines clinical judgment as the term is used in nursing education?

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Question 2 of 5foundational

In the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, what is a 'cue'?

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Question 3 of 5foundational

Which cognitive skill in the NCSBN model involves determining whether the actions taken actually improved the patient's status?

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Question 4 of 5intermediate

Which comparison between critical thinking and clinical judgment is accurate?

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Question 5 of 5intermediate

Once relevant cues have been recognized, what is the primary purpose of the 'analyze cues' step?

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