What does the idea of a focused,rational analysis of existing knowledge with very specific steps describe?

A) Critical thinking
B) Reactive thinking
C) Reflective thinking
D) Reductive thinking

While obtaining a health history from the mother of a 1-year-old child, the nurse notices that the baby has had a bottle in his mouth the entire time. The mother states, "It makes a great pacifier." What is the best response by the nurse?

A) "You're right. Bottles make very good pacifiers."
B) "Using a bottle as a pacifier is better for the teeth than thumb-sucking."
C) "It's okay to use a bottle as long as it contains milk and not juice."
D) "Prolonged use of a bottle can increase the risk for tooth decay and ear infections."

During a routine pediatric history documentation and physical examination,the parents report that their child was a premature infant and was so small that he had to stay in the neonatal intensive care unit longer than usual.They state that the infant was yellow when born and that he developed an infection that required "every antibiotic under the sun" to cure him.Considering the neonatal history,the nurse determines that it is especially important to perform which focused examination?

A) Cardiac.
B) Respiratory.
C) Ophthalmic.
D) Hearing acuity.

The patient in the intensive care unit has developed a urinary tract infection related to the indwelling urinary catheter.Which of the following best describes this type of infection?

A) Nosocomial
B) Healthcare associated
C) Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO)
D) Unavoidable occurrence

Which essential oil might the nurse trained in aromatherapy use to uplift and stimulate a patient?

A) Lavender
B) Roman chamomile
C) Rosemary
D) Ylang-ylang