Clinical Judgment
Describe a key model used for clinical judgment in nursing.
The Nursing Process or Tanner’s Clinical Judgment Model.
Define delegation in nursing.
Assigning tasks while retaining accountability for outcomes.
Name one of the 11 Rights of Medication Administration.
Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dosage, Right Route, Right Time, Right Reason, Right Assessment, Right Documentation, Right Response, Right Education, or Right to Refuse.
How do clinical judgment and delegation connect?
Both support patient outcomes through decision-making and appropriate task assignment.
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What is the main significance of clinical judgment in nursing care?
Ensures safe, high-quality patient care.
Name one of the “Five Rights” of delegation.
Right Task, Right Circumstance, Right Person, Right Directions, or Right Supervision.
How many checks are required before medication administration?
3
Why is advocacy essential for patient outcomes?
It ensures the patient’s needs and preferences are respected.
Name one component of clinical judgment across the lifespan.
Recognize and analyze cues or evaluate outcomes.
What is a key responsibility when delegating tasks?
Ensuring the delegatee is trained for the task.
What is the first priority when administering medication?
Confirming patient identity with two identifiers.
What’s the impact of safe medication administration on clinical judgment?
It reinforces trust and safety in nursing care.
What does evidence-based practice add to clinical decision-making?
It strengthens decisions with proven research.
Give one legal or ethical consideration in delegation.
Patient safety and accountability.
What documentation is necessary after administering a medication?
Dose, time, route, patient’s response.
How does evidence-based practice affect delegation?
It guides task assignment based on best practices.