Clinical Judgment Process and Nursing Process

Vocabulary flashcards mapping the steps of the Nursing Process, Clinical Judgment Functions, and Contextual Factors from the lecture notes.

Assessment

The first step of the nursing process, which corresponds to the clinical judgment function of recognizing cues.

Analysis

The step of the nursing process that corresponds to the clinical judgment functions of analyzing cues and prioritizing hypotheses.

Planning

The step of the nursing process that corresponds to the clinical judgment function of generating solutions.

Implementation

The step of the nursing process that corresponds to the clinical judgment function of taking actions.

Evaluation

The step of the nursing process that corresponds to the clinical judgment function of evaluating outcomes.

Recognize Cues

A layer 3 clinical judgment function related to the Assessment phase of the nursing process.

Analyze Cues

A layer 3 clinical judgment function that involves interpreting collected data, forming part of the Analysis phase of the nursing process.

Prioritize Hypotheses

A layer 3 clinical judgment function where hypotheses are ordered by urgency and importance, forming part of the Analysis phase of the nursing process.

Generate Solutions

A layer 3 clinical judgment function focused on identifying actions to address client needs, corresponding to Planning.

Take Actions

A layer 3 clinical judgment function involving the execution of chosen nursing interventions, corresponding to Implementation.

Evaluate Outcomes

A layer 3 clinical judgment function that assesses the results of implemented interventions, corresponding to Evaluation.

Clinical Judgment Measurement Model

A multi-layered model illustrating how client needs, clinical decisions, hypotheses, clinical judgment functions, environmental/individual factors, and the nursing process interact.

Environmental Factors

Layer 4 context examples in clinical judgment that include environment, client observation, resources, medical records, consequences & risks, time pressure, task complexity, and cultural consideration.

Individual Factors

Layer 4 context examples in clinical judgment that include knowledge, skills, specialty, candidate characteristics, prior experience, and level of experience.