HESI CLINICAL DECISION MAKING 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

HESI CLINICAL DECISION MAKING
( 2026/2027 ) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. What is critical reasoning?:
Answer:
the mental process used when analyzing all the data of a clinical situation to make
a decision based on that analysis
2. What is clinical judgement?:
Answer:
the visible or observed outcome of critical thinking and decision making that
considers nursing knowledge, client situations, and prioritization of client problems
and concerns, while utilizing evidence-based practice
3. How can the nurse prevent potential adverse situations from occurring?-:
Answer:
Early detection through the nursing assessment
Evaluating and adjusting plans and implementations based on the client's response
4. What should you do during early detection?:
Answer:
- Continually monitor and assess the client
- Reassess the interventions
- Analyze the clients assessment data is needed to identify clients problems
5. What should you do when your evaluating and adjusting the plans and
implementations for you client based on their response?:
Answer:
- Plan them based on the client-centered, time-oriented goals
- Base it on lifespan considerations
- Base off of client values, preferences, and culture requests
6. What is clinical decision making?: