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crit. thinking skill
critical thinking skills table ch 6. mj
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| interpretation | be orderly in data collection, clarify any data you are uncertain about. |
| analysis | be open-minded as you look at information about a patient. do no make careless assumptions. |
| inference | look at the meaning and significance of findings. are there relationships between findings? |
| evaluation | look at all situations objectively. use criteria to determine results of nursing actions. |
| explanation | support your findings and conclusions. |
| self-regulation | reflect on your experiences. identify how you will improve your own performance. |
| truth seeking | seek the truth, be courageous about asking questions, be honest and objective about pursuing questions. |
| open-mindedness | be tolerant of different views; be sensitive to the possibility of your own biases; respect the right of others to have different opinions. |
| analyticity | be alert to potentially problematic situations, anticipate possible results or consequences; value reason; use evidence-based knowledge. |
| systematicity | be organized; focus; work hard in any inquiry. |
| self-confidence | trust in your own reasoning processes. |
| inquisitiveness | be eager to acquire knowledge and learn explanations even when application of the knowledge are not immediately clear. |
| maturity | multiple solutions are acceptable, reflect upon your own judgments; have cognitive maturity. |