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Critical thinking The ability to apply higher order cognitive skills and the disposition to be deliberate about thinking that lead to action that is logical and appropriate
Clinical reasoning Is the ability to focus and filter clinical data to recognize what is most and least important so the nurse can identify if an actual problem is present
Combines the critical thinking l, critical reasoning and repetitive decision making skills of a nurse Clinical judgement
Processes that depend on critical thinking Problem solving, decision making, reasoning, judgement
Problem solving Systematic analytic approach to finding a solution to a problem
Decision making Choosing a solution or answer from among different options often considered a step in the problem solving process
Reasoning Logical thinking that links thoughts ideas and facts together in a meaningful way used in scientific inquiry and problem solving
Judgment The result or decision related to the processes of thinking and reasoning
Being easily understood or precise in thought and style (gateway standard) Clarity
Representing something in a true and correct way Accuracy
Providing sufficient detail to understand exactly what was meant Precision
Providing sufficient detail to understand exactly what was meant Precision
Focusing on facts and ideas directly related and pertinent to a topic Relevance
Getting beneath the surface of the topic or problem to identify and manage related complexities Depth
Considering a topic problem or issue from every relevant viewpoint Breadth
Using a mutually supportive and sensible combination of thoughts and facts to form a conclusion Logic
Concentrating bon the most important information when considering an issue Significance
Thinking or acting in accord with reason and without bias Fairness
Is described as the ability of individuals to monitor their own and others feelings and emotions, discriminate baking them, and use the info to guide both their thinking and actions. Emotional intelligence
Essential critical thinking traits Confidence, thinking independent, fairness, responsibility and accountability, risk taking, discipline, perserverence, creativity, curiosity, integrity, humility
Feeling certain about one's ability to accomplish a goal Confidence
Considering a wide range of ideas before coming to a conclusion Thinking independently
Avoiding bias or prejudice and dealing with a situation in a just manner Fairness
Acting on sound knowledge and acknowledge actions as ones own Responsibility and accountability
Being willing to try new ideas Risk taking
Following orderly thinking to do what is best Discipline
Staying determined to work until the goal is achieved Perserverence
Formulating new ideas and alternate approaches Creativity
Being motivated to achieve and asking why Curiosity
Being honest and willing to adhere to principles in the face of adversity Integrity
Admitting ones limitations Humility
Verifying that the information or data collected are "factual, accurate, and complete" Validation
Uses specific facts or details to make conclusions and generalizatons, it proceeds from specific to general Inductive reasoning
Involves generating facts or details from a major theory, generalization, or premise
Palpation Assessing internal organs with the use of ones hand
Inspection The observation of external body parts with the naked eye
Percussion Is a method of tapping on the abdominal surface to assess the internal organs
Auscultation Is a method of listening to heart sounds lung sounds or bowel sounds
Inspection, percussion, palpation, and auscultation Are the techniques of physical assessment
Clinical practice protocol Is a set of guidelines that helps health-care providers make decisions about appropriate health care
Assessment is the First step and involves the collection of patient information through interviews and physical exams
Secondary data is Data collected by the nurse from family and friends
Planning is the _____ step Third
Standing order Printed document that consists of orders for management of clinical problems
Phlebitis Includes redness or inflammation
Short term goals are achieved in A few days to a week
During the planning stages the nurse prioritizes various nursing diagnosis such as Set long and short term goals, chooses outcome indicators, and identifies interventions to address patient goals
Planning involves _____ with and _____ of patient care activities to other health care team members Collaboration and delegation
Planning involves Setting priorities, prescribing nursing interventions, identifying expected outcomes,band identifying patient centered goals
Establishing short and long term goals, prioritizing the patients nursing diagnosis, identifying interventions to address patient goals Planning phase
Advanced age, fluid retention, impaired sensation,and physical immobilization Impaired skin integrity (ICNP)
What factors would have a significant impact on the implementation phase of the nursing process Protocol, prescription, standing order, clinical pathways
Which diagnoses would be considered as actual nursing diagnoses Hypothermia, Wandering, Altered social interaction
Is the process by which the nurse collects all the data and revises the care plan after evaluation Assessment
Examining a condition or situation and judging of the desired change has occurred Evaluation
What nursing action action is an example of using critical thinking in the implementation phase of the nursing process
Review all complications associated with the interventions
In which step of the nursing process would the nurse choose the outcome indicators Planning
Which concerns would the nurse address during the implementation phase of the nursing process Providing patient centered care and safety, determining any negative impact of nursing interventions on the patient
Which concept in the critical thinking model focuses on teamwork and conflict management Interpersonal skills
Asking the patient about his complaints, Asking about a the patients current medications, Asking about the patients past and family medical history Assessment phase
Teaching the patient and his family about medications Implementation
Determining bif the patient and his family understand the info about the medication Evaluation
Admission of mistakes is an example of Humility
Perserverence Staying determined until achieving a goal
Reasoning Helps in linking thoughts and ideas to develop a solution
Which critical thinking attitude possess to develop new solutions to patient related problems Creativity
Which characteristics would the nursing student adopt to become a good critical thinker Analysis, Inquisitive, Systematic thinking
Which technique would the student nurse use to develop critical thinking skills and bring theory into practice Concept mapping, Reflective journaling, Discussion with colleagues
In which way does a concept map improve thinking skills Data in a plan of care can be visualized, learning can be summarized when preparing for exams, understanding subject matter can be enhanced , assessment data can be organized in a meaningful way
Which character traits are needed by a nurse to develop the ability to think critically Honesty, creativity, confidence
Which attitudes are essential for critical thinking Confidence, Fairness, Discipline, Curiosity
Relevant data about the patient can he better synthesized, meaningful patterns from diverse patient info are generated, and they are visual presentations of relationships between problems and interventions Concept map
Intellectual standards of critical thinking Logic, relevance, significance
According to Paul which intellectual standards should a nurse possess for critical thinking Clear, plausible, complete
Which strategies focus on improving critical thinking skills through written work Noting key facts, reviewing study notes, identifying knowledge gaps
Which process helps analyze an issue a systematic approach Problem solving
The process of analyzing the problem in a systematic way Problem solving
Use of a pain rating scale on a postoperative unit to uniformly assess patients pain severity is an example of which intellectual standard Precision
Deductive reasoning A method of critical thinking. It involves the use of gathered info to derive a conclusion
Inductive reasoning Involves the use of simple observations such as a single laboratory finding to make a conclusion
Validation The nurse critically determines whether the info gathered is factual
Which strategies would a nursing instructor describe to assist students in improving their critical thinking Self regulation, Talk aloud learning, asking how questions
Which actions performed by the nurse demonstrate interpretive skills related to laboratory data Explaining the data to the patient, identifying the significance of the data, identifying the effects of the medication
Interpretation involves The process of explaining the data to the patient and identifying the significant findings that are addressed while planning the care
Integrity in critical thinking means The nurse should follow the highest standards of practice, the nurse should be honest and accept his or her mistakes or inadequacy, the nurse should be open minded and need arises she should question herself
Interpretation skills Clarifying questionable data, being orderly in data collection, looking for patterns to categorize data
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