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Fundamentals of nursing 8e ch 15 complete

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define steps of critical thinking   involves recognizing that an issue exists, analyzing info about issue, eval info & making conclusion (it is the core of nursing competency)  
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define evidence based knowledge   is knowledge based on research or clinical experience  
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identify the concepts & behaviors of a critical thinker in truth seeking   seek true meaning of situation  
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identify the concepts & behaviors of a critical thinker in open mindedness   be tolerant of different views & one's own prejudices  
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identify the concepts & behaviors of a critical thinker analyticity   anticipate possible results or consequences  
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identify the concepts & behaviors of a critical thinker systematicity   be organized  
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identify the concepts & behaviors of a critical thinker self confidence   trust in your own reasoning processes  
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identify the concepts & behaviors of a critical thinker inquisitiveness   be eager to acquire and new knowledge & value learning  
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identify the concepts & behaviors of a critical thinker maturity   reflect on your own judgments  
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the 3 levels of critical thinking are   basic, complex & commitment  
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briefly describe the critical thinking level for basic thinking   the learner trusts that experts have the right answers for every problem; thinking is concrete & based on a set of rules or principles  
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briefly describe the critical thinking level for complex thinking   learners begin to separate themselves from experts & analyze & examine choices more independently, look beyond  
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briefly describe the critical thinking level for commitment   learners anticipate the need to make choices without assistance from others & accept accountability  
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focuses on problem resolution   decision making  
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process for drawing conclusion from related pieces of evidence   inference  
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systematic ordered approach to gathering data & solving problems   scientific method  
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obtain information & use info plus what you already know to find solution   Problem solving  
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5 step clinical decision making approach   Nursing process  
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careful reasoning so the best options are chosen for the best outcomes   clinical decision making  
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determining a patient's health status after you have assigned meaning to behavior & symptoms presented   Diagnostic reasoning  
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list the 5 components of critical thinking   knowledge base, experience, critical thinking competencies, attitudes, standards  
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refer to policy & procedure manual to review steps of a skill   responsibility  
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explore & learn more about a patient to make appropriate clinical judgments   curiosity  
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speak with conviction & always be prepared to perform care safely   confidence  
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be cautious of an easy answer; look for a pattern & find solution   perseverance  
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be willing to recommend alternative to nursing care   risk taking  
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look for different approaches if interventions are not working   creativity  
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read nursing literature   think independently  
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take time to be thorough & manage your time effectively   discipline  
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do not compromise nursing standards or honesty in delivering nursing care   integrity  
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listen to both sides in any discussion   fairness  
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a continuous process characterized by open-mindedness, continual inquiry, and perseverance, combined with a willingness to look at each unique patient situation and determine which identified assumptions are true and relevant   critical thinking  
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recognize when you need more information to make a decision   humility  
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2 standards used in critical thinking model are   intellectual & professional  
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explain the critical thinking standard intellectual used in the critical thinking model   it is a guideline or principle for rational thought  
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explain the critical thinking standard professional used in the critical thinking model   refers to evidence based ethical criteria for nursing judgments used for evaluation & criteria for professional responsibility  
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define reflective journaling in developing critical thinking skills   is the process of purposefully thinking back or recalling a situation to discover its purpose or meaning  
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define concept mapping in developing critical thinking skills   is a visual presentation of patient problems & interventions that show their relationship to one another  
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clinical decision making requires the nurse to ___ & why: a) follow the HC providers orders for patient care or B) establish & weight criteria in deciding the best choice of therapy for a patient   establish & weigh criteria in deciding the best choice of therapy b/c it involves recognizing issue exists, analyzing info, eval info & making conclusion  
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the nurse observes the clinical situation, asks questions, considers what she knows about postoperative pain and risk for immobility, and takes action. The nurse applies   critical thinking  
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Which is not one of the 5 steps of the nursing process: planning, evaluation, assessment, hypothesis testing; & why   hypothesis & testing b/c the 5 steps are assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention & evaluation  
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Gathering, verifying, & communicating data about patient to establish a data base is an example of which component of the nursing process: planning, eval, assessment, implementation, nursing diagnosis & why   assessment b/c it is identifying a patient's health care needs  
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completing nursing actions needed to accomplish a care plan is an example of which component of the nursing process & why: planning, eval, assessment, implementation, diagnosis   implementation b/c you are implementing nursing actions  
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using this knowledge based on research or clinical expertise that makes you an informed critical thinker you are using   evidence based knowledge  
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involves recognizing that an issue (e.g., patient problem) exists, analyzing information about the issue (e.g., clinical data about a patient), evaluating information (reviewing assumptions and evidence) and making conclusions   critical thinking  
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considers what is important in each clinical situation, imagines and explores alternatives, considers ethical principles, and makes informed decisions about the care of patients   a critical thinker  
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Critical thinking is a way of thinking about a situation that always asks   Why, What am I missing; What do I really know about this patient's situation and “What are my options  
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componenets of critical thinking are   experience, competencies, attitudes & standards  
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a way to solve problems using reasoning; a systematic, ordered approach to gathering data & solving prob; looks for truth or verifies facts agrees w/reality. Nurse researchers use when testing research questions in nursing practice situations   the scientific method  
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What are the five steps of scientific method   Identifying the problem, Collecting data, Formulating a question or hypothesis, Testing the question or hypothesis, Evaluating results of the test or study  
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a product of critical thinking that focuses on problem resolution; Following a set of criteria helps to make it thorough and thoughtful   decision making  
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Process involving critical appraisal of information that results from recognizing a problem and ends with generating, testing, and evaluating a conclusion. Comes at the end of critical thinking.   decision making  
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Methodical, systematic approach to explore conditions and develop solutions, including analysis of data, determination of causative factors, and selection of appropriate actions to reverse or eliminate the problem.   problem solving  
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Codified sequence of steps used in the formulation, testing, evaluation, and reporting of scientific ideas.   scientific method  
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Knowledge that is derived from the integration of best research, clinical expertise, and patient values.   evidenced based knowledge  
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Active, purposeful, organized, cognitive process used to carefully examine one's thinking and the thinking of other individuals.   critical thinking  
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Process that enables an observer to assign meaning to and classify phenomena in clinical situations by integrating observations and critical thinking.   diagnostic reasoning  
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once you recieve info about a patient this process begins; It is the analytical process for determining a patient's health problems   diagnostic reasoning  
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this requires you to assign meaning to the behaviors & physical signs & symptoms presented by a patient; begins when you interact with a patient or make physical or behavioral observations.   diagnostic reasoning  
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Nurses do not make medical diagnoses, but they do assess & monitor patients closely & compare signs & symptoms w/those that are common to a medical diagnosis; helps HC providers pinpoint the nature of a problem more quickly & select proper therapies   diagnostic reasoning  
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the process of drawing conclusions from related pieces of evidence & previous experience w/the evidence; involves forming patterns of information from data before making a diagnosis   inference  
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Problem-solving approach that nurses use to define patient problems and select appropriate treatment.   clinical decision making  
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(1) Judgment or interpretation of informational cues. (2) Taking one proposition as a given and guessing that another proposition follows.   inference  
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Process that enables an observer to assign meaning to and classify phenomena in clinical situations by integrating observations and critical thinking.   diagnostic reasoning  
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requires careful reasoning (i.e., choosing the options for the best patient outcomes on the basis of the patient's condition and the priority of the problem).   clinical dicision making  
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competency when delivering patient care; a five-step clinical decision-making approach: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation; Purpose is to diagnose & treat human responses to actual or potential health problems   Nursing Process  
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Systematic problem-solving method by which nurses individualize care for each patient   nursing process  
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The five steps assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation are part of the   Nursing Process  
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according to the critical thinking model are five components of critical thinking for nurses to make clinical judgments   knowledge base, experience, critical thinking competencies (with emphasis on the nursing process), attitudes, and standards  
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As a nurse your knowledge base includes information and theory from the basic   sciences, humanities, behavioral sciences, and nursing.  
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11 Critical thinking attitudes are guidelines for how to approach a problem or decision-making situation. Knowing when you need more info, when info is misleading, & recognizing your own knowledge limits are examples of   how critical thinking attitudes guide decision making  
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The 11 attitudes in critical thinking are   Confidence, Independence, Fairness, Responsibility, Risk taking, Discipline, Perseverance, Creativity, Curiosity, Integrity, Humility  
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Intellectual standards in critical thinking are   Clear, Precise, Specific, Accurate, Relevant, Plausible, Consistent, Logical, Deep, Broad, Complete, Significant, Adequate (for purpose), Fair  
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Critical thinking competencies in the nursing process are   General critical thinking, Specific critical thinking, Specific critical thinking in nursing: nursing process  
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Critical thinking component; Professional standards are   Ethical criteria for nursing judgment, Criteria for evaluation, Professional responsibility  
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is the process of purposefully thinking back or recalling a situation to discover its purpose or meaning. It is like rewinding a videotape.   reflection  
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playing back a situation in your head & taking time to honestly review everything you remember about it.   reflection  
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is a conscious process of thinking, analyzing, & learning from your work situations by way of journaling or regularly meeting with colleagues to explore work situations and self-evaluate   reflection  
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Reflective journal writing is a tool for developing   critical thought and reflection by clarifying concepts.  
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Reflective writing your back situations gives you the opportunity to define and express the clinical experience in your own words   reflective journaling  
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The use of a reflective journal improves your   observation and descriptive skills  
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Process of thinking back or recalling an event to discover the meaning and purpose of that event. Useful in critical thinking   reflection  
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a visual representation of patient problems & interventions shows their relationships to one another; a nonlinear picture of a patient that can then be used for comprehensive care planning   concept map  
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The primary purpose of concept mapping is to better   synthesize relevant data about a patient, including assessment data, nursing diagnoses, health needs, nursing interventions, and evaluation measures  
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Care-planning tool that assists in critical thinking and forming associations between a patient's nursing diagnoses and interventions.   concept map  
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