funda of nurs ch 15 Word Scramble

Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

Normal Size Small Size show me how

Question	Answer
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)
define evidence based knowledge	is knowledge based on research or clinical experience
identify the concepts & behaviors of a critical thinker in truth seeking	seek true meaning of situation
identify the concepts & behaviors of a critical thinker in open mindedness	be tolerant of different views & one's own prejudices
identify the concepts & behaviors of a critical thinker analyticity	anticipate possible results or consequences
identify the concepts & behaviors of a critical thinker systematicity	be organized
identify the concepts & behaviors of a critical thinker self confidence	trust in your own reasoning processes
identify the concepts & behaviors of a critical thinker inquisitiveness	be eager to acquire and new knowledge & value learning
identify the concepts & behaviors of a critical thinker maturity	reflect on your own judgments
the 3 levels of critical thinking are	basic, complex & commitment
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
briefly describe the critical thinking level for complex thinking	learners begin to separate themselves from experts & analyze & examine choices more independently, look beyond
briefly describe the critical thinking level for commitment	learners anticipate the need to make choices without assistance from others & accept accountability
focuses on problem resolution	decision making
process for drawing conclusion from related pieces of evidence	inference
systematic ordered approach to gathering data & solving problems	scientific method
obtain information & use info plus what you already know to find solution	Problem solving
5 step clinical decision making approach	Nursing process
careful reasoning so the best options are chosen for the best outcomes	clinical decision making
determining a patient's health status after you have assigned meaning to behavior & symptoms presented	Diagnostic reasoning
list the 5 components of critical thinking	knowledge base, experience, critical thinking competencies, attitudes, standards
refer to policy & procedure manual to review steps of a skill	responsibility
explore & learn more about a patient to make appropriate clinical judgments	curiosity
speak with conviction & always be prepared to perform care safely	confidence
be cautious of an easy answer; look for a pattern & find solution	perseverance
be willing to recommend alternative to nursing care	risk taking
look for different approaches if interventions are not working	creativity
read nursing literature	think independently
take time to be thorough & manage your time effectively	discipline
do not compromise nursing standards or honesty in delivering nursing care	integrity
listen to both sides in any discussion	fairness
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
recognize when you need more information to make a decision	humility
2 standards used in critical thinking model are	intellectual & professional
explain the critical thinking standard intellectual used in the critical thinking model	it is a guideline or principle for rational thought
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
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
define concept mapping in developing critical thinking skills	is a visual presentation of patient problems & interventions that show their relationship to one another
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
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
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
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
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
using this knowledge based on research or clinical expertise that makes you an informed critical thinker you are using	evidence based knowledge
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
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
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
componenets of critical thinking are	experience, competencies, attitudes & standards
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
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
a product of critical thinking that focuses on problem resolution; Following a set of criteria helps to make it thorough and thoughtful	decision making
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
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
Codified sequence of steps used in the formulation, testing, evaluation, and reporting of scientific ideas.	scientific method
Knowledge that is derived from the integration of best research, clinical expertise, and patient values.	evidenced based knowledge
Active, purposeful, organized, cognitive process used to carefully examine one's thinking and the thinking of other individuals.	critical thinking
Process that enables an observer to assign meaning to and classify phenomena in clinical situations by integrating observations and critical thinking.	diagnostic reasoning
once you recieve info about a patient this process begins; It is the analytical process for determining a patient's health problems	diagnostic reasoning
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
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
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
Problem-solving approach that nurses use to define patient problems and select appropriate treatment.	clinical decision making
(1) Judgment or interpretation of informational cues. (2) Taking one proposition as a given and guessing that another proposition follows.	inference
Process that enables an observer to assign meaning to and classify phenomena in clinical situations by integrating observations and critical thinking.	diagnostic reasoning
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
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
Systematic problem-solving method by which nurses individualize care for each patient	nursing process
The five steps assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation are part of the	Nursing Process
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
As a nurse your knowledge base includes information and theory from the basic	sciences, humanities, behavioral sciences, and nursing.
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
The 11 attitudes in critical thinking are	Confidence, Independence, Fairness, Responsibility, Risk taking, Discipline, Perseverance, Creativity, Curiosity, Integrity, Humility
Intellectual standards in critical thinking are	Clear, Precise, Specific, Accurate, Relevant, Plausible, Consistent, Logical, Deep, Broad, Complete, Significant, Adequate (for purpose), Fair
Critical thinking competencies in the nursing process are	General critical thinking, Specific critical thinking, Specific critical thinking in nursing: nursing process
Critical thinking component; Professional standards are	Ethical criteria for nursing judgment, Criteria for evaluation, Professional responsibility
is the process of purposefully thinking back or recalling a situation to discover its purpose or meaning. It is like rewinding a videotape.	reflection
playing back a situation in your head & taking time to honestly review everything you remember about it.	reflection
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
Reflective journal writing is a tool for developing	critical thought and reflection by clarifying concepts.
Reflective writing your back situations gives you the opportunity to define and express the clinical experience in your own words	reflective journaling
The use of a reflective journal improves your	observation and descriptive skills
Process of thinking back or recalling an event to discover the meaning and purpose of that event. Useful in critical thinking	reflection
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
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
Care-planning tool that assists in critical thinking and forming associations between a patient's nursing diagnoses and interventions.	concept map

Created by: larue10510