Chapter 15 Critical Thinking In Nursing Practice

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active, organized, cognitive process used to carefully examine one's thinking and the thinking of others.

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critical thinking

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knowledge based research

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evidence-based knowledge

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a commitment to think clearly, precisely, and accurately and to act on what you know about a situation.

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critical thinking

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The process of drawing conclusions.

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inference

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what are the levels of critical thinking in nursing? (3) Describe them.

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basic-learner depends on experts for the right answers
complex- separate themselves from authorities and make more independent choices.
commitment- makes choices without the assistance of others.

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an approach to looking for the truth or verifying that a set of facts agrees with reality.

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scientific method

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involves evaluating the solution over time to make sure that is effective.

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problem solving

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a product of critical thinking that focuses on problem resolution.

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decision making

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a process of determining a client's health status after you assign meaning to the behaviors, physical signs, and symptoms presented by the client. Begins when you make physical or behavioral observations.

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Diagnostic Reasoning

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a problem-solving activity that focuses on defining client problems and selecting appropriate treatment. Requires careful reasoning so that you choose the options for the best client outcomes on the basis of the client's condition and priority of the problem.

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clinical decision making

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A judgement about the likely course of events and outcome of the diagnosed problem.

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Prognosis

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What are the five steps to the nursing process?

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Assessment
diagnosis
planning
implementation
evaluation

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A clinical decision making approach that diagnoses and treats human responses to actual or potential health problems.

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nursing process

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A blueprint or plan for client care.

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nursing process

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identify a client's health care needs, clearly define a nursing diagnosis or problem, determine priorities of care, set goals and expected outcomes of care, develop and communicate a client centered plan of care, deliver nursing interventions, and evaluate the effects of your care.

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nursing process

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1st component of the critical thinking model---varies according to nurse's education experience, including basic nursing education, continuing education, and additional college degrees.

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specific knowledge base

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2nd component of the critical thinking model--- as a nurse practicing and making decisions about client care is how critical thinking in decision making will develop. clinical situations assists the nurse in learning from observing, sensing, talking/interacting with families, and reflecting on all experiences.

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Experience in Nursing

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3rd component of the critical thinking model----the cognitive processes a nurse uses to make judgements.

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critical thinking competencies

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4th component of the critical thinking model----define how a successful critical thinker approaches a problem

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attitudes

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what are the 11 attitudes for critical thinking?

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confidence, independent thinker, fairness, responsibility and accountability, risk taking, discipline, perseverance, creativity, curiosity, integrity, humility

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1 of the attitudes needed for critical thinking-----feel certain for accomplishing a task or goal; grows with experience; builds trust between you and your client.

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confidence

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1 of the attitudes needed for critical thinking---learn to consider a wide range of ideas and concepts before forming an opinion or making a judgement; consider all sides of a situation and challenge the ways others think and look for rational and logical answers to problems.

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independent thinker

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1 of the 11 attitudes of a critical thinker----deal with situations justly and hear both sides of a story.

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fairness

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1 of the 11 attitudes of a critical thinker---competent in performing nursing therapies in making clinical decisions about clients; answerable for the outcome of your actions; reliable and willing to recognize when nursing care is ineffective.

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responsibility and accountability

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1 of the 11 attitudes of a critical thinker---trying different ways to solve problems but considering all options and analyzing any potential danger to client

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risk taking

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1 of the 11 attitudes of a critical thinker---misses few details and follows an orderly or systematic approach when taking action.

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discipline

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1 of the 11 attitudes of a critical thinker---determined to find effective solutions to client care problems.

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perseverance

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1 of the 11 attitudes of a critical thinker----original thinking

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creativity

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1 of the 11 attitudes of a critical thinker----motivation to inquire further

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curiosity

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1 of the 11 attitudes of a critical thinker----question and test their own knowledge and beliefs; honest and willing to admit to mistakes or inconsistencies in his own behavior, ideas, and beliefs; always follows the highest standards of practice.

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integrity

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1 of the 11 attitudes of a critical thinker---admitting to any limitations in your knowledge and skill; admitting when you do not know something.

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humility

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5th component for critical thinking---

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standards

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what are the 2 standards for critical thinking?

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intellectual and professional standards

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clear, precise specific,accurate, relevant, plausible, consistent, deep, broad, complete, significant, adequate, and fair standards.

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intellectual standards

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1 of the standards for critical thinking---- ethical criteria for nursing judgement; criteria for evaluation; standards are cited in the nurse practice act.

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professional standards