N200 Lecture Ch. 01 Critical Thinking

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A technique that uses a graphic depiction of linear and non-linear relationships to represent critical thinking.

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Concept mapping

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The application of a set of questions to a particular situation or idea to determine essential information and ideas and discard superfluous ones.

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Critical analysis

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An intentional higher level reasoning process that is drawn by one's worldview, knowledge, and experience with skills, attitudes, and standards as a guide for rational judgement and action.

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Critical thinking

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Critical thinking is an essential component of:

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Professional accountability and quality nursing care.

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A systematic, rational method of planning and providing individualized nursing care.

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Nursing process

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In this, the nurse obtains information that clarifies the nature of the problem and suggests possible solutions.

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Problem solving

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The understanding or learning of things without the conscious use of reasoning.

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Intuition

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To reason – an intellectual (cognitive process) in which conclusions are reached.

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Thinking

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reflective and reasonable thinking that focuses on what to believe and do.

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Critical thinking

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an active organized, cognitive process used to carefully examine one’s thinking & the thinking of others.

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Critical thinking

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recognizing an issue exists, analyzing information,
evaluating information & making conclusions.

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Critical thinking

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Problem solving:

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One correct answer is often sought.
Problem solving is often guided by policy & standards of care.

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Critical thinking:

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Several unique answers are often sought.
Critical thinking is unguided with no set standard and the problem may have never been seen before.

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What is the difference between problem solving and critical thinking?

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Problem solving often searches for one correct answer.
In Critical thinking, several answers can be sought.
In Problem solving, policy guides action; in Critical thinking, there is no set standard and the issue may never have been seen before.

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“Higher-order thinking skills" are concentrated on the top ________ levels of Bloom's Taxonomy:

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three; evaluation, synthesis, and analysis.

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What are the categories in Bloom's taxonomy?

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Evaluation
Synthesis
Analysis
Application
Comprehension
Knowledge

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Clinical Decisions in Nursing Practice:
Clients have problems for which:

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no textbook answers exist.

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Clinical Decisions in Nursing Practice:
Nurses need to seek:

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knowledge, act quickly & make sound clinical decisions.

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Clinical Decisions in Nursing Practice:

This separates professional nurses from technical & ancillary staff.

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Clinical decision-making skills

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What are the attitudes that foster Critical Thinking?

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Independence
Fair-mindedness
Insight into Egocentricity
Curiosity
Perseverance
Intellectual humility
Intellectual courage to challenge SQ
Integrity
Confidence

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Attitudes that foster Critical Thinking...
Independence:

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Think for yourself.

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Attitudes that foster Critical Thinking...
Fair-mindedness:

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Consider opposing points of view before rejecting them.

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Attitudes that foster Critical Thinking...
Insight into Egocentricity:

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Be open to the possibility that personal biases or customs can affect thinking. Examine your own biases.

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Attitudes that foster Critical Thinking...
Curiosity:

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Don't be afraid to question tradition to be sure it is still valid.

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Attitudes that foster Critical Thinking...
Perseverance:

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Be determined in finding effective solutions in spite of difficulties and frustrations.

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Attitudes that foster Critical Thinking...
Intellectual humility:

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An awareness of the limits of one's own knowledge; be willing to admit what you don't know.

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Attitudes that foster Critical Thinking...
Intellectual courage to challenge the Status QUO

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Recognize that common beliefs are sometimes false or misleading. Values and beliefs are not always acquired rationally.

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Attitudes that foster Critical Thinking...
Integrity:

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Question your own knowledge and beliefs as quickly and thoroughly as you challenge those of others.

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Attitudes that foster Critical Thinking...
Confidence:

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Be brave to examine the SQ, even if social sanctions for non-conformity are severe.

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What are some techniques in Critical Thinking?

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Critical analysis
Inductive & deductive reasoning
Making valid inferences
Differentiating facts from opinions
Evaluating the credibility
Clarifying concepts
Recognizing assumptions

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In Problem solving, the nurse obtains information that:

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Clarifies the nature of the problem and suggests possible solutions. The possible solutions are evaluated and the best one is chosen to be implemented.

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Commonly used approaches to Problem Solving include:

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Trial and Error, Intuition, and the Research Process.

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Problem solving in which a number of approaches are tried until a solution is found.

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Trail and Error. Can be dangerous in nursing because a client might suffer harm in one of the "error" approaches.

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Problem solving in which judgement is made with limited evidence to support the conclusion.

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Intuition.

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Problem solving process that is formalized, logical, and systematic.

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the Research Process.

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what are the five components of Clinical Judgement?

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Knowledge base
Experience
Nursing Process
Attitudes
Standards

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What two activities can help develop Clinical Judgement skills?

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Reflective journaling and Concept mapping.

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Developing Clinical Judgement:
A tool used to clarify concepts through reflection by thinking back or recalling situations.

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Reflective journaling

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Developing Clinical Judgement:

a visual representation of client problems & interventions that illustrates an interrelationship.

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Concept mapping

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A reasoning process used to reflect on & analyze thoughts, actions & knowledge:

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Clinical Judgement Synthesis

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Clinical Judgement Synthesis requires:

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Requires the use of the nursing process to make clinical
care decisions and a desire to grow intellectually.

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Advice from A Harvard Brain Specialist:

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Hang out with friends
Don’t live on autopilot
Work both sides of your brain
Have fun!
Move!
Eat brain food

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Facts:

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Statements that can be verified through investigation.

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Inferences:

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Conclusions drawn from the facts; going beyond facts to make a statement about something not currently known.

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Judgements:

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Evaluation of facts that reflect values or other criteria; a type of opinion.

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Opinions:

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Beliefs formed over time; includes judgements that may fit facts or may be erroneous.