Ch 15: Critical Thinking Flashcards
Critical Thinking
A continuous process characterized by open mindedness, continual inquiry, and perserverance, combined with a willingness to look at each unique patient situation and determine which identified assumptions are true and relevant.
Steps of scientific method
- identify the problem
- Collect data
- formulate a question or hypothesis
- Test the question or hypothesis
- Evaluate results of the test or study
Problem solving
involves evaluating the solution over time to make sure that it is effective. It becomes necessary to try different options if a problem recurs.
Decision making
is a product of critical thinking that focuses on problem resolution
Diagnostic reasoning
is the analytical process for determining a patients health problems.
Clinical decision making
requires careful reasoning, i.e. choosing the options for the best patient outcomes on the basis of the patients condition and the priority of the problem.
5 components for critical thinking
knowledge base, experience, critical thinking competencises, attitudes, and standards
Reflection
is the process of purposefully thinking back or recalling a situation to discover its purpose or meaning
Reflective journal
writing is a tool for developing critical thought and reflection by clarifying concepts. Gives you the opportunity to define and express the clinical experience in your own words.
Concept map
Is a visual representation of patient problems and interventions that shows their relationships to one another. It offers a nonlinear picture of a patient that can then be used for comprehensive care planning. Purpose is to better synthesize relevant data about a patient, including assessment data, nursing diagnoses, health needs, nursing interventions, and evaluation measures. Holistic view of the patient
