Chapter 4 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Question 1

Analysis

Answer 1

Careful examination of the components of a complex situation or problem

Question 2

Case Studies

Answer 2

Real-life patient situations that are studied and assessed for learning purposes

Question 3

Critical Thinking

Answer 3

Creative action based on professional knowledge and experience involving sound judgment applied with high ethical standards and integrity

Question 4

Critique

Answer 4

Type of evaluation that provides feedback on the quality of a work or creation in the form of an opinion or review

Question 5

Evaluation

Answer 5

Judgment or determination of the quality of a work or creation

Question 6

Laboratory Experiments

Answer 6

Exercises or activities used to reinforce cognitive concepts through the performance of planned steps, usually involving the analysis of data and answering of questions

Question 7

Portfolio

Answer 7

Collection and self-assessment of representative student work and accomplishment

Question 8

Practice Standards

Answer 8

Defining statements of the professional role and performance criteria for a practitione

Question 9

Problem Solving

Answer 9

Answering questions in a methodic manner to resolve a challenging situation

Question 10

Reflection

Answer 10

Use of recording in a journal and personal review of current and past practices to improve future decision-making processes

Question 11

Role Playing

Answer 11

Acting out a situation in a realistic manner in the classroom or laboratory

Question 12

Synthesis

Answer 12

Combining multiple areas of knowledge to create a new work or understanding

Question 13

Teamwork

Answer 13

Collaboration with others on the health care team to provide quality patient care