Critical Reasoning And Critical Thinking

Question 1

Critical thinking…

Answer 1

-is used to identify and evaluate evidence for making decisions
-can be defined as both process and set of skill
-uses evidence-informed knowledge and clinical decision-making process

Question 2

Critical thinking requirements

Answer 2

1. Being well informed (knowledge)
2. Ability to ask questions (inquisitiveness)
3. Being honest in facing personal biases
4. Being willing to reconsider and think differently about issues (maturity)

Question 3

Critical thinking model kataoka-yahiro stages

Answer 3

1. Basic
2. Complex
3. Commitment

Question 4

Basic crit think

Answer 4

1. Based on set of rules
2. Common to think there is only one right answer

Question 5

Complex crit think

Answer 5

1. Analyze choices independently
2. Realize that alternative solution can exist

Question 6

Commitment crit think

Answer 6

1. Work independently
2. Take responsibility

Question 7

5 components of critical thinking

Answer 7

1. Knowledge
2. Experience
3. Competencies
4. Attitudes
5. Standards

Question 8

Cognitive skills

Answer 8

1. Interpretation
2. Analysis
3. Inference
4. Explanation
5. Evaluation
6. Self-regulation

Question 9

General critical thinking competencies

Answer 9

1. Identification of problem
2. Collection of data
3. Formulation of research question/hypothesis
4. Testing question/hypothesis
5. Evaluation of results of test/study

Question 10

Specific critical thinking competencies

Answer 10

In clinical
Use of clinical reasoning
Ex:
nursing process ADPIE
Tanner’s model (notice, interpret, respond, reflect)

Question 11

Clinical judgment is

Answer 11

Interpretation/conclusion about pt’s needs, concerns or health problems and decision to take action, use or modify standard approaches

Question 12

Attitude in critical thinking

Answer 12

1. Independence
2. Fair-mindedness
3. Aware of sled-limits
4. Perseverance
5. Confidence

Question 13

Intellectual standards are

Answer 13

Principles for rational thought
Ex: thoroughness, precision, accuracy, consistency

Question 14

Professional standards are

Answer 14

1. Ethical criteria for nursing judgment
2. Evidence informed criteria for evaluation
3. Professional responsibility (workplace/OIIQ)

Question 15

3 ways to develop critical thinking skills

Answer 15

1. Case based learning
2. Concept mapping
3. Reflective writing

Question 16

Reflective journals are a good way to

Answer 16

Discover purpose and meaning in clinical experience