Critical Thinking Flashcards
When do you need critical thinking?
In various situations requiring analysis and decision-making
Critical thinking is essential in scenarios like patient care, medical emergencies, and complex problem-solving.
What is Critical Thinking?
Thinking about your thinking, reflecting, evaluating with purpose
It involves analyzing one’s own thought processes and making informed decisions.
What are the components of critical thinking?
- A mode of thinking
- A way to come up with a creative action or response
- Involves sound judgment applied with high ethical standards and integrity
Why is critical thinking important in healthcare?
It allows for effective decision-making and problem-solving in patient care
Critical thinking is crucial for assessing patient needs and determining appropriate interventions.
What specific examples in healthcare require critical thinking?
- Non-English speaking patient
- Visually or hearing impaired patient
- Children including NICU babies
- Car and motorcycle accidents
- Other trauma victims
- Child abuse / other abuse cases
- Morbidly Obese patients
- Image evaluation for the radiographer
- Medical Emergencies
Which members of the healthcare team need critical thinking skills?
All members of the healthcare team
This includes doctors, nurses, radiologists, and allied health professionals.
Fill in the blank: Critical thinking is a way to come up with a _______.
[creative action or response]
True or False: Critical thinking involves creative action based on professional knowledge.
True
Fill in the blank: Critical thinking involves sound judgment applied with high _______ and integrity.
[ethical standards]
What do the ARRT practice standards describe?
Critical thinking
The ARRT stands for American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
What is the primary goal in patient care according to the text?
To give patients the highest quality care and aid in their diagnosis
What skills are necessary for providing high-quality patient care?
Appropriate decision making and problem solving skills
What methods are used in school to develop critical thinking skills?
- Role Playing
- Lab Experiments
- Case Studies
- Critique
- Reflection on situations or readings
What is the first step involved in problem-solving according to the text?
Identify the problem
This step can be simple or complex and may involve frustration or time.
Second step in problem-solving (iif’s)
Investigate the problem
Examine the issue, what you know versus don’t review all angles and get key factors
What are some questions to ask when investigating the problem?
Are there safety risks or liabilities? Are there technical considerations and is there more than one answer?
What’s the third step in problem solving (iif’s) ?
Formulate a viable solution
Consider develop and formulate all possible solutions or responses
What shouldn’t you forget when formulating a viable solution and what step is this again?
Third step
Don’t forget about ethics and standards get additional help and expertise if needed
What’s the fourth and final step involved in problem-solving? (iif’s))
Select the best solution
Proceeded with the best solution or outcome for the patient, even though more than one option might exist
After proceeding with the best solution, what should you do after?
Reflect on the situation if you would do things different in the future, perhaps from what learned
What helps build the foundation for critical thinking and problem solving on campus?
Lots of experiences
These experiences include class, lab, and clinical settings.
What can students do during practice in a lab setting?
Come up with alternative ideas and troubleshoot
This process enhances problem-solving skills.
How do lab and class experiences benefit students?
Help students form independent thinking and judgments about situations
This is crucial for decision-making in healthcare.
What skills do students learn in teamwork settings within healthcare?
Effective problem solving
Teamwork is essential for successful healthcare delivery.
