Critical Thinking 202

Question 1

5 Critical thinking & judgement skills

Answer 1

Analysis, Inference, Evaluation, Explanation, Self-regulation

Question 2

Truth seeking, open-mindedness, analyticity, systematically, self-confidence, inquisitiveness, maturity..what are these concepts for?

Answer 2

Critical thinker

Question 3

Level 1 of critical thinking

Answer 3

Basic
Learner trusts that experts have the right answers for every problem
Concrete & based on a set of rules/principles
Learn to accept diverse opinions & values of experts

Question 4

Level 2 of critical thinking

Answer 4

Complex
Begin to separate themselves from experts
More creative & innovative
Analyze the clinical situation & chooses more independently
Each solution has benefits/risks in making final decision

Question 5

Level 3 of critical thinking

Answer 5

Commitment
Nurses anticipate when to make choices w/out assistance
Accept accountability for decision made
Since taking accountability-nurse considers the results of the decision & determines whether it was appropriate

Question 6

Drawing conclusions from related pieces of evidence & previous experience with the evidence

Answer 6

Clinical Inference

Question 7

Be open minded, don’t make careless assumptions

Answer 7

Analysis

Question 8

Look at the meaning & significances of findings

Answer 8

inference

Question 9

Look at all situations objectively, use criteria (expected outcomes, p! characteristics, etc)

Answer 9

Evaluation

Question 10

Support your findings & conclusions

Answer 10

Explanation