Critical Thinking

Question 1

Critical Thinking

Answer 1

Mode of thinking in which the thinker improves the quality of his/her thinking by skillfully analyzing, assessing and reconstructing it.

Question 2

Steps of Clinical Thinking

Answer 2

Interpretation–> analysis–> Inference–> Evaluation–> Explanation–> Self Regulation

Question 3

Components of Critical Thinking in Nursing

Answer 3

Specific Knowledge Base, Experience in Nursing, Critical Thinking Competencies, Attitudes for Critical Thinking, Standards for Critical Thinking

Question 4

Clinical Reasoning

Answer 4

Defined in practice-based disciplines as the application of critical thinking to the clinical situations. Applying the knowledge you have ti a situation along with experience. Pulling from all different areas of knowledge to make the best reasoned decision for the patient

Question 5

Clinical Judgement

Answer 5

An interpretation or conclusion about a patients needs, concerns or health problems and/or the decision to take action (or not)