CT 4

Question 1

Break up the presentation/question into parts (cues) to determine meaning (i.e. normal vs. abnormal). Identify cues.

Answer 1

Analyzing

Question 2

Cluster cues to determine meaning

Answer 2

Analyzing

Question 3

Generates hypotheses

Answer 3

Analyzing

Question 4

• Use research based standards/rules to rule in or rule out hypothesis

Answer 4

Applying standards

Question 5

• NDX defining characteristics, related factors and risk states; patho

Answer 5

Applying standards

Question 6

• Making a judgment as to “fit”

Answer 6

Applying standards

Question 7

• Look for differences and similarities

Answer 7

Discriminating

Question 8

• Does this help confirm or disconfirm hypothesis

Answer 8

Discriminating

Question 9

Do you need more information to solve this problem?

Answer 9

Information seeking

Question 10

• Draw conclusions

Answer 10

Logical reasoning

Question 11

• If this then probably that

Answer 11

Logical reasoning

Question 12

• Confirm or disconfirm DX

Answer 12

Logical reasoning

Question 13

• Predict potential patient problems and envision a plan & desired outcomes

Answer 13

Predicting

Question 14

• How will this prob/plan affect patient safety? If I do this then….

Answer 14

Predicting

Question 15

• How will you recognize this same concept/problem in other situations?

Answer 15

Transforming knowledge

Question 16

do you believe in your reasoning abilities?

Answer 16

Confidence

Question 17

Have you considered the entire situation of this problem? Age, co-morbidities, medication, etc.

Answer 17

Contextual perspective

Question 18

Were you eager to correctly interpret the situation/problem and did you use observation and thoughtful questioning to explore possibilities?

Answer 18

Inquisitiveness

Question 19

• Did you use research-based process and research-based criteria to interpret the situation/problem?

Answer 19

Intellectual integrity

Question 20

• Guessing without a basis for deriving meaning does not count

Answer 20

Intellectual integrity

Question 21

Did you recognize anything that seemed familiar from past experiences?

Answer 21

Intuition-pattern recognition

Question 22

Were you open to other possible interpretations of the situation/data?

Answer 22

Open-mindedness

Question 23

Were you determined to accurately interpret the situation/problem?

Answer 23

Perseverance

Question 24

Did you constantly reflect on your thinking, assumptions, and decisions to assure accurate interpretation of data?

Answer 24

Reflection