Lecture 3 - CT Nursing

Question 1

Critical Thinking

Answer 1

Analyzing, Evaluating, making conclusions

Question 2

What is a tool for CT

Answer 2

Evidence Informed Knowledge

Question 3

Informed CT

Answer 3

Integrate most informative research evidence + clinical expertise

Question 4

Skills to CT

Answer 4

Interpretation Analysis Inference Explanation Self-regulation

Question 5

Levels of CT

Answer 5

Level 1: Basic Level 2: Complex Level 3: Commitment

Question 6

Level 1 of CT: Basic

Answer 6

Step by step Follow procedure

Question 7

Level 2 of CT: Complex

Answer 7

Figure out what’s wrong Bigger picture Ex: labour - no epidural - Nurse should find other sol’n for pain/ coping (birthing ball, music, tennis ball)

Question 8

Level 2 of CT: Commitment

Answer 8

• make choices, assume responsibility for decisions - Pt 1st - Pt example: post-pardum, headache/ discharge, post-epidural headache

Question 9

Components of CT (5)

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Answer 9

1. Specific Knowledge Base
2. Experience
3. Competencies
4. Attitudes
5. Standards (Intellectual & Professional)

Question 10

3. CT competencies

Answer 10

A. General CT - scientific method, problem solving, decision making

B. Specific critical thinking in clinical situations - diagnostic reasoning, clinical decision making –” inference

C. Specific CT in Nursing - Use of nursing process: ADPIE

Question 11

Info Literacy

Answer 11

Ability to recognize when info is needed & ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively needed info