Potter 15 (Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgement)

Question 1

Critical thinking is

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Answer 1

a specific train of thought that improves the actual process through which decisions are made.

Question 2

_____ is a specific train of thought that improves the actual process through which decisions are made.

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Answer 2

Critical thinking

Question 3

The ideal critical thinker seeks to be _____ _____ as well as open to the ideas of others.

Answer 3

well informed

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Question 4

The ideal critical thinker seeks to be well informed as well as:

Answer 4

open to the ideas of others.

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Question 5

The Paul and Elder Framework for critical thinking identifies _____ specific components of critical thinking. They are:

Answer 5

3, elements of reasoning, intellectual standards, and intellectual traits.

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Question 6

When using the critical-thinking framework,___ intellectual standards must be applied to each thought.

Answer 6

nine

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Question 7

The practice of nursing also requires clinical reasoning, which has been viewed as interchangeable with ______ ______ though the two differ slightly. Clinical reasoning is considered a type of critical thinking.

Answer 7

critical judgment

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Question 8

____________ categorized the stages of thinking in the nursing and described the critical-thinking skills (ranging from novice to expert) that are acquired as a nurse progresses in their career.

Answer 8

Patricia Benner

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Question 9

In addition to improving personal communication skills, other activities that promote critical thinking and should be encouraged include

Answer 9

reflective journaling, concept maps, engaging and spending time with colleagues, and finding a mentor.

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Question 10

Encouraging clinical thinking and recognizing the ___ rights of clinical reasoning can help identify at-risk patients and improve the quality and safety of nursing care provided.

Answer 10

five

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Question 11

_______ include erroneous assumptions, lack of information, tunnel vision, confirmation bias, illogical thinking, and close-mindedness.

Answer 11

Activities that can hinder critical thinking

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Question 12

In addition to improving personal communication skills, other ___________ and should be encouraged include reflective journaling, concept maps, engaging and spending time with colleagues, and finding a mentor.

Answer 12

activities that promote critical thinking

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