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Thinking and critical thinking Flashcards

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Describe what thinking is.

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The action of using your mind to produce ideas, decisions, and memories

  • personal and automatic
  • involves creation of images
  • complex, multifaceted, dynamic
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describe the think acronym that attempts to explain how we think.

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T = total recall (memory
H = habit (automatic processing)
I = inquiry (questions, seeking solutions)
N = new ideas
K = knowledge of self
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What are some aspects of the knowledge of self (K) part of the think acronym?

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metacognition
self reflection
knowing strengths

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Describe the whole brain model of thinking.

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It is a circle divided into quadrants. Top 2 are cerebral, bottom to are limbic, then L brain on left two and R brain for R two
A D
B C

A: logical, analytic, facts, quantitative
B: organized, sequential, planned detailed
C: interpersonal, feeling based, kinesthetic emotional
D: holistic, intuitive, creative

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Describe the characteristics of thinking of the L brain in the whole brain model.

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  • decision making
  • focus on facts and details
  • language, planning, organizing
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Describe the characteristics of the R brain in the whole brain model.

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  • intuitive and consensual
  • decisions gov’d by what feels right
  • thoughts are in images and metaphors
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What does the white hat of de bono’s 6 thinking hats represent?

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FACTS:

neutral, objective information

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what does the red hat of de bono’s 6 thinking hats represent?

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EMOTIONS:

hunches, intuition, gut feelings

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what does the black hat of de bono’s 6 thinking hats represent?

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CRITIC:

analyst, logical negative

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What does the yellow hat of de bono’s 6 thinking hats represent?

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SUNSHINE:

optimism, logical positive

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what does the green hat of de bono’s 6 thinking hats represent?

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CREATIVE:

growth, possibilities, ideas

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what does the blue hat of de bono’s 6 thinking hats represent?

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COOL:

agenda, process, organizer, overview, decisions

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What are some obstacles to effective thinking?

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  • habits and ruts
  • Excessive anxiety
  • Sleep deprivation
  • Lack of energy
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Describe the difference between critical thinking and normal thinking.

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THINKING is ANY mental activity

CRITICAL THINKING: is purposeful, controlled, and goal directed

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Define critical thinking.

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the process by which RNs make clinical judgements about pt’s needs, concerns, and problems to direct action

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What are the characteristics of a critical thinker?

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Perseverance
Creativity
Curiosity
Integrity
Humility
17
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What are some communications skills that enhance critical thinking?

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Understanding (bidirectional)

Trustworthy

Nurturing personality

Effective reading and writing skills

18
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what are some situational factors that can influence critical thinking ability?

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  • anxiety, stress, fatigue
  • awareness of risks (helps develop plan, but can increase stress)
  • knowledge of factors
  • awareness of resources
  • positive reinforcement
  • evaluative or judgemental styles
  • time limitations
  • environmental distractions
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Identify some barriers to CT

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self focusing
competition
tunnel vision
choosing only one
face saving
Resistance to change
conformity
stereotyping
self-deception
20
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In general, how does CT enhance the nursing process?

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enables nurses to take action based on reason, clinical judgement

21
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How does critical thinking impact assessment?

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helps nurse to know what to assess

  • determines relevant questions
  • analysis
22
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How does critical thinking impact nursing diagnoses?

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gives reasoning skills to develop one

23
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How does critical thinking impact goals in the nursing process?

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gives ability to prioritize

24
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How does critical thinking impact implementation in the nursing process?

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allows for a systematic research based approach

25
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How does critical thinking impact the evaluation part of the nursing process?

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allows for
judgements about outcomes
and for modification

26
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Describe how you would create a concept map

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Place resident in the center of the map

  • cluster resident problems and nursing diagnoses around it
  • draw links reflecting relationships
    consider: diagnoses, symptoms, meds, interventions
27
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What are the 5 stages of critical thinking?

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1) Observe
2) investigate
3) evaluate information and options
4) take action
5) feedback

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