Unit 2 Exam Flashcards
What are the 6 skills of critical thinking
Interpretation, analysis, inference, evaluation, explanation, self-regulation
Look for patterns to categorize data. Clarify any data you are uncertain about
Interpretation
Being open minded looking at information about a patient and not making careless assumptions. Does the data reveal what you believe is true or are there other options?
Analysis
Look at the meaning and significance of findings. Are there relationships between findings
Inference
Look at all the situations objectively. Use criteria (expected outcomes, pain characteristics, expected outcomes) to determine results of nursing actions
Evaluation
Support your findings and conclusions. Use knowledge and experience to choose strategies to use in the care of patients
Explanation
Reflect on your experiences. Identify ways you can improve your own performance. What will make you believe that you have been successful?
Self-regulation
What are the 3 levels of critical thinking?
Basic, complex, commitment.
Trusts that experts have the right answer, concrete based on rules and non-individualized care
Basic
Analyze choices independently, weighing benefits and risks, and a variety of different approaches to the problem
Complex
Choose action (or no action) based on risks and benefits, can support it, accountable
Commitment
What are the 8 concepts of critical thinking?
Open mindedness, truth-seeking, flexibility, analytic approach, systemic approach, self-confidence, inquisitiveness, maturity.
What is the health belief model?
Address the relationship between a person’s beliefs and behaviors. Patients perception of susceptibility of illness and the perception of the seriousness of the illness.
What is the health promotion model?
Directed at increasing a patient’s level of wellbeing. Focus on the understanding that each patient has unique characteristics and experiences that affect their behaviors/actions/ideas.
What are the tiers from most important to least important in Maslow’s aka Basic Human Needs model?
Physiological (ABCs), safety, love/belonging, esteem, self actualization
What is the holistic health model?
Promotes optimal health by incorporating active participation of patients in improving their health state
Examples of internal variables
Developmental stage, intellectual background, perception of functioning, emotional factors, spiritual factors
Examples external variables
Family practices, socioeconomic factors, cultural background
What are the three levels of prevention?
Primary, secondary, tertiary
Define primary prevention and give an example
True prevention that lowers the chance that a disease will develop. Health promotion, immunizations, health screening
Define secondary prevention
Focuses on those who have a disease or are at risk to develop a disease. Provided in the home or health care facility
Define tertiary prevention
Occurs when a defect or disability is permanent or irreversible. Aims to help patients achieve as high a level of functioning as possible
What are the 5 stages of risk factor modification?
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
Not intending to make changes in the next 6 months
Precontemplation
