Chapter 8: Critical Thinking; Critical Thinking Skills Flashcards
1
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Interpretation
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Be orderly in data collection.
Ex. Use a systematic approach to assess all characteristics of the patient’s pain. Look for pattern to categorize data
2
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Analysis
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Be open-minded as you look at information about a patient. Do not make assumptions
3
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Inference
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Look at the meaning and significance of findings
4
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Evaluation
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Look at all situations objectively and systematically
Reflect on your own behavior and how it affects the evaluation process
5
Q
Explanation
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Support your findings and conclusions. Use scientific knowledge and experience to choose strategies you use in the care of patients
6
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Self-Regulation
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Reflect on your own experiences. Identify way you can improve your own performance
