Critical thinking in nursing practice

Question 1

Critical thinking

Answer 1

the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Question 2

Clinical jusgement

Answer 2

conclusion about patients needs and health

Question 3

Critical thinking is…

Answer 3

acknowledging issue exists, analyzing information, evaluating information, and drawing connclusion

Question 4

General competencies

Answer 4

Scientific method, problem solving, decision making

Question 5

Specific competencies

Answer 5

Diagnostic reasoning and inferencing, clinical descion making

Question 6

stress can cause

Answer 6

poor work productiviy, impaired decision making and communication, reduced ability to cope