Critical Thinking Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are the six steps suggested by Neil Thompson for developing reflective practice?
- Read
- Ask
- Watch
- Feel
- Talk
- Think
These steps help in cultivating critical, constructive, and creative thinking necessary for reflective practice.
What are the three most relevant types of experience in professional practice?
- Intellectual
- Emotional
- Subjective
These types of experiences contribute to personal notions of reality and ‘know how’ learning.
What are the two types of reflection identified by Donald Schon?
- Reflection-in-action
- Reflection-on-action
These reflect different approaches professionals use to conceptualize and articulate their knowledge.
What is the main purpose of reflective practice in nursing?
To reflect upon practice and learn from it.
Reflective practice is required by the Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies.
What are the components of Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle?
- Description
- Action Plan
- Conclusion
- Evaluation
- Feelings
Each component helps in analyzing and learning from an event.
What is the definition of critical thinking as it relates to nursing practice?
A process where different information is gathered, thought about, questioned, and evaluated to understand a topic or issue.
Critical thinking involves continually questioning and making judgments based on evidence.
What are the two types of reasoning involved in critical thinking?
- Inductive reasoning
- Deductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning leads to probable conclusions, while deductive reasoning leads to more certain conclusions.
What is the focus of the white hat in the Six Thinking Hats method?
Neutral and objective, concerned with facts and figures.
This hat emphasizes data-driven analysis.
List the six domains involved in the clinical reasoning process.
- Gathering relevant information and data
- Making appropriate judgments and decisions
- Setting priorities and goals
- Preparing for and taking action
- Evaluating impacts and outcomes
- Learning from the process to inform future practice
These domains are essential for effective clinical reasoning.
What is the significance of developing clinical reasoning skills in nursing?
People’s lives depend on it.
Clinical reasoning is challenging due to the dynamic clinical context and the risks involved in decision-making.
Fill in the blank: Reflective practice involves a sense of _______.
[self]
Self-awareness is crucial for modifying personal behavior based on experiences.
What is the purpose of evaluation in reflective practice?
To give value to an event and recognize all its components.
Evaluation requires judgment about what went well and what didn’t.
What is required for honest reflection in practice?
100% honesty
Honest exploration of an event is crucial for effective learning.
What does the analysis of a situation involve?
Breaking it down into its components or parts.
This helps explore the event’s parts separately to understand the overall outcome.
True or False: Reflection is only about identifying what went wrong in an event.
False
Reflection is about learning from experiences, including successes and areas for improvement.
