Critical Thinking & Characteristics

Question 1

Critical thinking is

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the process of intentional higher level thinking to define a client’s problem, examine the evidence-based practice in caring for the client, and make choices in the delivery of care.

Question 2

clinical reasoning

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is the cognitive process that uses thinking strategies to gather and analyze client info, evaluate the relevance of the info, and decide on possible nursing actions to improve the client’s physiological and psychosocial outcomes.

Question 3

Critical thinking is

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an intentional higher level reasoning that is delineated by several factors as a guide for rational judgement and action.

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Critical thinking consists of

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high-level cognitive processes that include problem solving and decision making.

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Inductive Reasoning

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move from specific –> generalized conclusions

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Deductive Reasoning

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moves from general –> specific conclusions

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3 parts of critical thinking

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1. creativity
2. problem solving
3. decision making

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self-aware

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clarifies biases, inclinations, strengths, and limitations; acknowledges when thinking may be influence by emotions or self-interest.

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Genuine/authentic

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shows true self; demonstrates behaviors that indicate stated values

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effective communicator

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listens well (shows deep understanding of others’ thoughts, feelings, and circumstances); speaks and writes with clarity.

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health

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promotes a healthy lifestyle; uses healthy behaviors to manage stress

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careful and prudent

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knows own limits- seeks help as needed; suspends or revises judgment as indicated by new or incomplete data

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confident and resilient

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expresses faith in ability to reason and learn; overcomes disappointments

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honest and upright

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seeks the truth, even if it sheds unwanted light; upholds standards; admits flaws in thinking

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curious and inquisitive

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looks for reasons, explanations, and meaning; seeks new info to broaden understanding

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alert to context

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looks for changes in circumstances that warrant a need to modify thinking or approaches

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analytical and insightful

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identifies relationships; expresses deep understanding

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logical and intuitive

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draws reasonable conclusions (if this is so, then it follows that… because…)
uses intuition as a guide to search for evidence
acts on intuition only with knowledge of risks involved

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open and fair- minded

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shows tolerance for different viewpoints; questions how own viewpoints are influencing thinking

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sensitive to diversity

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expresses appreciation of human differences related to values, culture, personality, or learning style preferences; adapts to preferences when feasible

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creative

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offers alternative solutions and approaches; comes up with useful ideas

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realistic and practical

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admits when things are not feasible

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reflective and self- corrective

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carefully considers meaning of data and interpersonal interactions, asks for feedback; corrects own thinking, is alert to potential errors by self and others, finds ways to avoid future mistakes

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proactive

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anticipates consequences, plans ahead, acts on opportunities

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courageous

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stands up for beliefs, advocates for others, does not hide from challenges

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patient and persistent

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waits for the right moment; perseveres to achieve best results

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flexible

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changes approaches as needed to get the best results

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empathetic

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listens well; shows ability to imagine others’ feelings and difficulties

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improvement-oriented

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self, patients, systems
self- identifies learning needs; finds ways to overcome limitations, seeks out new knowledge.
patients- promotions health care systems; promotes safety, quality, satisfactions, and cost containment.