Exam 1

Question 1

Nursing involves what?

Answer 1

Thinking
Caring
Doing

Question 2

What is critical thinking?

Answer 2

A self-directed process by which we take deliberate steps to think at the highest level of quality.

Question 3

Is critical thinking a step-by-step liner process?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Critical thinking is a process acquired through what?

Answer 4

Hard work
Commitment
Active curiosity toward learning

Question 5

Decision making is the skill that what?

Answer 5

Separates the professional nurses from technical or ancillary staff (CNAs, etc).

Question 6

Critical thinking is a combination of what?

Answer 6

Reasoned thinking
Openness to alternatives
Ability to reflect
A desire to seek truth

Question 7

Critical thinking incorporates what?

Answer 7

Reflection
Language
Intuition

Question 8

Reflection

Answer 8

Purposefully thinking back or recalling a situation to discover its meaning and gain insight into the event

Question 9

A nurse should reflect on what?

Answer 9

• “Did the original plan achieve optimal patient outcomes?”
• If so, “Which interventions were successful?”
• If not, “Which interventions were unsuccessful?”

Question 10

Language

Answer 10

Precise clear language demonstrating focused thinking and distinct communication and expectations to patients and health care team members

Question 11

A nurse should ask the following (language)?

Answer 11

• Did I use language appropriate for the client?

- Did I communicate the message clearly to the provider?

Question 12

Intuition

Answer 12

An inner sensing that facts do not currently support something. Intuition should spark the nurse to search the data to confirm or disprove the feeling.

Question 13

A nurse should ask the following (intuition)?

Answer 13

Did the vital signs reflect any changes that account for the client’s present status?

Question 14

What are the levels of critical thinking?

Answer 14

Basic critical thinking
Complex Critical thinking
Commitment

Question 15

Basica critical thinking

Answer 15

• A nurse trusts the experts and thinks concretely based on the rules
• Results from limited nursing knowledge and experience
• Results from inadequate critical thinking experience

Question 16

Complex Critical thinking

Answer 16

• The nurse begins to express autonomy by analyzing ad examine data to determine the best alternative
• Results from an increase in nursing knowledge, experience, intuition, and more flexible attitudes.

Question 17

Commitment

Answer 17

• The nurse expects to make choices without help from others
• The nurse fully assumes responsibility for those choices
• Results from an expert level of knowledge, experience, developed intuition, and reflective, flexible attitudes

Question 18

Wha are the components of critical thinking?

Answer 18

Knowledge
Experience
Competence
Attitudes

Question 19

Knowledge

Answer 19

• Basic nursing education
• Utilizing evidence based practice
• Continuing education courses
• Advanced degrees and certifications

Question 20

Experience

Answer 20

• Demonstrates an understanding of clinical situations
• Recognizes and analyzes cues for relevance
• Incorporates experience into tuition

Question 21

Competence

Answer 21

Problem solving
Decision solving
Diagnostic reasoning and conclusion
Collaboration

Question 22

Critical thinking Attitudes

Answer 22

Confidence
Independence 
Fair-mindedness
Responsibility 
Risk taking
Discipline 
Perservance 
Creativity
Curiosity
Integrity
Humility

Question 23

Independent Thinking

Answer 23

Do not believe everything you are told.
Listen to hat others think.
Learn from new ideas
Do not accept or reject idea prior to understanding it

Question 24

Intellectual Curiosity

Answer 24

Love to learn new things

Show attitude of curiosity and inquiry (Ask “What If…” or “How could..”

Question 25

Intellectual Humility

Answer 25

- Aware they do not know everything - Consults resources and reference guides - Not too proud to seek wisdom from mentors or ask for help - Re-evaluate their conclusion or actions - Willing to admit when they are wrong.

Question 26

Intellectual Empathy

Answer 26

Try and understand the feelings and perceptions of others | Try to see the situation as the other person sees it

Question 27

Intellectual Courage

Answer 27

Examines their own values and beliefs, as well as the belief of others Willing to rethink, and even reject, previously held beliefs that are not well justified