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Critical Thinking
Chapter 15
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
08/22/2012

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Scientific method
Definition
Systematic, ordered approach to gathering data and solving problems
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Problem solving
Definition
Obtain information and then use the information plus what you already know to find a solution
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Decision making
Definition
Focuses on problem solving
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Diagnostic reasoning
Definition
The analytical process for determining a patient’s health problems.
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Inference
Definition
Process of drawing conclusions from related pieces of evidence. Looking at the meaning and significance of findings.
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Clinical decision making
Definition
Careful reasoning so the best options are chosen for the best outcomes
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What are the five of the NURSING PROCESS?
Definition
I. assessment
II. diagnosis
III. Planning
IV. implementation
V. evaluation
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Critical thinking
Definition
Recognizing that an issuer exists, evaluation information, and making conclusions.
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Evidenced- based knowledge
Definition
Use of current best evidence from nursing research, clinical expertise, practiced trends, and patient preference to guide nursing decisions about care provided for patients.
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confidence
Definition
Speak with conviction and always be prepared to inform care safely
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Fairness
Definition
Listen to both sides of the discussion
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Risk taking
Definition
Be willing to recommend alternative approaches to nursing care
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Interpretation
Definition
Being orderly in data collection while looking for patterns to categorize data.
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Analysis
Definition
Open-mindedness, not making carless assumptions about data. Always be sure of data or look for other options.
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Evaluation
Definition
Look at situations objectively. Use criteria to determine results of nursing actions. Reflect on your own behavior.
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Explanation
Definition
Support your findings and conclusions. Use knowledge and experience to choose strategies to use in the care of patients.
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Self-regulation
Definition
Reflect on your experiences. Identify the ways you can improve your own performance.
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Truth seeking
Definition
Seek the true meaning of the situation. Be courageous, honest, and objective about asking questions.
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Open-minedness
Definition
Be tolerant of different views; be sensitive to the possibility of your own prejudices; respect the right of others to have different opinions.
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Analyticity
Definition
Analyze potentially problematic situations; anticipate possible results or consequences; value reason; use evidence- based knowledge.
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Systematicity
Definition
Be organized, focused, work hard on any inquiry
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Inquisitiveness
Definition
Be gear to acquire new knowledge and learn explainations. Value learning
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Maturity
Definition
Multiple solutions are acceptable. Reflect on your own judgements.
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