Test Bank for Basic Nursing Concepts, Skills & Reasoning 1st Edition 100% CORRECT

1. Which of the following characteristics do the various definitions of critical thinking have in common? Critical thinking 1) Requires reasoned thought 2) Asks the questions “why?” or “how?” 3) Is a hierarchical process 4) Demands specialized thinking skills ANS: 1 The definitions listed in the text as well as definitions in Box 2-1 state that critical thinking requires reasoning or reasoned thinking. Critical thinking is neither linear nor hierarchical. That means that the steps involved in critical thinking are not necessarily sequential, where mastery of one step is necessary to proceed to the next. Critical thinking is a purposeful, dynamic, analytic process that contributes to reasoned decisions and sound contextual judgments. PTS:1DIF:ModerateREF: p. 25; high-level question, answer not stated verbatim KEY: Nursing process: N/A | Client need: SECE | Cognitive level: Analysis ____ 2. A few nurses on a unit have proposed to the nurse manager that the process for documenting care on the unit be changed. They have described a completely new system. Why is it important for the nurse manager to have a critical attitude? It will help the manager to