NURS 246: Test 1 (Critical Thinking in Nursing Practice) A+ Graded.

clinical __________________________ separates RNs from technicians correct answers decision making the ability to think in a systematic and logical manner with openness to question and reflect on the reasoning process correct answers critical thinking knowledge based on research or clinical expertise correct answers evidence-based knowledge thinking about previous situations and considering relevant issues; turning over a subject in the mind and thinking about it seriously correct answers reflection four elements of interpretation in critical thinking and clinical judgement skills correct answers 1) be orderly in collecting data about patients 2) apply reasoning while looking for patterns to emerge 3) categorize the data 4) gather additional data or clarify any data about which you are uncertain three elements of analysis in critical thinking and clinical judgement skills correct answers 1) be open-minded as you look at information about a patient 2) do not make careless assumptions 3) analyze if the data reveals a problem or trend that you believe is true or if there are other options three elements of inference in critical thinking and clinical judgement skills correct answers 1) look at the meaning an significance of findings 2) infer if there are any any relationships among findings 3) infer if any of the data about the patient helps you see problem that exists three elements of evaluation in critical thinking and clinical judgement skills correct answers 1) look at all situations objectively 2) use criteria (expected outcomes, pain characteristics, learning objectives) to determine results of nursing actions 3) reflect on your own behavior two elements of explanation in critical thinking and clinical judgement skills correct answers 1) support you findings and conclusions 2) use knowledge and experience to choose strategies to use in the care of patients four elements of self-regulation in critical thinking and clinical judgement skills correct answers 1) reflection your own experiences 2) be responsible for connecting your actions with outcomes 3) identify the ways you can improve your own performance