What is critical thinking?

*some key points :)*

Purposeful and reflective 

A process using unique skill set

Examing actions/assumptions/beliefs in each situation to achieve a set goal 

**see Fundamentals pg 141**

A framework to guide nurses about critical thinking as it relates to problem solving

**fundamentals pg 153**

What are the 3 levels of critical thinking?

Basic Level

-just believing in what you are told, not questioning

TRUE OR FALSE

realizing alternate options to scenario and weighing accompanied benefits/risks is complex thinking 

TRUE

complex thinking is level 2 and involves seperating youself from authorities and realizing/examining different choices

aids in linking practice and provides new concepts/ideas to guide

helps us develop our critical thinking

A doctor informs you not to bother communicating with your patient as they cannot talk.

You challenge this, and think of other ways of communicating. 

what level of critical thinking is this?

Working with patient to develop strategies of how to eat healthier to acheive improved health.

What stage of the nursing process is this?

Implementing 

*you have recognized/planned a change, and now implementing dietary changes to improve health

Assessment

(Nursing) Diagnosis

Planning

Implementation

Evaluation 

Evaluation--> determines if nursing care was effective

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TRUE OR FALSE

the Code of Ethics is not an example of professional standards for critcal thinking?

FALSE

critical thinking is part of our professional standards in CNO Code of Ethics

TRUE OR FALSE

The nursing process is required by professional standards?

specific client response/problems related to health care problems and medical diagnosis and diagnosed within the domain of nursing.

REFER TO NANDA

e.g. diarrhea related to inflammation of the bowels

pg.165 in Perry&Potter Fundamentals

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Realistic

Time Frame

TRUE OR FALSE

Informing patient to run 10km on first day of new running plan is a smart goal.

FALSE

It is not realistic, and most likely not achievable within the time frame

Why is critical thinking important? 

(choose best answer)

1. helps us anticipate client needs
2. recognize behaviours/patters
3. enables us to make well reasoned alternative courses of actions
4. all of the above

4.ALL OF THE ABOVE

Open minded, self limitations, disciplined, confident, curious, systematic, mature. truth seeking, analytical 

TRUE OR FALSE

Critical thinking will expand with experience.

Concept Mapping 

**to practice,try draw concept map a medical diagnosis and build off of it for effective treatment**

Implementation 

involves teaching and education patient towards succesful care plan. 

e.g. teaching how to use walker

1. allows nurses to use knowledge from different resources
2. aids in adapting to complex and changing environments
3. helps in decision making
4. improved patiend outcomes
5. anticipates client 
6. promotes creativity
7. encourages innovation
8. improves self confidence and decision making capabilites
9. prioritize 
10. encourages collaboration and communication
11. promotes reflection and increased self awareness/knowledge

ASSESS

You cannot evaluate if you have not yet developed a ______ and then _______ through teaching/treatment. 

*think stages of ADPIE***

PLAN, IMPLEMENT

when developing a care plan, you must have a plan, then implement it, and evalate the plans effectiveness. 

was it the desired outcome? why or why not?

 by recognizing if the plan has worked effectively.if not, why has it not worked and how can it be revised.