Chapter 4 & 7 Test

What are the four features of effective critical thinking in health care?

1. It is purposeful and results-oriented 2. It is based on principles of health care practice and the scientific method 3. It is guided by professional standards and ethics codes 4. It is self-correcting through constant reevaluation and reflects a desire to improve

Briefly describe the three part process of learning information>

1. brain receives information/reception phrase 2. perception phrase 3. selection phrases

What is the basic 5 step problem-solving approach?

1. identify the problem 2. gather information and identify possible solutions 3. select the best option 4. implement the solution 5. evaluate the results

What are some of the common stress producers

1. living a chaotic or disorderly lifestyle 2. lacking the ability to say "no" 3. taking problems and criticism personally 4. maintaining unrealistic expectations 5. dealing with excessive demands 6. remaining inflexible 7. suffering self-doubt

What steps are involved in the scientific problem solving process?

1. problem identification 2. data collection 3. hypothesis formulation 4. plan of action 5. hypothesis testing 6. interpretation of results 7. evaluation

ask meaningful questions

Become a skilled questioner so that you can clarify situations, problems, and solutions more effectively.

What are some ways health care workers can show patience and demonstrate that a patient's well-being is the top priority?

Being able to remain calm in midst of difficulties. Being patience with co-workers understanding all of a patients conversation.

How do a person's values develop?

By observing and modeling the behavior of parents, peers, colleagues, through instruction by parents and or school

dedication to public service

Contributing to the good of society through their work with others. recognizing the value of work to society

Competence

People exhibit competence when they're proficient in what they've learned and are capable of performing related tasks

Why are enthusiasm and optimism important qualities for health care workers?

People with enthusiasm are likely to be a better worker. And a positive attitude is contagious and help people to be more focussed

Being motivated by job fulfillment

Professionals who choose this type of work enjoy it , however, gain a sense of satisfaction and contentment that can't be gained through an attractive salary alone

organization

Since time is valuable to you, your coworkers, and your patients staying organized helps your to be more effective in your job

Trustworthiness

That means that others can count on the person to follow through on promises, live up to agreements, and always be honest.

Clarify your thinking

What's the real meaning behind what someone or you are saying?

value

a belief about the worth or importance of something that acts as a standard to guide one's behavior

Where does the brain organize and store information for extended periods

a long-term memory

Value system

a person's ranked personal principles which often lead to a personal code of conduct

responsiblity

a person's willingness to fulfill obligations and accept responsibility for his or her own actions

Optimism

a positive attitude shapes a person's outlook on different situations and affects job performance

A person's ranking of personal principles, which often lead to a personal code of conduct, is known as

a value system

initiative

ability to act and make decisions without the help or advice of others

time management

ability to set priorities and complete work in a timely manner

a concern for the welfare and well-being of other is known as

altruism

Be willing to change your mind

be open to changing your mind when presented with good reason to change it

autonomy

being capable of thinking for oneself and reaching one's own conclusions

fair-mindedness

being open to all view points and evaluating them equally

honesty

being truthful establishes trust between who the health professional serves and who they work along side

a common stimulant that can stay in a person's system from 6-12 hours is ____________

caffeine

What four elements should members of a successful study group possess?

committed, contributing, compatible, considerate

______________ involves a willingness to learn, change, admit mistakes, and accept critiscism

competence

public service

contributing to good of society through one's work with others

_________ thinking is a systematic way to form and shape one's thinking that functions purposefully and exactingly

critical

A good study area should be free of _________ and have adequate space and lighting, a comfortable temperature, and pleasant surroundings

distractions

The two main types of stress are eustress and ___________

distress

What is bad stress called

distress

brianstorming

encourages people to generate creative thoughts spontaneously, without stopping to analyze each idea

What is good stress called?

eustress

Name at least five characteristics of critical thinkers

fair-mindness, humility, confidence, integrity, and creativity

Discipline your thinking

focus your thinking on what is relevant to the task at hand or the problem you're trying to solve

flexibility

health positions require workers who are flexible with bother their time and talents

Self-esteem

high self-esteem leads to confidence in one's skills

Health care professionals value ___________________, when they respect the inherent worth and uniqueness of all individuals and protect patients' privacy and confidentiality

human dignity

When a person instinctively, without logical thinking, identifies a solution to a problem based on its similarity or dissimilarity to other problems, which type of problem solving the person using?

intuitive

Briefly describe the five common stress producers

lacking the ability to say "no" living a chaotic life suffering self-doubt remaining inflexible dealing with excessive demands

What does bad stress lead to

negative reactions

One personal quality that is NOT important for health care professionals is

not honesty, enthusiasm, and self-esteem

Important personal skills for those entering a health care profession include

organization, flexibility, sociability

Low levels of stress often motivate waht

people to complete tasks, meet deadlines, and solve problems

Good time management

people who are able to complete their work in a timely manner, while skillfully handling any tasks, concerns, or issues that arise, are using time management skills

health care professionals must balance their..

personal and professional lives

acrostic

phrase or sentence created from the first letter of each item on a list

What does good stress lead to

positive reactions

Enthusiasm

professionals who are passionate about their work take an active interest in their duties and strive to do the best job possible.

health care professionals should possess a desire for

public service

Studying involves

refreshing one's memory, taking in new information, and organizing and memorizing data

Surveying material that has a already been covered is called

reviewing

__________ problem solving is a systematic problem-solving process used in controlled laboratory settings

scientific

What are some positive strategies that health care professionals can use to handle stress?

set priorities, relax and renew, shift thinking

Which type of memory can hold five to nine chunks of information, depending on how will the information is grouped?

short-term memory

The basic problem-solving process includes identifying the problem; identifying possible ___________; selecting the best option; implementing the solution; and evaluating the results

solutions

________ may be caused by any number of physical, chemical, or emotional factors and can produce both physical and emotional tension

stress

cooperation

the ability to interact well with other health care team members

autonomy

the right to self-determination, including the right to make decisions about one's own health care

Why would health care professionals need problem-solving skills?

they confront situations that require quick and clear-minded decision making

patience

to remain calm in the midst of difficulties

Learning involves much more than short-term memorization or "just knowing it for the test". To truly learn something you must...

understand the subject fully, so that you can recall it and apply it when necessary

acronym

word created from the first letter of each word in a phrase or each item on a list

__________ memory describes how the brain stores and retrieves information from short-term and long-term memory

working

sociability

you ability to interact well with others on a daily basis will directly impact your work, your patients, and other professionals working around you