Ch 15 AQ

A male patient underwent a prostatectomy and expresses that he is experiencing some pain and discomfort. The nursing student examines the patient's wound. Which describes a good critical thinker? Select all that apply

- Analytic - Systematic - Inquisitive (establishing nursing diagnosis is part of the nursing process, not a characteristic of critical thinking)

Which characteristics are a component of critical thinking? Select all that apply

- Open-mindedness, continual inquiry, and perseverance - Recognition of an issue, analysis of related information, and formation of conclusions - Imagination and exploration of alternatives, consideration of ethical principles, and informed decision making

A patient who received penicillin developed a rash on the right hand. The patient asked the nurse why the rash developed. How would the nurse explain this to patient?

Use previous knowledge

Deep intellectual standard

complexities and multiple relationships

Relevant intellectual standard

crucial to a specific situation

Fifth component of critical thinking model: Intellectual & Professional Standards

14 intellectual standards: Clear Precise Specific Accurate Relevant Plausible Consistent Logical Deep Broad Complete Significant Adequate Fair

which action shown by the nurse reflects integrity?

Admitting own mistakes

Three Levels of Critical Thinking

Basic Complex Commitment

Attitudes for Critical Thinking

Confidence Thinking independently Fairness Responsibility and authority Risk taking Discipline Perseverance Creativity Curiosity Integrity Humility

use of the pain scale is an example of which intellectual standard?

Consistent

Significant Intellectual standard

Focuses on what is important

Evaluating patients response to nursing care requires use of evaluative measures

Observations, Physiological measurements & patient interviews

Which trait is an obstacle to the development of critical thinking? Select all that apply

Overconfidence Biased views Failure to accept mistakes