PNP Chapter 7

People demonstrates CRITICAL THINNKING when they show the ability to?

• Think beyond what has been said or shown to them

• Consider options related to the information received

• Evaluate and make decisions based upon multiple sources of information

• Examine values for yourself and the patient

Answer explanation

What is Critical Thinking? pg 92

You are asked to examine values from a moral dilemma stand point for yourself and the patient, look at all possible options and make a decision that could be evaluated after it had been implemented.

• Applied thinking

• Thorough thinkig

• Brainstorming

• Critical thinking

Answer explanation

Thorough Thinking pg. 93

Thorough thinking has be _______.

• Critically thought through notion

• A statement

• Backed up by evidence

• Received by the audience

Answer explanation

Thorough Thinking pg.93

I am amazed at my 2 yr old grand-daughter who has the ability to play creativity. Imagining she is a dog and licking milk from the dash as a treat and creating knew knowledge. This is called?

• Wishful Thinking

• Playful Thinking

• Thorough Thinking

• Creative Thinking

Answer explanation

Creative Thinking pg.94

Some purpose to find a solution, create plans and discover new ideas which can be done with small groups or alone is considered?

• Brainstorming

• Creative Thinking

• Through Thinking

• Critical Thinking

Answer explanation

Conduct a Brainstorming Session pg.95

What are the purpose of brainstorming?

• Create new ideas

• Create plan

• To find solutions

• Think creatively

Answer explanation

Conduct a Brainstorming Session pg.95

What are the difference between nurses Creative thinking and Through Thinking?

• Nurses come up with solutions

• Nurses create new ides

• Nurses uses creative thinking

• Nurse apply thorough thinking

Answer explanation

Conduct a Brainstorming Session pg.95

When nurses become adventurous in their thinking and create different pathways for figuring out a solution not only what is said is called?

• Thorough thinking

• Creative Thinking

• Brainstorming

• Critical Thinking

Answer explanation

Critical Thinking pg. 97

Which statement indicates a critical thinker?

• The charge nurse told me to do it this way

• I checked with several nurses and the patient's family for suggestions to help the patient sleep better

• I have been a nurse for a long time and this the way I have always done it

• I collaborated with the physician to determine the best plan of care

Answer explanation

Review Questions pg.102

When using the process of thorough thinking the nurse will:

• Go with her "gut" reaction to the situation

• Follow the rules without questioning them

• Consider all possible options

• Consider only her thoughts about the situation

Answer explanation

Review Question pg.102