Nurs 202 Critical Thinking & Concept Map Already Passed

General Critical Thinking {Ans: Scientific method Problem solving Decision making}Standards of critical thinker {Ans: Intellectual & Professional}Intellectual {Ans: Clear, precise, and accurate Relevant and plausible Consistent, logical, and significant Adequate for the purpose Fair}Critical Thinking {Ans: A continuous process characterized by open-mindedness, continual inquiry, and perseverance, combined with a willingness to look at each unique patient situation and determine which identified assumptions are true and relevant. A process acquired by experience, commitment, and an active curiosity toward learning.}Attitudes of a critical thinker {Ans: Confidence Independence Responsibility Discipline Perseverance Creativity Curiosity Integrity Humility}Clinical decision making {Ans: Problem solving activity that focuses on defining a problem and selecting an appropriate action Done to improve a patient's health or maintain wellness Choosing the options best for the patient's outcomes Ex. The nurse notes that the patient has red skin over the hip, so the nurse decides that the best interventions for this will be to reposition the patient frequently and administer skin care.}