Nurs 202 Critical Thinking & Concept Map Already Passed

Standards of critical thinker {Ans: Intellectual & Professional}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.}Basic critical thinking {Ans: The learner trusts that the experts have the right answers for every problem. Concrete thinking that is based on a set of rules or principles A basic critical thinker learns to accept the diverse opinions and values of experts. Examples of basic critical thinkers are: the novice nurse the novice nurse listening to the clinical instructor due to expert advise and not questioning Following step by step procedures such as obtaining vital signs or placing a catheter without adjusting to the needs of the patient Do not individualize procedures}The Nursing Process {Ans: 1. Assessment 2. Diagnosis 3. Planning 4. Implementation 5. Evaluation}Critical Thinking {Ans: A continuous process characterized by open-mindedness, continual inquiry, and perseverance, combined with