Critical Thinking 10

Question 1

Clinical reasoning

Answer 1

Cognitive process that uses thinking strategies to analyze, evaluate, act

Question 2

Socratic questioning

Answer 2

Look beneath the surface, recognize and examine assumptions, inconsistencies, points of view and beliefs

Question 3

Inductive reasoning

Answer 3

Generalizations formed from a set of facts or observations. Several hot flames = all flames hot

Question 4

Deductive reasoning

Answer 4

Reasoning from general premise to specific conclusion. Triangles =180 degrees. All kids love peanut butter

Question 5

Nursing process

Answer 5

Systematic, rational method of planning and providing individualized care

Question 6

Inferences

Answer 6

Conclusions drawn from facts: going beyond facts to make a statement about something currently not known

Question 7

Judgements

Answer 7

Evaluation of facts or information that reflects values or other criteria; type of opinion

Question 8

Opinions

Answer 8

Beliefs formed over time: include judgements that may fit or be erroneous

Question 9

Cognitive process

Answer 9

Thinking processes based on the knowledge of aspects of client care

Question 10

Meta cognitive processes

Answer 10

Reflective thinking and awareness of the skills learned by the nurse in caring for the client

Question 11

Critical thinking

Answer 11

Process of intentional higher level thinking to define a clients problem, examine EBP, make choices

Question 12

Clinical judgement

Answer 12

Nursing decision making process to ascertain the right nursing action to be implemented at the appropriate time in the clients care