Chapter 15

Question 1

What is critical thinking?

Answer 1

The ability to think in a systematic and logical manner with openness to question and reflect on the reasoning process

Question 2

What does critical thinking involve?

Answer 2

Open-mindedness, continual inquiry, perseverance, and a willingness to look at each unique patient situation and determine which identified assumptions are true and relevant

Question 3

What are the 5 components of the critical thinking model?

Answer 3

1. Knowledge base
2. Expertise
3. Competence
4. Attitudes
5. Standards

Question 4

How do nurses’ use critical thinking?

Answer 4

• Able to see the big picture from all possible perspectives
• Focus clearly on options for solving problems and making decisions rather than quickly and carelessly forming quick solutions

Question 5

What is the nursing process?

Answer 5

ADPIE

• Assessment, Diagnosis, Plan, Implementation, Evaluation
• Organized framework
• Problem solving method
• Systematic
• Goal orientated
• Dynamic
• Requires critical thinking skills

Question 6

Advantages of ADPIE

Answer 6

• Individualized care (patient is involved)
• Continuity of care and effective communication among healthcare providers
• Clear plan of care