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Which of the following is a component of critical thinking in the Clinical Judgment Model?
Which of the following is a component of critical thinking in the Clinical Judgment Model?
- Fairness
- Intuition
- Knowledge base (correct)
- Risk taking
What is an attitude that supports critical thinking?
What is an attitude that supports critical thinking?
- Apathy
- Independence (correct)
- Conformity
- Naivety
Which level of critical thinking involves the most complex and nuanced thinking?
Which level of critical thinking involves the most complex and nuanced thinking?
- commitment
- Novice thinking
- Basic critical thinking
- Complex critical thinking (correct)
What is a method for evaluating clinical judgments?
What is a method for evaluating clinical judgments?
Which of the following is an example of general critical thinking?
Which of the following is an example of general critical thinking?
What is a critical thinking attitude that involves being open to new ideas?
What is a critical thinking attitude that involves being open to new ideas?
Which of the following is a specific critical thinking competency?
Which of the following is a specific critical thinking competency?
What is a component of the Clinical Judgment Model?
What is a component of the Clinical Judgment Model?
Which of the following attitudes supports critical thinking?
Which of the following attitudes supports critical thinking?
What is the primary goal of clinical judgment in nursing practice?
What is the primary goal of clinical judgment in nursing practice?
What is the observed outcome of critical thinking and decision making in nursing?
What is the observed outcome of critical thinking and decision making in nursing?
What is the purpose of a model for clinical judgment?
What is the purpose of a model for clinical judgment?
What is critical thinking in nursing?
What is critical thinking in nursing?
What is the aim of critical thinking in nursing practice?
What is the aim of critical thinking in nursing practice?
What distinguishes professional nurses from technicians or assistive personnel?
What distinguishes professional nurses from technicians or assistive personnel?
Why is clinical judgment essential in nursing practice?
Why is clinical judgment essential in nursing practice?
What is the relationship between critical thinking and clinical judgment?
What is the relationship between critical thinking and clinical judgment?
What is the purpose of models in clinical judgment?
What is the purpose of models in clinical judgment?
What is the primary distinction between general critical thinking and specific critical thinking?
What is the primary distinction between general critical thinking and specific critical thinking?
Which of the following is an example of a critical thinking attitude that involves being open to multiple perspectives?
Which of the following is an example of a critical thinking attitude that involves being open to multiple perspectives?
What is the relationship between critical thinking and clinical judgment?
What is the relationship between critical thinking and clinical judgment?
Which level of critical thinking involves the most basic and fundamental thinking skills?
Which level of critical thinking involves the most basic and fundamental thinking skills?
What is the primary purpose of evaluating clinical judgments?
What is the primary purpose of evaluating clinical judgments?
Which component of the Clinical Judgment Model is most closely related to knowledge and experience?
Which component of the Clinical Judgment Model is most closely related to knowledge and experience?
What is the primary focus of complex critical thinking?
What is the primary focus of complex critical thinking?
Which critical thinking attitude involves being willing to take calculated risks?
Which critical thinking attitude involves being willing to take calculated risks?
What is the primary benefit of concept mapping as a method for evaluating clinical judgments?
What is the primary benefit of concept mapping as a method for evaluating clinical judgments?
What is the primary reason why clinical judgment is essential in nursing practice?
What is the primary reason why clinical judgment is essential in nursing practice?
What is the relationship between critical thinking and clinical judgment?
What is the relationship between critical thinking and clinical judgment?
What is the main advantage of using a model for clinical judgment?
What is the main advantage of using a model for clinical judgment?
What is the primary goal of critical thinking in nursing practice?
What is the primary goal of critical thinking in nursing practice?
What is the characteristic of critical thinking in nursing?
What is the characteristic of critical thinking in nursing?
What is the role of models in clinical judgment?
What is the role of models in clinical judgment?
What distinguishes clinical judgment from technical skills?
What distinguishes clinical judgment from technical skills?
What is the focus of critical thinking in nursing practice?
What is the focus of critical thinking in nursing practice?
What is the outcome of critical thinking and decision making in nursing practice?
What is the outcome of critical thinking and decision making in nursing practice?
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Study Notes
Clinical Judgment in Nursing Practice
- Nurses must make accurate and appropriate clinical decisions or judgments, which is the observed outcome of critical thinking and decision making.
- Clinical decision making separates professional nurses from technicians or other assistive personnel.
Models for Clinical Judgment
- A model for clinical judgment explains the many variables involved in making decisions and clinical judgments about patients.
- Models help to clarify complex concepts in nursing, such as critical thinking.
Critical Thinking
- Critical thinking is the ability to think in a systematic and logical manner with openness to question and reflect on the reasoning process.
- The aim of critical thinking is to focus on the important issues in any clinical situation and make decisions that produce desired patient outcomes.
Critical Thinking Competencies
- General critical thinking competencies include:
- Scientific method
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Specific critical thinking competencies include:
- Diagnostic reasoning
- Clinical decision making
Levels of Critical Thinking
- There are three levels of critical thinking:
- Basic critical thinking
- Complex critical thinking
- Commitment
Components of Critical Thinking in the Clinical Judgment Model
- The components of critical thinking in the clinical judgment model include:
- Competence
- Knowledge base
- Experience
- Environment
Critical Thinking Attitudes
- Critical thinking attitudes include:
- Confidence
- Perseverance
- Thinking independently
- Fairness
- Responsibility and accountability
- Humility and self-awareness
- Risk taking
- Discipline
- Creativity
- Curiosity
Evaluation of Clinical Judgments
- Evaluation of clinical judgments involves:
- Reflection
- Meeting with colleagues
- Concept mapping
- Critical thinking synthesis
Clinical Judgment in Nursing Practice
- Nurses must make accurate and appropriate clinical decisions or judgments.
- Clinical judgment is the observed outcome of critical thinking and decision making.
- Clinical decision making separates professional nurses from technicians or other assistive personnel (AP).
Models for Clinical Judgment
- Models help to explain complex concepts in nursing.
- A model explains the many variables involved in making decisions and clinical judgments about patients.
Critical Thinking
- Critical thinking is the ability to think in a systematic and logical manner with openness to question and reflect on the reasoning process.
- The aim of critical thinking is to focus on the important issues in any clinical situation and make decisions that produce desired patient outcomes.
Critical Thinking Competencies
- General critical thinking competencies include: • Scientific method • Problem solving • Decision making
- Specific critical thinking competencies include: • Diagnostic reasoning • Clinical decision making
Levels of Critical Thinking
- There are three levels of critical thinking: • Basic critical thinking • Complex critical thinking • Commitment
Components of Critical Thinking in the Clinical Judgment Model
- The components of critical thinking in the clinical judgment model include: • Competence • Knowledge base • Experience • Environment
Critical Thinking Attitudes
- Critical thinking attitudes include: • Confidence • Perseverance • Thinking independently • Creativity • Curiosity • Fairness • Responsibility and accountability • Humility and self-awareness • Risk taking • Discipline
Evaluation of Clinical Judgments
- Methods for evaluating clinical judgments include: • Reflection • Meeting with colleagues • Concept mapping • Critical thinking synthesis
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