Techniques in Critical Thinking Quiz
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What is the main characteristic of trial and error approach in nursing?

  • It is a formalized, logical, systematic approach
  • It involves trying multiple approaches until a solution is found (correct)
  • It involves reflective thinking and awareness of skills learned
  • It relies on a nurse's inner sense
  • Which of the following best describes intuition in nursing?

  • Being unafraid to examine traditions for validity
  • Understanding or learning things without conscious reasoning (correct)
  • Relying on clinical judgment to ascertain the right nursing action
  • Making impartial judgments without personal biases
  • What does intellectual courage involve for nurses?

  • Believing that well-reasoned thinking leads to trustworthy conclusions
  • Perseverance in finding effective solutions to problems
  • Being open to the possibility of personal biases influencing thinking
  • Applying rigorous standards to own knowledge as to others' knowledge (correct)
  • Why is insight into egocentricity important for nurses?

    <p>To be aware that personal biases could unduly affect thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key aspect of setting priorities in nursing care?

    <p>It is dynamic and flexible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is perseverance an important trait for nurses?

    <p>To have determination in finding effective solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Socratic questioning in critical thinking?

    <p>To search for inconsistencies and examine multiple points of view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of clinical reasoning?

    <p>Clarifying concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does deductive reasoning involve?

    <p>Reasoning from general premise to specific conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does problem solving contribute to a nurse's body of knowledge according to the text?

    <p>For problem solving in similar situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of critical analysis in the context of critical thinking?

    <p>Applying a set of questions to discard unimportant ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does inductive reasoning work?

    <p>By forming generalizations from a set of facts, observations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of spirituality as discussed in the text?

    <p>Creating meaning and purpose in life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'grounding' defined in relation to spirituality and energy?

    <p>Connection with the ground and reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of nurses creating healing environments?

    <p>Synthesizing medical-curing and nursing-healing approaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does ethnocentrism impact Western health practitioners?

    <p>Assumes superiority of one's own culture over others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do cultural traditions play in healthcare in various cultures?

    <p>Contribute to a broader range of healing options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for nurses to inquire about clients' previous healing modalities?

    <p>To enhance professional accountability and critical thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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