Chapter 1 Questions and Correct
Answers
Decision Making - correct answers:process of choosing a course of action; the thought process of
selecting a logical choice from available options
Problem Solving - correct answers:part of decision making; process focusing on analyzing a difficult
situation involving higher-order reasoning and evaluation
Critical Thinking - correct answers:the mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying,
analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion
Clinical Reasoning - correct answers:integrating and applying different types of knowledge to weigh
evidence, critically think about arguments, and reflect upon the process used to arrive at diagnosis
Characteristics of a Critical Thinker - correct answers:Insight, intuition, empathy, and willingness to take
action
Successful Decision Makers are: - correct answers:self aware, courageous, sensitive, energetic, and
creative
Marquis-Huston Critical Thinking Teaching Model - correct answers:Didactic (hearing info), Personalized
(internalize the info), Group Process (different aspects), Solving the Problem
Marquis-Houston Model: the problem - correct answers:Takes up too much time in a nursing
environment
Experiential Learning - correct answers:Provides mock life experiences to learn from, allows learners to
apply leadership and management theory, promotes whole-brain thinking and improved problem-
solving skills
Answers
Decision Making - correct answers:process of choosing a course of action; the thought process of
selecting a logical choice from available options
Problem Solving - correct answers:part of decision making; process focusing on analyzing a difficult
situation involving higher-order reasoning and evaluation
Critical Thinking - correct answers:the mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying,
analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion
Clinical Reasoning - correct answers:integrating and applying different types of knowledge to weigh
evidence, critically think about arguments, and reflect upon the process used to arrive at diagnosis
Characteristics of a Critical Thinker - correct answers:Insight, intuition, empathy, and willingness to take
action
Successful Decision Makers are: - correct answers:self aware, courageous, sensitive, energetic, and
creative
Marquis-Huston Critical Thinking Teaching Model - correct answers:Didactic (hearing info), Personalized
(internalize the info), Group Process (different aspects), Solving the Problem
Marquis-Houston Model: the problem - correct answers:Takes up too much time in a nursing
environment
Experiential Learning - correct answers:Provides mock life experiences to learn from, allows learners to
apply leadership and management theory, promotes whole-brain thinking and improved problem-
solving skills
