[NSG 300 Topic 5]
NSG 300 Topic 5
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1. critical thinking is: The ability to think in a systematic and logical manner with openness to
question and reflect on the reasoning process
2. critical thinking is It is a continuous attempt to improve how to apply yourself when faced with
more than just problems in patient care.
problem solving...
3. What are the levels 1. Basic
of critical thinking 2. Complex
3. Commitment
4. what are the com- specific knowledge base
ponents of critical experience
thinking competencies
attitudes
standards
5. basic level of critical a learner trusts that experts have the right answers for every problem. Thinking
thinking is concrete and based on a set of rules or principles.
6. complex critical begin to separate themselves from experts and analyze the clinical situation
thinkers and examine choices more independently. In complex critical thinking, each
solution has benefits and risks that you weigh before making a final decision
7. commitment level nurses anticipate when to make choices without assistance from others and
of critical thinking accept accountability for decisions made.
8. scientific method a systematic, ordered approach to gathering data and solving problems.
9. five steps of the sci- identify the problem
entific method collect data
formulate a question or hypothesis
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test the question or hypothesis
evaluate results of the test or study
10. what are the two -a nurse's understanding of a specific patient
components of clin- -a nurse's subsequent selection of interventions.
ical decision mak-
ing?
11. what are some im- -spend more time during initial patient assessment (determine what is impor-
portant aspects of tant to them)
knowing your pa- -PERSONAL CONVO rather than task-oriented convo
tient -listen to patients experience with illness
-check on patients consistently
-ask for the same patient over consecutive days
12. reflective journal- o Define and express clinical experiences in your own words
ing
13. meeting with col- o Discuss and examine work experiences and validate decisions
leagues
14. concept mapping o Visual representation of patient problems and interventions that shows their
relationships to one another
15. assess Gather information about the patient's condition
16. diagnosis identify the patients problem
17. plan set goals of care and desires outcomes and identify appropriate nursing
actions
18. implement perform the nursing actions identified in planning
19. evaluate determine if goals and expected outcomes are achieved and were effective
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NSG 300 Topic 5
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20. Assessment in- the patient
volves collecting in- secondary sources
formation from... interpreting and validating information to form a complete database
21. when is a Pa- during a nursing history
tient-centered in-
terview conducted
22. when are period- during ongoing contact with patients
ic assessments con-
ducted
23. when are physical during a nursing history and at any time a patient presents a symptom
examinations con-
ducted
24. cue is information that you obtain through use of the senses
25. inference is your judgment or interpretation of these cues
26. comprehensive as- moves from the general to the specific
sessment -Typically certain aspects of a situation stand out as most important. You
then ask more focused questions on the basis of the patient's responses and
physical signs.
27. problem oriented You focus on a patient's presenting situation and begin with problematic areas.
You ask the patient follow-up questions to clarify and expand your assessment
so you can understand the full nature of the problem.
28. what are the as- -Patient
sessment data re- -Family caregivers and significant others
sources -Health care team
-Medical records
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NSG 300 Topic 5
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8rfwwq
1. critical thinking is: The ability to think in a systematic and logical manner with openness to
question and reflect on the reasoning process
2. critical thinking is It is a continuous attempt to improve how to apply yourself when faced with
more than just problems in patient care.
problem solving...
3. What are the levels 1. Basic
of critical thinking 2. Complex
3. Commitment
4. what are the com- specific knowledge base
ponents of critical experience
thinking competencies
attitudes
standards
5. basic level of critical a learner trusts that experts have the right answers for every problem. Thinking
thinking is concrete and based on a set of rules or principles.
6. complex critical begin to separate themselves from experts and analyze the clinical situation
thinkers and examine choices more independently. In complex critical thinking, each
solution has benefits and risks that you weigh before making a final decision
7. commitment level nurses anticipate when to make choices without assistance from others and
of critical thinking accept accountability for decisions made.
8. scientific method a systematic, ordered approach to gathering data and solving problems.
9. five steps of the sci- identify the problem
entific method collect data
formulate a question or hypothesis
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NSG 300 Topic 5
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test the question or hypothesis
evaluate results of the test or study
10. what are the two -a nurse's understanding of a specific patient
components of clin- -a nurse's subsequent selection of interventions.
ical decision mak-
ing?
11. what are some im- -spend more time during initial patient assessment (determine what is impor-
portant aspects of tant to them)
knowing your pa- -PERSONAL CONVO rather than task-oriented convo
tient -listen to patients experience with illness
-check on patients consistently
-ask for the same patient over consecutive days
12. reflective journal- o Define and express clinical experiences in your own words
ing
13. meeting with col- o Discuss and examine work experiences and validate decisions
leagues
14. concept mapping o Visual representation of patient problems and interventions that shows their
relationships to one another
15. assess Gather information about the patient's condition
16. diagnosis identify the patients problem
17. plan set goals of care and desires outcomes and identify appropriate nursing
actions
18. implement perform the nursing actions identified in planning
19. evaluate determine if goals and expected outcomes are achieved and were effective
4/16/2026, 4:58:38 PM 4/16/2026,:58:36 PM 4/16/2026, 4:58:34 PM
, [NSG 300 Topic 5]
NSG 300 Topic 5
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8rfwwq
20. Assessment in- the patient
volves collecting in- secondary sources
formation from... interpreting and validating information to form a complete database
21. when is a Pa- during a nursing history
tient-centered in-
terview conducted
22. when are period- during ongoing contact with patients
ic assessments con-
ducted
23. when are physical during a nursing history and at any time a patient presents a symptom
examinations con-
ducted
24. cue is information that you obtain through use of the senses
25. inference is your judgment or interpretation of these cues
26. comprehensive as- moves from the general to the specific
sessment -Typically certain aspects of a situation stand out as most important. You
then ask more focused questions on the basis of the patient's responses and
physical signs.
27. problem oriented You focus on a patient's presenting situation and begin with problematic areas.
You ask the patient follow-up questions to clarify and expand your assessment
so you can understand the full nature of the problem.
28. what are the as- -Patient
sessment data re- -Family caregivers and significant others
sources -Health care team
-Medical records
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