Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 224 NR 224 EXAM 1 Study Guide

Critical thinking: The practice of considering all aspects of a situation when deciding what to believe, what to do, or what actions to take in any given situation. It is not a linear process or step by step. It is dynamic, it changes depending on the situation. It consists of recognition, analyzing, evaluating, and decisions. Interpretation - Be orderly in data collection, look for patterns to organize Analysis - Be open minded, do not make careless assumptions Inference - Look at the meaning and significance of the findings Evaluation - Look at the situations objectively - Think of expected outcomes, pain characteristics - Determine results of nursing actions Explanation - Support your findings and conclusions, Then create strategies to care for your patient Self-regulation - Reflect Critical Thinking Model: includes three levels: basic, complex, and commitment