NUR 200 Exam #1

Critical Thinking Defined - -an active, organized, cognitive process used to carefully examine ones thinking and the thinking of others -recognizing an issue exists, analyzing info, evaluating info, and making conclusions -using critical thinking Thinking and Learning - -learning is a lifelong process -intellectual knowledge, as well as refining the ability to think, solve problems, and make judgements -what level of critical thinking (basic, complex, commitment) 5 Components of Critical Thinking - 1.) knowledge base 2.) experience 3.) nursing process competencies 4.) attitudes 5.) standards Nursing Process Definition - -a systematic problem solving process that guides all nursing actions -purpose is to help the nurse provide goal-directed, client-centered care -originated in 1955 as a series of phases describing the process of nursing -assists in establishing priorities Phases of the Nursing Process - 1.) Assessment 2.) Diagnosis 3.) Planning (outcomes, then interventions) 4.) Implementation 5.) Evaluation