NUR 1024 EXAM #2 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Critical Thinking (Lefevre)
involves purposeful, goal- directed thinking and make clinical judgements based
on evidence(facts) rather than conjecture . It is based on principals of science and
the scientific method. Critical thinking requires strategies that maximize human
potential and compensate for problems caused by human nature.
Critical Thinking (Ennis)
is reasonable, reflective thinking that is focused on deciding what to believe and
do." Tests developed to assess skills at every grade level. Tests available in
grammar, math, science and literature.
Scientific Inquiry
Problem Statement
Hypothesis
Experimental Design
Data Collection
Analysis
Drawing Conclusions
Extension
Nursing process
Assessment (Problem statement)
Diagnosis (Hypothesis)
Planning (Experimental Design
,Implementation (Data collection)
Evaluation (analysis)
Basic level critical thinker
You are building a database of information at a novice level. The Initial response to
situations s based on recall and rote response. You guide your responses by rules
and procedures and seek concrete actions. (using procedure books and following
step by step directions.)
Complex-level thinker
Guided by the need to explore options based on principals an patterns and the
understanding of commonalities and differences. Responses are guided by the
ability to identify, analyze and evaluate responses.
Expert level
You develop responses based on models, standards and patterns associated with
the uniqueness of the situation.
Personal Influences (enhancers)
Moral development biases
Age
Self-confidence
Knowledge skills
Effective communication & interpersonal skills
Habitual early evaluation
Past experience skills
Effective writing skills
Effective reading & learning skills
Personal Influences (Impeders)
Dislikes, prejudices
Lack of self-confidence
Limited knowledge
, Poor communication
Limited early evaluation
Poor writing skills
Poor reading & learning
Situational Influences (enhancers)
Knowledge of related factors
Awareness of resources
Awareness of risks
Positive reinforcement
Presence of motivating factors
Situational Influences (impeders)
Anxiety/stress/fatigue
Emotional extremes (anger, joy)
Lack of motivation
Limited knowledge of related factors
Lack of awareness of resources
Time limitations
Environmental distractions
Seven Obstacles to Critical Thinking
1. The Mine-Is Better Habit: "Bragging"
2. The Choosing-only one Habit : Ask yourself the questions :1.Must I choose only
one way? 2. Is this the only way?
3. Face-saving : lying to save yourself
4. Resistance to change Is the change worthwhile?
5. Conformity :Think independently... It is OK to be different!
6. Stereotyping: saying that if someone is homeless they cannot pay for insurance
7. Self Deception: lying to yourself to avoid getting corrected to learn from your
mistakes
essentials to improve critical thinking skills
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Critical Thinking (Lefevre)
involves purposeful, goal- directed thinking and make clinical judgements based
on evidence(facts) rather than conjecture . It is based on principals of science and
the scientific method. Critical thinking requires strategies that maximize human
potential and compensate for problems caused by human nature.
Critical Thinking (Ennis)
is reasonable, reflective thinking that is focused on deciding what to believe and
do." Tests developed to assess skills at every grade level. Tests available in
grammar, math, science and literature.
Scientific Inquiry
Problem Statement
Hypothesis
Experimental Design
Data Collection
Analysis
Drawing Conclusions
Extension
Nursing process
Assessment (Problem statement)
Diagnosis (Hypothesis)
Planning (Experimental Design
,Implementation (Data collection)
Evaluation (analysis)
Basic level critical thinker
You are building a database of information at a novice level. The Initial response to
situations s based on recall and rote response. You guide your responses by rules
and procedures and seek concrete actions. (using procedure books and following
step by step directions.)
Complex-level thinker
Guided by the need to explore options based on principals an patterns and the
understanding of commonalities and differences. Responses are guided by the
ability to identify, analyze and evaluate responses.
Expert level
You develop responses based on models, standards and patterns associated with
the uniqueness of the situation.
Personal Influences (enhancers)
Moral development biases
Age
Self-confidence
Knowledge skills
Effective communication & interpersonal skills
Habitual early evaluation
Past experience skills
Effective writing skills
Effective reading & learning skills
Personal Influences (Impeders)
Dislikes, prejudices
Lack of self-confidence
Limited knowledge
, Poor communication
Limited early evaluation
Poor writing skills
Poor reading & learning
Situational Influences (enhancers)
Knowledge of related factors
Awareness of resources
Awareness of risks
Positive reinforcement
Presence of motivating factors
Situational Influences (impeders)
Anxiety/stress/fatigue
Emotional extremes (anger, joy)
Lack of motivation
Limited knowledge of related factors
Lack of awareness of resources
Time limitations
Environmental distractions
Seven Obstacles to Critical Thinking
1. The Mine-Is Better Habit: "Bragging"
2. The Choosing-only one Habit : Ask yourself the questions :1.Must I choose only
one way? 2. Is this the only way?
3. Face-saving : lying to save yourself
4. Resistance to change Is the change worthwhile?
5. Conformity :Think independently... It is OK to be different!
6. Stereotyping: saying that if someone is homeless they cannot pay for insurance
7. Self Deception: lying to yourself to avoid getting corrected to learn from your
mistakes
essentials to improve critical thinking skills
