NUR 311 - Sherpath Quiz: Chapter - Critical thinking. Questions and Answers.

NUR 311 - Sherpath Quiz: Chapter - Critical thinking. Questions and Answers. Question 1 of 3 Which critical thinking component is the nurse using when considering the pros and cons of different types of dressings for a patient’s wound? Analysis Reasoning Inference Interpretation Exactly! Analysis The nurse is considering the advantages and disadvantages of different types of wound dressings to determine which one is best for the patient. This is an example of analysis. Reasoning Reasoning is a component of critical thinking, but it refers to providing explanations. Nurses use reasoning when assessing and evaluating patients. Inference Inference is a component of critical thinking. Inferences are conclusions frequently based on assumptions, which are believed true. In this situation, the nurse is not making conclusions based on assumptions about dressing, but considering the pros and cons of different types of dressings. Interpretation Interpretation does require critical thinking, but it refers to giving meaning to data or information. In this situation, the nurse is not attempting to give meaning to the patient’s wound or dressings for the wound, but trying to determine which dressing is best for the wound. Question 2 of 3 During which steps of the nursing process do nurses use interpretive skills most frequently? Select all that apply.  Assessment  Diagnosis  Planning  Intervention  Evaluation