Deck 2: What Is Critical Thinking

Question 1

CT is a metaphorical bridge between information and action. According to the book, CT is often "invisible" because:

A) it is intangible, individual, and requires effort
B) it is not discussed in healthcare settings enough
C) it is not taught in classrooms and then correctly applied in practice
D) it is inconsistent, personal and requires a specific plan

Answer 1

A

Question 2

To achieve the process of becoming a great critical thinker you will need certain tools. The what of CT can be figured out by:

A) using a definition and healthcare specific vocabulary
B) performing CT actions
C) following a plan to implement a definition and CT actions
D) a definition, a vocabulary and translating words into actions

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The roots of CT can be found in Western history in the work of:

A) Plato
B) Socrates
C) Aristotle
D) Bacon

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Who studied CT using a Delphi method to survey academicians and created a standard definition of CT?

A) Hart
B) Costa
C) Facione
D) Scheffer

Question 5

The book discusses the need to better teach CT for nurses. Over the years the definition of what CT in nursing is has changed. The authors describe CT in nursing as:

A) habits of the mind
B) contextual considerations
C) self-regulatory judgment
D) dispositions

Question 6

When comparing the Nursing Delphi Study to the Philosophical Study, 2 habits of the mind and 1 skill was not identified by the APA group. What were they:

A) confidence, contextual perspective and applying standards
B) creativity, intuition, and transforming knowledge
C) open-mindedness, perseverance and logical reasoning
D) reflection, flexibility, and predicting and transforming knowledge

Question 7

When comparing the Nursing Delphi Study to the Philosophical Study, they are

A) More similar
B) More different
C) Studying completely different topics
D) Are not able to be compared

Question 8

More often these days, clinicians are being asked to show how they think because CT is recognized as being tied to:

A) healthcare workers' job satisfaction and retention
B) patient outcomes
C) controlling costs
D) quality of care

Question 9

A new language of thinking offers a mutual understanding of what the words in a language mean. Without these words it is impossible to:

A) encourage people to share their thoughts and ideas
B) ask useful questions
C) establish protocols and guidelines
D) teach the correct information that must be applied in practice

Question 10

Which of the following words corresponds with the descriptor for a CT habit of the mind?
"I changed directions in my mind, I gave up on that idea and went on to…"

A) Confidence
B) Intuition
C) Open-mindedness
D) Flexibility

Question 11

Which of the following words corresponds with the descriptor for a CT habit of the mind?
"I was single-minded in my determination to…"

A) Perseverance
B) Creativity
C) Open-mindedness
D) Reflection

Question 12

Which of the following words corresponds with the descriptor for a CT habit of the mind?
"I changed directions in my mind, I gave up on that idea and went on to…"

A) Confidence
B) Intuition
C) Open-mindedness
D) Flexibility

Question 13

Which of the following words corresponds with the descriptor for a CT habit of the mind?
"I could see the whole picture, I considered other possibilies, I took other things under consideration, I redefined the situation in view of…"

A) Intellectual Integrity
B) Flexibility
C) Open-mindedness
D) Contextual Perspective

Question 14

To fully appreciate CT in action as a nurse, you need to combine descriptions of thinking with:

A) the actions that thinking produces
B) the outcomes you anticipate
C) your thought process
D) the steps outlined in your plan

Question 15

To fully appreciate CT in action as a nurse, you need to combine descriptions of thinking with:

A) the actions that thinking produces
B) the outcomes you anticipate
C) your thought process
D) the steps outlined in your plan

Question 16

In order to "see" the CT behind the actions, one must combine actions with:

A) certain vocabulary phrases and words
B) descriptions of thinking
C) a and b
D) a plan that outlines the context for a certain event or situation