Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 6

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…"

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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…"

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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:

Accepted Answer

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 
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 10

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:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 12

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…"

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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

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

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

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

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

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

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…"

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…"

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

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:

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:

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

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…"

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

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

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

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

Why Critical Thinking

Who Are the Critical Thinkers

Institute of Medicine Competencies As a Context for Thinking:the How, When, and Where of Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking, Quality Improvement, and Safety

Critical Thinking and Patient-Centered Care

Critical Thinking and Interdisciplinary Teams

Critical Thinking and Evidence-Based Practice

Critical Thinking and Informatics

Assessing Critical Thinking

Thinking Realities of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

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Exam 2: What Is Critical Thinking

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

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

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

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

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

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…"

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…"

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

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:

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:

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

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…"

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

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

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

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

Why Critical Thinking

Who Are the Critical Thinkers

Institute of Medicine Competencies As a Context for Thinking:the How, When, and Where of Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking, Quality Improvement, and Safety

Critical Thinking and Patient-Centered Care

Critical Thinking and Interdisciplinary Teams

Critical Thinking and Evidence-Based Practice

Critical Thinking and Informatics

Assessing Critical Thinking

Thinking Realities of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Filters