A nurse is performing routine vital signs on patients. The nurse ...

[Mr3Hunna]

A nurse is performing routine vital signs on patients. The nurse has obtained vital signs many times before and is able to do so without much conscious thought. This is an example of
 
  a. directed thinking.
  b. negative thinking.
  c. ruminative thinking.
  d. nonfocused thinking.

Question 2

Which remark by a nurse demonstrates the use of critical thinking?
 
  a. I just let my thoughts flow.
  b. My mind is made up. Why listen further?
  c. I play and replay a situation, like using instant replay.
  d. I think about what other information I need before proceeding.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Directed thinking is purposeful and outcome oriented. Negative thinking occurs when the mind is stuck on negative thoughts and blocks worthwhile thinking. Ruminative thinking occurs when the same situation or scene is replayed in the mind over and over, without reaching an outcome. Nonfocused thinking occurs when the brain is engaged out of habit, without much conscious thought.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Critical thinking requires the individual to have access to all necessary information. This is accomplished by collecting and verifying data in an organized way, arranging data in an organized way, looking for gaps in information, and then proceeding with data analysis.

[Mr3Hunna]

Excellent

[Dinolord]

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