The nursing student tells a peer, Once I begin studying, I don't ...

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The nursing student tells a peer, Once I begin studying, I don't dare take a break. If I stop for even 5 minutes, I know I'll never go back to studying. The peer identifies this statement as
 
  a. negative thinking.
  b. random thinking.
  c. ruminative thinking.
  d. all-or-nothing thinking.

Question 2

A strategy a nurse might use to improve critical thinking skills is to
 
  a. avoid challenging situations.
  b. take observations at face value.
  c. think about the meaning of relevant theory while giving patient care.
  d. implement the first solution thought of when solving patient care problems.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
All-or-nothing thinking is characterized by making up one's mind and not considering any additional facts. The thinking is black and white, without grays. Negative thinking occurs when the mind is stuck on negative thoughts and cannot move to other thinking. Random thinking is characterized by intermittent thoughts without purpose or goal. Ruminative thinking occurs when the individual focuses on a situation or scene and repeatedly replays it in the mind.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Mentally reviewing related theory while providing care helps ensure safe, effective care that meets established standards. Avoiding challenging situations gives no opportunity for critical thinking. The remaining options do not use critical thinking.

[gbarreiro]

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