NFDN 2008 Unit 3 (CH 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, and 21) Qs&As Exam Review
Aspects of Critical Thinking - ANS-1.Thinking beyond the known information
2.Considering options
3.Looking at information from multiple sources
4.Identifying patterns and relationships
5.Integrating information from ...
NFDN 2008 Unit 3 (CH 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, and 21 ) Qs&As Exam Review Aspects of Critical Thinking - ANS-✔✔ 1.Thinking beyond the known information 2.Considering options 3.Looking at information from multiple sources 4.Identifying patterns and relationships 5.Integrating information from various sources Critical thinking is much more than knowing the facts to pass a test. - ANS-✔✔ It is knowing the facts and being able to apply them accurately, with an awareness of personhood for each individual Thorough Thinking Is an Essential Aspect of Critical Thinkin g DO's and DONT's - ANS-✔✔ Do - Look at all possible options.Consider at least three alternatives or possible solutions.Have the courage to say "I don't know."Take the time to determine the most effective solution to a problem by checking with others, doing a literature review, and spending time thinking about it. Don't - Use your gut reaction as a solution.Unquestioningly follow the rules.Respond to the pressures of our fast -paced society for quick decisions. Thorough thinking does not allow for - ANS-✔✔ immediate "yes" or "no" responses. Thorough thinking has strong roots in the growthand refinement of - ANS-✔✔ nursing as a profession Hallmark of being a critical thinker. - ANS-✔✔ Creative thinking Ways to Be Creative - ANS-✔✔ 1.Conduct brainstorming sessio ns 2.Focus and let go 3.Cultivate creative serendipity 4.Keep idea files Critical thinking is - ANS-✔✔ paradigm -shifting work. Critical Thinking Concepts - ANS-✔✔ 1.Be willing to say "I don't know" 2.Define your terms to allow for clear communication 3.Pra ctice tolerance 4.Understand before criticizing 5.Consider the source of your information 6.Ask questions 7.Look for all possible solutions 8.Be willing to change your mind givennew information Leadership comes ________; management is ________ - ANS-✔✔ first; second Management is doing - ANS-✔✔ things right Leadership is doing - ANS-✔✔ the right thing Leadership: - ANS-✔✔ The personal traits necessary toestablish vision and goals for an organiza -tion and the ability to execute them Manager: - ANS-✔✔ The personal traits necessary toplan, organize, motivate, and manage the personnel and material resources of an organization FORMAL LEADER - ANS-✔✔ -person is the boss, the one whose directions are followed with minimal challenge -may have the title of the administrator,president, or chief executive officer -often does not interact with patients or give them care, and in some settings the formal leader does not interact frequently with the staff. -responsibility is to anticipate the changes in healthcare systems and to lead the organization to a comfortable or successful place in that future awareness or vision -leaders on another level could be a nurse manager in a hospital or nursing home (This formal leader does not often give patient car e but frequently interacts with the staff) LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS - ANS-✔✔ Comes first, before management Requires the ability to develop vision and goals" Doing the right thing" Determining that the ladder is leaning against the right wall MANAGEMENT CONCEP TS - ANS-✔✔ Follows the vision and goals of leadership Requires the ability to plan, organize, motivate, and manage "Doing things right" Efficiency in climbing the ladder of success INFORMAL LEADER - ANS-✔✔ -This is a person without an official title or off ice -person on the care team who is respected because of personal wisdom and the willingness to share it and who is a role model for excellent leadership on a day -to-day basis -This person does not prepare the schedule or determine the raises but instead w orks within the assigned workload while quietly leading the care team to a higher standard of performance or a successful change in a modality of care -person everyone goes to for expert assistance in changing a dressing, starting an intravenous line, or comforting a dying person and the family Informal leader is this person - ANS-✔✔ Individual to whom everyonelooks when a decision has to be made or when acontroversial topic is discussed
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