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bottom-up approach to critical reasoning Critical thinking comprises three interlinking dimensions: -Analyzing one's own thinking- breaking it down into its component parts. -Evaluating one's own thinking- identifying its weaknesses while recognizing its strengths. -Improving one's own thinking- reconstructing it to make it better. Critical thinking is characteristically: self-directed self-disciplined self-monitored self-corrective egocentrism the tendency to view everything in re...

The nurse is assisting with caring for a client who will receive a unit of blood. Just before the infusion, it is most important for the nurse to check which item? Vital signs A client who is receiving a blood transfusion pushes the call light for the nurse. When entering the room, the nurse notes that the client is flushed, dyspneic, and complaining of generalized itching. How should the nurse correctly interpret these findings? Transfusion reaction A client who was receiving a blood ...

Syllogism a deductive argument usually consisting of two premises and a conclusion Sound argument a valid deductive argument whose premises are true Valid argument an argument structured in a correct deductive format; an argument structured in such a way that if its premises are true, then its conclusion must be true Deductive argument an argument that follows formal patterns of reasoning and is aimed at establishing the certainty of a conclusion through presenting true premises in a vali...

Critical Thinking wide range of cognitive skills and intellectual dispositions needed to effectively identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments and truth claims logical inconsistency saying of believing inconsistent things practical inconsistency saying one thing and doing another Egocentrism the tendency to see reality as centered on oneself. Selfish, self-absorbed people who view their interest, ideas, and values as superior to everone else's. Self-Interested thinking tendency to ...

B250E Module 5 Exam (Personal and Professional Development) Questions And Answers (Updated And Verified) Which Army Value "focuses on the nation, Army, and a subordinate's welfare before you own?" - answerSelfless Service What do shared values allow leaders to accomplish? - answerLink organizational members together What ethical values are in conflict when a co-worker brags about using illegal drugs over the weekend? - answerUnknown Individual vs Community - Not Correct Truth vs Tea...

B250E Module 5 Exam (Personal and Professional Development) Questions And Answers 100% Verified What is a step in the Ethical Dilemma Model? - answerMake informed decisions What procedure should you use first to organize dilemmas? - answerThe 7 step Problem Solving Model What exists when there is conflict between doing what is right morally and legally - answerAn ethical dilemma Treating people as they should be treated is characteristic of which Army Value? - answerRespect What is the...

Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4 Critical Thinking Moore and Parker Claim: - ANS A statement, true or false, that expresses an opinion or belief Argument: - ANS A two-part structure of claims, one part of which (the premise or premises) is given as a reason for thinking the other part (the conclu- sion) is true Issue/Question: - ANS What is raised when a claim is called into question Valid deductive argument: - ANS An argument whose premises being true means that the conclusion must be tr...

Critical Thinking (HESI) LATEST ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ The Patient: The wife of a wealthy owner of the town's bank. The Situation: The patient and her husband arrive on the unit. While orienting the patient to the hospital room, the nurse notices that the patient has placed a large amount of cash and some expensive earrings in the drawer of the bedside table. The Question: What is the best action for the nurse to take? ...

Critical Thinking (HESI) LATEST 2023- 2024 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ The Patient: The wife of a wealthy owner of the town's bank. The Situation: The patient and her husband arrive on the unit. While orienting the patient to the hospital room, the nurse notices that the patient has placed a large amount of cash and some expensive earrings in the drawer of the bedside table. The Question: What is the best action for the nurse to ...

Critical Thinking (HESI) LATEST ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ The Situation: The family brings the patient to the emergency room because he just took an entire bottle of pills.The Question: What action should the nurse take first? - CORRECT ANSWER Answer - Determine the patient's level of consciousness. The Patient: An 80 year-old male who has used continuous oxygen for the past three years. The Situation: While making a home visit, ...