intro to rad ch 4

What does critical thinking involve?

Critical thinking involves sound professional judgment applied with high ethical standards and integrity.

What does critical thinking require?

Critical thinking requires professional knowledge and experience.

Why does medical imaging require critical thinking skills?

The nature of medical imaging inherently requires critical thinking skills.

What skills are expected by employers?

Critical thinking skills are traits that employers expect in competent radiologic science professionals.

What is true about each patient experience?

Each and every patient experience is unique.

What does patient care require from professionals?

Requires adaptability and creativity.

What does critical thinking warrant?

Warrants reflection and self-assessment for improvement.

What may learning activities consist of?

Learning activities may consist of problem solving, role playing, lab simulations, case studies, situational judgment questions on exams, etc.

Where are critical thinking skills taught in higher levels of learning?

Skills in the analysis, application, and evaluation of content.

What are the 5 steps of problem solving?

1. Identify and clarify the problem.

2. Perform an objective analysis of the problem.

3. Develop realistic solutions to the problem.

4. Consider all viable solutions to the problem.

5. Select the best solution to the problem, and implement it.

Where are critical thinking skills taught?

Classroom, laboratory, clinical environment.

What supports and defines workplace problem-solving and critical thinking?

Professional standards support define problem solving and critical thinking skills expected in the workplace.

What will critical thinking in the clinical setting require?

thoroughly understand your ethical responsibilities, clinical setting offers “real-world” experiences, and Requires proficient critical thinking skills.

Why does each patient experience require adaptive measures?

Because every patient experience is unique and requires adaptive measures in a wide variety of settings.

What is essential for professional practice?

A complete understanding of the principles of this profession and its practice standards is essential.

Why is learning to work cooperatively important?

It is important to learn to work cooperatively and “in sync” with physicians, physicists, nurses, and other allied health professionals.

What is the process for problem solving and critical thinking?

1. Identify the problem.

2. Investigate the problem, objectively.

3. Develop viable solutions.

4. Select the best solution, and implement it.

What is an essential component of critical thinking skills?

Adaptability is an essential component of critical thinking skills.

What does critical thinking require compliance with?

Requires a thorough understanding and compliance with ethics of the profession.

What does clinical problem solving require?

Requires complete technical competency and patient interactions.

Why are critical thinking skills vital in radiologic sciences?

Critical thinking skills are vital in the radiologic sciences.

What are the three levels or domains where learning occurs?

Learning occurs at three levels or domains and deals with general knowledge, attitudes and values, and psychomotor skills.

How many steps are in the critical analysis process?

Critical analysis is a four-step process.

What are marks of a professional imaging technologist?

Good critical thinking and problem solving skills are the marks of a professional imaging technologist.

What does clinical problem solving often involve?

Often involves “team thinking.”

What is a key component of critical thinking?

Adaptability is a key component