Critical Thinking Is a Purposeful, Goal-Directed Process of Inquiry That

question 16

Multiple Choice

Critical thinking is a purposeful, goal-directed process of inquiry that uses available facts, principles, theories, and abstractions. Which statement best describes the processes that are accomplished through critical thinking?

• A) Make inferences, solve problems, arrive at decisions.
• B) Persuade others, induce debate, use intuition.
• C) Make inferences, reduce fractions, make decisions.
• D) Solve problems, elevate issues, reflect actions.

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Definitions:

Lung Sounds

Refers to the noises produced by the structures of the lungs during breathing, detected with a stethoscope.

Tracheostomy Tube

A tube inserted through a surgically created hole in the front part of the neck and into the trachea to assist in breathing.

Airway Clearance

Techniques and practices used to remove mucus and secretions from the respiratory tract to improve breathing.

Humidified Oxygen

Oxygen that is moistened before being delivered to a patient to prevent dryness in the airways and enhance comfort.