Critical Thinking in Nursing A Cognitive Skills Workbook

by Lipe, Saundra; Beasley, Sharon

• ISBN13: 9780781740425
• ISBN10: 0781740428
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781451115048
• Edition: Workbook
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-11-18
• Publisher: LWW
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Summary

This text introduces nursing students to the cognitive skills, or "critical thinking," required of professional nurses. Using a practical approach and a nursing process framework throughout, the book provides a bridge between theory and the application of skills. Cognitive skills are presented in a competency-based, clinically oriented format, with emphasis on teaching critical thinking. Written at an accessible reading level, chapters end with a workbook section, to provide students with real-world applications of what they have learned. Case studies and checklists throughout aid the student in applying content.

Table of Contents

UNIT ONE BASIC CONCEPTS OF COGNITIVE SKILLS
CHAPTER 1 CRITICAL THINKING	3	(16)
Definition	3	(1)
Relationship to Problem Solving and Decision Making	3	(1)
The Critical Thinker	4	(1)
Intellectual Standards in Thinking	4	(3)
Process of Critical Thinking	7	(2)
Skills of Critical Thinking	9	(1)
Pitfalls in Critical Thinking	10	(1)
Summary	11	(8)
CHAPTER 2 PROBLEM SOLVING	19	(18)
Definition	19	(1)
Nursing Process	19	(1)
Decision Making	20	(1)
Steps in the Problem-Solving Process	20	(3)
Problem-Solving Strategies	23	(1)
Pitfalls in Problem Solving	24	(1)
Summary	25	(12)
CHAPTER 3 DECISION MAKING	37	(22)
Definition	37	(1)
Differentiating Decision Making From
Problem Solving	37	(1)
Factors Influencing Decision Making	38	(1)
Characteristics of an Effective Decision Maker	38	(1)
Decision Making in Nursing	38	(1)
Approaches to Participative Decision Making	39	(1)
Decision-Making Tools	40	(1)
Process of Decision Making	40	(5)
Errors in Decision Making	45	(2)
Summary	47	(12)
CHAPTER 4 PRIORITY SETTING	59	(26)
Definition	59	(1)
Time Management	59	(1)
Prioritizing Patient Needs	60	(1)
Prioritizing Nursing Diagnoses	61	(4)
Priority Activities	65	(1)
Multitasking	66	(1)
Prioritizing Within the Nursing Process	67	(2)
Pitfalls in Priority Setting	69	(1)
Summary	70	(15)
UNIT TWO COGNITIVE SKILLS IN THE NURSING PROCESS	85	(110)
CHAPTER 5 NURSING PROCESS APPLICATIONS	87	(34)
Definition	87	(2)
Role of the Nursing Process	89	(1)
Steps of the Nursing Process	90	(11)
Care Plan	101	(1)
Pitfalls	101	(4)
Summary	105	(16)
CHAPTER 6 DELEGATION	121	(28)
Definition	121	(1)
Principles of Delegation	122	(1)
Five Rights of Delegation	123	(4)
Obstacles to Delegation	127	(1)
Delegation Procedure	128	(7)
Summary	135	(14)
CHAPTER 7 COMMUNICATION	149	(22)
Levels of Communication	149	(1)
Verbal Communication	149	(1)
Collaboration	150	(1)
Report Skills	151	(2)
Conflict Resolution	153	(1)
Physician Notification	154	(3)
Written Communication	157	(1)
Summary	157	(14)
CHAPTER 8 PATIENT TEACHING	171	(24)
Applying the Nursing Process	171	(1)
Learning Needs Assessment	172	(6)
Analyzing Needs	178	(1)
Outcome Identification	179	(1)
Planning the Lesson	179	(2)
Implementing the Educational Session	181	(1)
Evaluating the Educational Process	181	(2)
Summary	183	(12)
UNIT THREE APPLICATION OF COGNITIVE SKILLS	195	(92)
CHAPTER 9 APPLYING CLINICAL REASONING TO VARIOUS PRACTICE SETTINGS	197	(32)
Definition	198	(1)
Reasoning	198	(1)
Guidelines for Decision Making	198	(3)
Application of Cognitive Skills	201	(2)
Clinical Reasoning Applications	203	(1)
Evaluating the Workload	203	(1)
Knowledge and Ability for Varied Settings	204	(1)
Pitfalls in Clinical Reasoning	205	(1)
Summary	206	(23)
CHAPTER 10 ETHICAL DECISION MAKING	229	(28)
Definition	229	(1)
Ethical Guides	230	(2)
American Nurses Association Code of Ethics	232	(3)
Critical Thinking	235	(1)
Process of Ethical Decision Making	236	(2)
Ethics Committees	238	(1)
Frequent Areas of Dilemma	238	(1)
Self Determination	238	(2)
Professional Caregiver Issues	240	(1)
Pitfalls in Ethical Decision Making	241	(1)
Summary	241	(16)
CHAPTER 11 APPLYING NURSING JUDGMENT IN CLINICAL SETTINGS	257	(30)
Definition	258	(1)
The Decision-Making Process	259	(3)
Float Nurse	262	(1)
Considerations When Accepting Assignments	263	(2)
Specialty Nurse Skills and Competencies	265	(3)
Room Assignment Process	268	(1)
Pitfalls in Nursing Judgment	269	(1)
Summary	270	(17)
APPENDIX A: ANSWER KEY	287	(42)
APPENDIX B: NANDA DIAGNOSES	329	(4)
INDEX	333