Care Models & Care
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,What is functional nursing? A nursing model where nurses are assigned specific
tasks for all patients, improving efficiency in high-
volume settings.
What does 'acute' mean in nursing? Refers to patients with high acuity requiring routine
care, while stable patients have lower acuity.
What is the role of a case manager? To ensure quality and cost-effective outcomes for
patients, coordinating care and resources.
What qualifications are typically Usually a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) is
needed to become a case manager? required, but an ASN may also suffice.
When does discharge planning Discharge planning begins at the time of admission,
begin? except in acute care settings.
What is relationship-based care? A model where care is built on partnerships
between nurses, patients, and families, often seen in
pediatrics and home health.
What is the importance of scope of It defines what tasks nurses can perform, delegate,
practice in nursing? and the roles of other healthcare team members.
How does delegation work in Delegation can involve assigning tasks to other
nursing? nurses or healthcare personnel based on their
scope of practice.
, What is the difference between LPNs Both can administer medications, but the specific
and RNs in terms of medication responsibilities may vary based on the facility's
administration? policies.
What is the role of interdisciplinary To coordinate care among various healthcare
meetings in nursing? providers, ensuring a client-centered approach.
What is the goal of health protection To optimize health, prevent illness, and alleviate
in nursing? suffering through advocacy and care delivery.
What is the significance of continuity It ensures that patients receive consistent and
of care? coordinated healthcare services across different
settings.
What does client-centered care Focusing on the needs and preferences of the
entail? patient in the delivery of healthcare services.
How can LPNs contribute to case LPNs can assist in coordinating care and managing
management? patient needs within their scope of practice.
What is the role of a nurse in a high- To efficiently manage patient care by performing
volume setting? specific tasks and collaborating with other
healthcare staff.
What is the relationship between Different care models can impact the quality of
nursing care models and patient care, efficiency, and overall patient satisfaction.
outcomes?