NURS 236 Exam 1 Guide With
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Members of the Healthcare Team - ANSWER Physician, physician assistant
Nurse, unlicensed assistance personnel
Physical, respiratory, and occupational therapist
Speech pathologist
Dietitian
Pharmacist
Social worker
Chaplain/spiritual care provider
Role of the Nurse on the Healthcare Team - ANSWER Direct Care Provider
(bedside nurse)
Manager of other members of healthcare team (unit manager)
administrator
Nurse Practitioner (higher skilled, more advanced)
Clinical Nurse Specialist (DNP, specialty in research)
Educator (specifically goes in and educates pt)
In-Service Educator (educates nurses and staff)
Researcher (looks for EBP for us to better the pt care)
,Collaborative Practice - ANSWER what happens when multiple health care
workers from different professional backgrounds work together with each
other, patient's, families, etc. to deliver the highest quality of care
How does collaborative practice positively influence healthcare outcomes? -
ANSWER 1. Changing demographics and increasing diversity
2. The technologic explosion
3. Globalization of the world's society and economy
4. The era of the educated consumer, alternative therapies, and genomic and
palliative care
5. The cost of health care and the challenge of managed care
6. The impact of health policy and regulation
7. The growing need for interdisciplinary education and for collaborative
practice
8. The current nursing shortage, and opportunities for lifelong learning and
workforce development
Components of Effective Team Structure - ANSWER · Interact
interdependently and adaptively
· Have complementary skills
· Have effective leadership
· Work toward a common goal
· Have clear goals and responsibilities
· Mutually accountable for achieving the goal
,A pt who is postop abdominal surgery with a new colostomy is concerned
about the adverse effects of his pain medications and the ability to care for
his colostomy after discharge. Which members of the healthcare tame may
assist with the patient's needs? Select all that apply.
A. Pharmacist
B. Physician
C. Respiratory therapist
D. Physical therapist
E. Registered nurse - ANSWER A,B,E
A nurse is caring for a 70-year-old female patient who lives alone and is to be
discharged in a few days. She states that it is difficult for her to prepare
adequate nutritious meals at home for one person and that she is having
some difficulty with moving around in her home and bathing. Identify 2 of
the healthcare team referrals that may be made for this patient. - ANSWER
Dietician, Physical Therapist, Meals on wheels (social worker), Home Health
Nurse
The test plan for the National Council License Examination for Registered
Nurses (NCLEX-RN): - ANSWER -developed by the National Council of State
Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
-reviewed and approved by the NCLEX Examination Committee every three
years
, -Guides candidates preparing for examination
4 major client needs categories - ANSWER safe and effective care
environment
health promotion and maintenance
psychosocial integrity
physiological integrity
Safe and Effective Care Environment - ANSWER Management of care
-protects clients and health care personnel from diseases or germs
Safety and infection control
-Protects clients and health care personnel from health and environmental
hazards
Health Promotion and Maintenance - ANSWER Care Incorporates:
-Knowledge of expected growth and development principles
-Prevention and/or early detection of health problems
-Strategies to achieve optimal health
Psychosocial Integrity - ANSWER Care that promotes and supports the
emotional, mental, and social well-being of the client experiencing stressful
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Members of the Healthcare Team - ANSWER Physician, physician assistant
Nurse, unlicensed assistance personnel
Physical, respiratory, and occupational therapist
Speech pathologist
Dietitian
Pharmacist
Social worker
Chaplain/spiritual care provider
Role of the Nurse on the Healthcare Team - ANSWER Direct Care Provider
(bedside nurse)
Manager of other members of healthcare team (unit manager)
administrator
Nurse Practitioner (higher skilled, more advanced)
Clinical Nurse Specialist (DNP, specialty in research)
Educator (specifically goes in and educates pt)
In-Service Educator (educates nurses and staff)
Researcher (looks for EBP for us to better the pt care)
,Collaborative Practice - ANSWER what happens when multiple health care
workers from different professional backgrounds work together with each
other, patient's, families, etc. to deliver the highest quality of care
How does collaborative practice positively influence healthcare outcomes? -
ANSWER 1. Changing demographics and increasing diversity
2. The technologic explosion
3. Globalization of the world's society and economy
4. The era of the educated consumer, alternative therapies, and genomic and
palliative care
5. The cost of health care and the challenge of managed care
6. The impact of health policy and regulation
7. The growing need for interdisciplinary education and for collaborative
practice
8. The current nursing shortage, and opportunities for lifelong learning and
workforce development
Components of Effective Team Structure - ANSWER · Interact
interdependently and adaptively
· Have complementary skills
· Have effective leadership
· Work toward a common goal
· Have clear goals and responsibilities
· Mutually accountable for achieving the goal
,A pt who is postop abdominal surgery with a new colostomy is concerned
about the adverse effects of his pain medications and the ability to care for
his colostomy after discharge. Which members of the healthcare tame may
assist with the patient's needs? Select all that apply.
A. Pharmacist
B. Physician
C. Respiratory therapist
D. Physical therapist
E. Registered nurse - ANSWER A,B,E
A nurse is caring for a 70-year-old female patient who lives alone and is to be
discharged in a few days. She states that it is difficult for her to prepare
adequate nutritious meals at home for one person and that she is having
some difficulty with moving around in her home and bathing. Identify 2 of
the healthcare team referrals that may be made for this patient. - ANSWER
Dietician, Physical Therapist, Meals on wheels (social worker), Home Health
Nurse
The test plan for the National Council License Examination for Registered
Nurses (NCLEX-RN): - ANSWER -developed by the National Council of State
Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
-reviewed and approved by the NCLEX Examination Committee every three
years
, -Guides candidates preparing for examination
4 major client needs categories - ANSWER safe and effective care
environment
health promotion and maintenance
psychosocial integrity
physiological integrity
Safe and Effective Care Environment - ANSWER Management of care
-protects clients and health care personnel from diseases or germs
Safety and infection control
-Protects clients and health care personnel from health and environmental
hazards
Health Promotion and Maintenance - ANSWER Care Incorporates:
-Knowledge of expected growth and development principles
-Prevention and/or early detection of health problems
-Strategies to achieve optimal health
Psychosocial Integrity - ANSWER Care that promotes and supports the
emotional, mental, and social well-being of the client experiencing stressful
