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Question 1 v
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The nurse is instructing a patient on the role of diet, exercise, and medication to control type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Which core competency for healthcare professionals is the nurse implementing?
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1. Quality improvement v
2. Evidence-based practice v
3. Patient-centered care v
4. Teamwork and collaboration v v
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Rationale 1: Identifying safety hazards and measuring quality is an example of the core competency quality
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improvement.
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Rationale 2: Using best research when providing patient care is an example of the core competency evidence-
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based practice.
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Rationale 3: The nurse instructing the patient is an example of the competency patient-centered care.
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Rationale 4: The core competency teamwork and collaboration involves collaboration between disciplines to
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provide continuous and reliable care.
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Global Rationale: In 2003, the National Academy of Sciences proposed a set of five core competencies that all
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healthcare professionals should possess to meet the needs of the 21st century. The nurse instructing the patient is
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an example of the competency patient-centered care. Identifying safety hazards and measuring quality are
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examples of the core competency quality improvement. Using best research when providing patient care is an
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example of the core competency evidence-based practice. Collaboration between disciplines to provide
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continuous and reliable care is an example of the core competency teamwork and collaboration.
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Cognitive Level: Applying v v
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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Client Need Sub: Management of Care
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QSEN Competencies: I.A.1. Integrate understanding of multiple dimensions of patient centered care
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AACN Essential Competencies: IX.7. Provide appropriate patient teaching that reflects developmental stage,
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age, culture, spirituality, patient preferences, and health literacy considerations to foster patient engagement in
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their care
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NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care: Learn cooperatively, facilitate the learning of others
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,Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
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, Learning Outcome: 1. Describe the core competencies for healthcare professionals: patient-centered care,
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interprofessional teams, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and health information technology.
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MNL Learning Outcome: 10.5.4. Utilize the nursing process in care of client.
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Question 2 v
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The nurse is planning to utilize the core competency use informatics when providing patient care. Which action
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should the nurse perform when using this core competency?
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1. Change the sharps container in a patient’s room.
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2. Document the effectiveness of pain medication for a patient.
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3. Discuss the effectiveness of bedside physical therapy with the therapist.
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4. Search through a database of articles to find current research on wound care.
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Correct Answer: 4 v v
Rationale 1: Changing the sharps container is an example of quality improvement.
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Rationale 2: Documenting the effectiveness of pain medication for a patient is an example of patient-centered
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care.
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Rationale 3: Discussing the effectiveness of bedside physical therapy with the therapist is an example of
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teamwork and collaboration. v v
Rationale 4: Searching through a database of articles to find current research on wound care is an example of use
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informatics.
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Global Rationale: Examples of the nurse using the core competency use informatics include the use of
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technology to communicate, manage knowledge, reduce errors, and support decision making. The activity of
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searching through a database of articles to find current research on wound care is an example of use informatics.
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Changing the sharps container in a patient’s room is an example of quality improvement. Documenting the
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effectiveness of pain medication for a patient is an example of patient-centered care. Discussing the effectiveness
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of bedside physical therapy with the therapist is an example of teamwork and collaboration.
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Cognitive Level: Applying v v
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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Client Need Sub: Management of Care
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QSEN Competencies: VI.B.2. Apply technology and information management tools to support safe processes of
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care
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AACN Essentials Competencies: IV.1. Demonstrate skills in using patient care technologies, information
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systems, and communication devices that support safe nursing practice
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