VATI Leadership Remediation 2024 Exam
Questions and Answers
durable power of attorney for health care - Correct answer -legal document that designates a health
care surrogate, who is an individual authorized to make health care decisions for a client who is unable
-person who serves as this should be very familiar with the client's wishes
-living wills can be difficult to interpret, especially in the face of unexpected circumstances. A durable
power of attorney for healthcare, as an adjunct to a living will, can be a more effective way of ensuring
that the client's decisions about healthcare are honored
privacy rule - Correct answer -nurses must not disclose client's information to unauthorized individuals
or family members who request it in person or by telephone or email
-many hospitals use a code system to ID those individuals who can receive information about a client
-nurses should ask any individual inquiring about a client's status for the code and disclose information
only when the individual can give the code
interprofessional care: counseling services can assist: - Correct answer clients experiencing anxiety or
depression from long rehabilitation or life-altering injuries
interprofessional care: PT and OT - Correct answer can be required for ambulation, particularly if
crutches, a walker, or a cane is required, and for ADLs
interprofessional care: PT can help restore - Correct answer range of motion, teach strengthening
exercises, and assist the client with accepting the injury
interprofessional care: case management - Correct answer can coordinate discharge planning, especially
if inpatient rehabilitative care will be required (more common for older adults and clients who have
multiple injuries)
interprofessional care: social workers - Correct answer assist with financial concerns, especially if a long
recovery period is expected
Questions and Answers
durable power of attorney for health care - Correct answer -legal document that designates a health
care surrogate, who is an individual authorized to make health care decisions for a client who is unable
-person who serves as this should be very familiar with the client's wishes
-living wills can be difficult to interpret, especially in the face of unexpected circumstances. A durable
power of attorney for healthcare, as an adjunct to a living will, can be a more effective way of ensuring
that the client's decisions about healthcare are honored
privacy rule - Correct answer -nurses must not disclose client's information to unauthorized individuals
or family members who request it in person or by telephone or email
-many hospitals use a code system to ID those individuals who can receive information about a client
-nurses should ask any individual inquiring about a client's status for the code and disclose information
only when the individual can give the code
interprofessional care: counseling services can assist: - Correct answer clients experiencing anxiety or
depression from long rehabilitation or life-altering injuries
interprofessional care: PT and OT - Correct answer can be required for ambulation, particularly if
crutches, a walker, or a cane is required, and for ADLs
interprofessional care: PT can help restore - Correct answer range of motion, teach strengthening
exercises, and assist the client with accepting the injury
interprofessional care: case management - Correct answer can coordinate discharge planning, especially
if inpatient rehabilitative care will be required (more common for older adults and clients who have
multiple injuries)
interprofessional care: social workers - Correct answer assist with financial concerns, especially if a long
recovery period is expected
