and Answers
Essential Skills for Advocacy - Correct Answers: -vision
-self-confidence
-articulate communication
-assertiveness
-risk taking
Values r/t advocacy - Correct Answers: -caring
-autonomy
-respect
-empowerment
Situations that require advocacy - Correct Answers: -EOL decisions
-access to health care
-protection of client privacy
-informed consent
-substandard practice
-healthcare reimbursement
-insurance authorization, denial, or delays in coverage
-med errors
-cultural and wthnic diversity and sensitivity
-complex prblem
>>AIDs, teen pregnancy, poverty
-aging population
Qualities needed for effective collaboration - Correct Answers: -good communication skills
, -assertiveness
-conflict negotiation skills
-decision making and critical thinking skills
-professional presence
nurse's role in interdisciplinary team - Correct Answers: -holistic understanding of the client, their health
care needs and the health care system
-continuity of care
-provide info during rounds and team meetings r/t the client's health status
-referrals and link to post-discharge resources
Time Saving Measures - Correct Answers: -document ASAP
-grouping activities that are for the same client or are in close proximity
-taking time to make a plan
-mentally envision a procedure before performing it
-gather all equipment prior to a procedure
-take priorities into consideration
-delegate when necessary
-enlisting help (teamwork)
-completing more difficult/strenuous tasks first (when energy is high)
-avoid interruptions by saying no to poorly timed requests
-set realistic standards
-completing one task before beginning another
-breaking large tasks into smaller, more manageable tasks
-using breaks to socialize with staff
Time Wasting Measures - Correct Answers: -documenting everything a the end of the shift
-making repeated trips to the supply room
-providing care as opportunity arises regardless of other responsibilities