NUR 211 MODULE 1.2 : LEADERSHIP
AND PATIENT CENTERED CARE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Important points to consider ANSW✅✅Nurses are ethically obligated to act as advocates for all
patients, but particularly for those who cannot advocate for themselves
Occurs at any level, in any setting
Direct patient care
Change in public policy or services
One can advocate for an individual
Did you know? ANSW✅✅Nurses have ethical and professional responsibility for protecting the
safety and rights of their patients
The Code of Ethics identifies a range of advocacy skills and activities that nurses are expected to
demonstrate
Nurse Practice Act ANSW✅✅Nurses who understand their state practice acts are best able to use
established processes to advocate effectively for their patients while protecting themselves from
retaliation and from violations against their license.
List 5 advocacy skills ANSW✅✅Risk Tasking
Articulate communication
Assertiveness
Self-Confidence
Collaboration
Define Advocacy ANSW✅✅Refers to nurses role in supporting clients by ensuring that they are
properly informed, their rights are respected , and they are receiving the proper level of care
The overall goal of patient advocacy is to create an environment in which clients can exercise their
right to decide, and in which those rights are protected.
, Broad Core Attributes of Advocacy ANSW✅✅Safeguarding patients autonomy
Acting on behalf of patients
Championing social justice in the provision of healthcare
How can nurses safeguard autonomy? ANSW✅✅Encourage patients to share and document
theirs goals, preferences, values and beliefs
Supporting the patients values and choices even when they conflict with your own.
Providing sufficient, timely information for informed decisions
Be sure there is a match between the patients health literacy level and the information provided
What are some situations where nurse would have to advocate for clients? ANSW✅✅End of life
decisions
Access to health care
Protection of client privacy
Informed consent
Issues that may cause harm to people
Substandard practice (impaired nurse, abuse of power)
Political issue, law making
How Do You Show Advocacy? - What behaviors show you are advocating for someone?
ANSW✅✅Active Listener
Ask questions of patient --> advocating requires an understanding of the whole patient
Assess health , Literacy first
Advocacy Actions ANSW✅✅Provide information so clients can make decisions
Accepting and respecting a client's decision
Be assertive - speak out for safe practice
Help bring awareness or public attention to situations
Have knowledge of resources rights, cultures and clients values
Be politically active
Collaborate with other disciplines to make change
Educate clients about their legal rights
AND PATIENT CENTERED CARE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Important points to consider ANSW✅✅Nurses are ethically obligated to act as advocates for all
patients, but particularly for those who cannot advocate for themselves
Occurs at any level, in any setting
Direct patient care
Change in public policy or services
One can advocate for an individual
Did you know? ANSW✅✅Nurses have ethical and professional responsibility for protecting the
safety and rights of their patients
The Code of Ethics identifies a range of advocacy skills and activities that nurses are expected to
demonstrate
Nurse Practice Act ANSW✅✅Nurses who understand their state practice acts are best able to use
established processes to advocate effectively for their patients while protecting themselves from
retaliation and from violations against their license.
List 5 advocacy skills ANSW✅✅Risk Tasking
Articulate communication
Assertiveness
Self-Confidence
Collaboration
Define Advocacy ANSW✅✅Refers to nurses role in supporting clients by ensuring that they are
properly informed, their rights are respected , and they are receiving the proper level of care
The overall goal of patient advocacy is to create an environment in which clients can exercise their
right to decide, and in which those rights are protected.
, Broad Core Attributes of Advocacy ANSW✅✅Safeguarding patients autonomy
Acting on behalf of patients
Championing social justice in the provision of healthcare
How can nurses safeguard autonomy? ANSW✅✅Encourage patients to share and document
theirs goals, preferences, values and beliefs
Supporting the patients values and choices even when they conflict with your own.
Providing sufficient, timely information for informed decisions
Be sure there is a match between the patients health literacy level and the information provided
What are some situations where nurse would have to advocate for clients? ANSW✅✅End of life
decisions
Access to health care
Protection of client privacy
Informed consent
Issues that may cause harm to people
Substandard practice (impaired nurse, abuse of power)
Political issue, law making
How Do You Show Advocacy? - What behaviors show you are advocating for someone?
ANSW✅✅Active Listener
Ask questions of patient --> advocating requires an understanding of the whole patient
Assess health , Literacy first
Advocacy Actions ANSW✅✅Provide information so clients can make decisions
Accepting and respecting a client's decision
Be assertive - speak out for safe practice
Help bring awareness or public attention to situations
Have knowledge of resources rights, cultures and clients values
Be politically active
Collaborate with other disciplines to make change
Educate clients about their legal rights
