ACCURATE ANSWERS
____________ from other members of the healthcare team is collaboration.
Role identity is? correct answer seeking input
coordination
_____________ and ______________ data is most important from an IT
standpoint as it allows the CNL to collect data that is meaningful. correct answer
Standardizing and operationalizing
1) Which of the following is an example of how the CNL may be involved in
advocacy?
Delegating the plan of care for pts/families to nursing staff
conducting EBP and research r/t patient care
2) Define advocacy according to the CNL role correct answer conducting EBP and
research r/t patient care
a. determining the plan of care with pts/families, by conducting
b. EBP and research,
,c. promote fairness and using chain of command, when needed to advocate for
clients.
A 24-bed critical care unit has experienced an increase in VAP within the past
year. The CNL is asked to facilitate a workgroup focused on developing a plan to
prevent VAP. which best exhibits how the CNL can promote communication
within the team?
Shares goals, messages, and plans with the team throughout the process
Engages the team in shared decision making before finalizing a plan correct
answer Shares goals, messages, and plans with the team throughout the process
The CNL communicates within a team by fostering the flow of information and
serving as a translator. The CNL actively solicits input and shares information with
the team.
A 70-year old female patient has been re-admitted from a SNF to the unit many
times with a history of dementia and hypotension. During each visit she became
normotensive after medication adjustment, and once stable discharged back to
the SNF. She has been admitted again!
What does the CNL do?
Ask the patient about her medications and how she takes them
In order to evaluate the continuum of care, call the SNF and review the
medication list correct answer In order to evaluate the continuum of care, call the
SNF and review the medication list
, this will help id the gap in care.
A patient admitted to your microsystem with an OD of aspirin. Which would you
educate the nurses to most closely monitor during acute management?
Metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory Alkalosis
Onset of pulmonary edema correct answer pulmonary edema caused by
metabolic acidosis
A patient for whom you are caring has a complicated medical history. As the CNL,
you ensure that everyone caring for that patient understands the entire plan of
care. What leadership is this an example of? correct answer Lateral integration
"Air Traffic Controller"
A patient for whom you are caring is dying of end-stage renal disease and is
confused. The patient is confused but indicated on his living will that he would not
want dialysis.
His family is very upset, disregarding his living will and demands for the dialysis.
Which action is most appropriate?
Immediately consult the ethics committee