Professions part of the health care team - Answers - Physician
- Resident/Patient
- Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
- Nurse manager
- RN/LVN/CNA
- Social Worker
- Dietitian
Define Nurse Practitioner - Answers A nurse who is qualified to treat certain medical conditions
without the direct supervision of a doctor
Relationship between a nursing student in a clinical setting and the unite staff - Answers The
student-staff nurse relationship profoundly affects learning. Not all staff nurses have formal
preparation for the role of mentor or are responsible for evaluating a student's clinical
performance. Staff nurses are meant to be resources for students when faculty members are
unavailable
Different delivery methods of nursing care - Answers - Functional nursing
- Individual nursing
- Team nursing
- Primary nursing
Who is responsible for arranging community services after a patient has been discharged -
Answers Some hospitals have a dedicated discharge planning manager on staff, but your point
person could also be a social worker, nurse, or other hospital representative
Members of the health care team and their responsibilities - Answers - Physician : diagnose and
treat injuries or illnesses and address health maintenance
- RN : RNs assess and identify patients' needs, then implement and monitor the patient's
medical plan and treatment
- NP : integrate health maintenance, disease prevention, physical diagnosis, and treatment of
common episodic and chronic problems in primary care with equal emphasis on health teaching
and management
- Dietitian : Speaking to patients to learn about their health goals and dietary needs, preferences,
, and restrictions. Developing nutrition plans for clients
- LVN/LPN : Follows care plan created by Registered nurse
- CNA/NA. : Provides physical support to assist patients/residents/clients or inmates in
performing daily living activities
- Social worker : Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed
to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses
The goal of the health care team - Answers To restore optimal health physically, emotionally and
psychologically
Why a student nurse should always prepare before providing care - Answers To recognize
changes in patient condition, to perform independent nursing interventions, to anticipate orders,
and to prioritize
Distinguish the roles of the RN's and LVN's - Answers LVNs receive training in basic nursing
skills, such as taking vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with basic patient
care. RNs, on the other hand, receive more advanced training that includes nursing theory,
patient assessment, and the development and implementation of nursing care plans
What factors determine what the LVN/LPN are responsible for in a practice setting - Answers
The Nurse Practice Act of the state in which the nurse is working
How is the LVN/LPN functioning when they provide input to the RN on how effective the
patients care has been - Answers Providing care according to the established plan, collecting
data, and offering input to the RN about the effectiveness of care and suggestions for care
improvement
when would the LVN/LPN be working in an expanded role in a long-term care facility - Answers
The expanded role of the LPN/LVN in long-term care occurs in the role of manager of care. The
LPN/LVN may be a first-line manager, supervising care given by LPN/LVNs and unlicensed
assistive personnel while being directly responsible to the RN nurse manager
What are the roles of the members on a physical therapy team - Answers - DPT (Doctor of
Physical therapy)
- PT (Physical Therapist)
- PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant)
What roles are included in nursing management and executive roles - Answers Nurse managers
are responsible for managing human and financial resources
How to recognize biases in nursing - Answers The first step in recognizing implicit biases is to
be in touch with one's gut feelings. If healthcare providers experience unpleasant experiences