An APRN is leading others about success and informs a group that it is acceptable to
make
mistakes. This is an example of which characteristic of APRN leadership?
a. Mentoring
b. Fiscal responsibility
c. Innovation
d. Likeability
e. Empowering others
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, ANS: E
Empowering others is a defining characteristic of APRN leadership by
encouraging others
and giving them authority. Other ways to empower others to succeed
include sharing
information, creating clear goals and objectives, teaching it is okay to make
mistakes,
creating an environment that celebrates both successes and failures,
support of a learning
environment, and letting teams become the hierarchy.
An APRN works in a primary care clinic. The APRN wishes to treat a patient's disease
with
a specific medication that is far superior to other treatments. The APRN has never
encountered issues prescribing this therapy as first-line treatment in the past. The
APRN is
informed by this patient's insurance that they require proof that the APRN has tried a
far
less effective therapy for 1 month prior to approving payment for the different
medication.
Which of the following best describes the forces at work in this scenario?
a. Legal issues
b. Societal issues
c. Interprofessional conflict
d. Communication problems
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ANS: B
Societal issues including cost containment pressures in health systems are
likely responsible
for development of this scenario. Interprofessional conflicts would best be
involved in this
scenario if this is applied among a multidisciplinary team.
,A novice APRN has started his or her first position in an emergency department. For
the
initial 3 months the APRN reviews each patient and all aspects of his or her care and
discusses it with an attending physician working in the department. The attending
physician
also reviews all aspects of the patient's care and assumes responsibility for any actions
or
patient outcomes for the care the APRN provides. This is an example of which of the
following?
a. Clinical consultation
b. Comanagement
c. Referral
d. Supervision
e. Collaboration
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ANS: D
This is an example of supervision. Supervision can be multilevel based on
laws, policies, or
skill level. APRNs, physician assistants, and Medical Residents all undergo
supervision
whether supervised or unsupervised, at some point in their career. The
hallmark of
supervision is that the provider being supervised is responsible for his or
her own actions;
however, the ultimate responsibility almost always resides with the
supervisor.
Chapter 11 Ethical Practice
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Which ethical approach to resolving conflicts places a privilege on power
imbalances?
a. Care-based ethics
b. Principle-based ethics
c. Feminist ethics
d. Casuistry
e. Virtue-based ethics
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NS: C
Feminist ethics as an ethical approach places privilege on the power
imbalances of the
parties involved when utilized in ethical decision making.
An APRN calls the laboratory and medical imaging department regarding his or her
patient. The APRN informs the medical imaging department that they must wait to
perform imaging until after the laboratory has completed with the patient. This
example best represents which
of the following?
a. Collaboration
b. Faux collaboration
c. Coordination
d. Parallel functioning
e. Parallel communication
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make
mistakes. This is an example of which characteristic of APRN leadership?
a. Mentoring
b. Fiscal responsibility
c. Innovation
d. Likeability
e. Empowering others
Give this one a try later!
, ANS: E
Empowering others is a defining characteristic of APRN leadership by
encouraging others
and giving them authority. Other ways to empower others to succeed
include sharing
information, creating clear goals and objectives, teaching it is okay to make
mistakes,
creating an environment that celebrates both successes and failures,
support of a learning
environment, and letting teams become the hierarchy.
An APRN works in a primary care clinic. The APRN wishes to treat a patient's disease
with
a specific medication that is far superior to other treatments. The APRN has never
encountered issues prescribing this therapy as first-line treatment in the past. The
APRN is
informed by this patient's insurance that they require proof that the APRN has tried a
far
less effective therapy for 1 month prior to approving payment for the different
medication.
Which of the following best describes the forces at work in this scenario?
a. Legal issues
b. Societal issues
c. Interprofessional conflict
d. Communication problems
Give this one a try later!
ANS: B
Societal issues including cost containment pressures in health systems are
likely responsible
for development of this scenario. Interprofessional conflicts would best be
involved in this
scenario if this is applied among a multidisciplinary team.
,A novice APRN has started his or her first position in an emergency department. For
the
initial 3 months the APRN reviews each patient and all aspects of his or her care and
discusses it with an attending physician working in the department. The attending
physician
also reviews all aspects of the patient's care and assumes responsibility for any actions
or
patient outcomes for the care the APRN provides. This is an example of which of the
following?
a. Clinical consultation
b. Comanagement
c. Referral
d. Supervision
e. Collaboration
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ANS: D
This is an example of supervision. Supervision can be multilevel based on
laws, policies, or
skill level. APRNs, physician assistants, and Medical Residents all undergo
supervision
whether supervised or unsupervised, at some point in their career. The
hallmark of
supervision is that the provider being supervised is responsible for his or
her own actions;
however, the ultimate responsibility almost always resides with the
supervisor.
Chapter 11 Ethical Practice
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, Chapter 11 Ethical Practice
Which ethical approach to resolving conflicts places a privilege on power
imbalances?
a. Care-based ethics
b. Principle-based ethics
c. Feminist ethics
d. Casuistry
e. Virtue-based ethics
Give this one a try later!
NS: C
Feminist ethics as an ethical approach places privilege on the power
imbalances of the
parties involved when utilized in ethical decision making.
An APRN calls the laboratory and medical imaging department regarding his or her
patient. The APRN informs the medical imaging department that they must wait to
perform imaging until after the laboratory has completed with the patient. This
example best represents which
of the following?
a. Collaboration
b. Faux collaboration
c. Coordination
d. Parallel functioning
e. Parallel communication
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