NU 308 Week 1 Test With
Solution
Synergy
derives from greek word synergos , meaning to work together - according to
the AACN, synergy occurs when the needs/characteristics of a pt are matched
w/ a nurses competencies
___ of a nurse's practice are guided by specific ___ of a pt and/or their family
components, needs
what does the synergy model draw from?
Virginia Henderson's theory
a technique called the ___ ___ is widely used in the RCA and focuses on ___ ___,
___, and ___
5 whys, critical thinking, reasoning, learning
asking why encourages us to ___ and ___ new interventions and approaches
propose, test
the synergy model is guided by what?
the why! - it is a nurse competencies framework
when pt characteristics and nurse competencies are in synergy - optimal pt
___ are more likely to occur
, outcomes
optimal pt outcome is contingent on the nurses ___, ___, and ___
knowledge, skills, experience
the synergy model promotes ___ NOT ___
PCC, nursing-centered care
what is the scale to describe each pt characteristic and nurse competency in
the synergy model?
1-3-5
how many pt characteristics described in the synergy model?
8
can the 8 pt characteristics be viewed separately?
NO - they must be viewed as a whole
complexity
entanglement of psychological/emotional states including family relations
and environmental factors - ranges from complicated lifestyle/family
relations, to straightforward
is complexity intrinsic or extrinsic?
intrinsic
participation in care
Accessibility, availability, and willingness by patient and family to assist in
care - ranges from no participation to full participation
Solution
Synergy
derives from greek word synergos , meaning to work together - according to
the AACN, synergy occurs when the needs/characteristics of a pt are matched
w/ a nurses competencies
___ of a nurse's practice are guided by specific ___ of a pt and/or their family
components, needs
what does the synergy model draw from?
Virginia Henderson's theory
a technique called the ___ ___ is widely used in the RCA and focuses on ___ ___,
___, and ___
5 whys, critical thinking, reasoning, learning
asking why encourages us to ___ and ___ new interventions and approaches
propose, test
the synergy model is guided by what?
the why! - it is a nurse competencies framework
when pt characteristics and nurse competencies are in synergy - optimal pt
___ are more likely to occur
, outcomes
optimal pt outcome is contingent on the nurses ___, ___, and ___
knowledge, skills, experience
the synergy model promotes ___ NOT ___
PCC, nursing-centered care
what is the scale to describe each pt characteristic and nurse competency in
the synergy model?
1-3-5
how many pt characteristics described in the synergy model?
8
can the 8 pt characteristics be viewed separately?
NO - they must be viewed as a whole
complexity
entanglement of psychological/emotional states including family relations
and environmental factors - ranges from complicated lifestyle/family
relations, to straightforward
is complexity intrinsic or extrinsic?
intrinsic
participation in care
Accessibility, availability, and willingness by patient and family to assist in
care - ranges from no participation to full participation
