Module 14

The role of the clinical nurse leader (CNL) is directly associated with the successful leadership of an interprofessional health care team. Which statements made by the CNL express the components of that role? (Select all that apply.)

-'I've worked with clients diagnosed with cardiac issues for nearly 15 years.' -'The unit nurses have talked with the family and identified a need for a social services consult.' -'We need to determine what, if any, safety issues exist related to this client's ability to ambulate independently.' -'I'll share the patient's care outcomes with the physical therapist today.'

Which statements demonstrate the patient benefits derived from care provided by an interprofessional team? (Select all that apply.)

-'We have been so pleased with the care my mother has been given while she recovered from her fall.' -'The nurses all seem to really care about each of their patients.' -'The physical therapist and my nurse worked together to schedule my therapy before my wife came to visit.' -'My doctor, the nurse, the social worker, and the dietitian had a meeting with me today about my discharge plan.'

What is the best focused response when asked, 'What does clear and efficient communication mean'? (Select all that apply.)

-a thorough handoff of the situation, including background, your assessment, and any recommendations -checking for the receiver's understanding before moving on -information is presented in language the receiver can understand

What are some of the primary focuses of the health care interprofessional team? (Select all that apply.)

-collaborative problem solving -reducing mortality rates -improving quality of life for patients -providing patient-centered care -increasing professional experiences for health care workers

The case manager is part of the interdisciplinary team who is a nurse leader whose role is to _______. (Select all that apply.)

-coordinate patient care -evaluate options for patient care -monitor patient care -advocate for the patient

In an interprofessional team, what do teammates need to understand to have a shared vision? (Select all that apply.)

-desired outcomes -potential challenges to meeting outcomes -after-care options

What factors contribute to the success of interprofessional teams? (Select all that apply.)

-having role clarity -acknowledging the shared vision -forming clear and efficient communication

In an interprofessional team, the role of a nurse leader is elevated from caregiver to include which essential responsibilities? (Select all that apply.)

-implementing a team approach to care delivery -integrating all aspects of client care -assuring client and client family satisfaction -supporting client autonomy related to care decisions -assuring the effective transition from facility to home care

Which of the following is important for ensuring team collaboration efforts will be successful?

-shared vision -role clarity -use of effective communication

What factors are considered when determining the appropriateness of implementing care via the interprofessional team? (Select all that apply.)

-skill of the attending staff -the acuity level of the patient population -the facility's yearly budget -the complexity of the required patient care

A client who experienced a traumatic musculoskeletal injury to the right arm was transported to the local hospital's emergency department. The initial care was delivered by an interprofessional team. What specialized, patient-focused care should this form of care delivery provide this patient?

Effective communication between individual team members and with the patient will be a priority.

Implementation problems are not common in multidisciplinary teams because all health care workers typically like being part of a team.

false

What is considered to be the greatest challenge to the implementation of an interprofessional primary health care team?

overcoming the traditional provider-dominated role of determining patient care

What is one challenge that the interprofessional team faces?

role confusion

What does an interprofessional team member need to understand about role clarity for the team to be successful?

the role and responsibilities of all teammates

The bachelor's degree-prepared nurse is tasked with the need to understand interprofessional communication and collaboration in order to be prepared to improve patient health care outcomes.

true