Collaboration

Which response from the nurse indicates effective collaboration and communication with the health care provider?

"I believe the patient might be dehydrated and recommend fluids." Offering information about the patient and a recommendation indicates effective collaboration and communication with the health care provider.

Which organizations use collaboration in their code of ethics?

American Nurses Association (ANA) International Council of Nurses (ICN)

Match the right of delegation to its description. The five rights of nursing delegation are the right task, to the right person, under right circumstances, with right direction, and under the right supervision. The right task should be delegated based on assessment and planning of patient care. The task should be delegated to a person who is trained or experienced in carrying out the task. Because the nurse is accountable for the patient's health, the nursing assistants should be supervised to ensure the patient's comfort and safety. "In the right way" and "with the right colleague" are not included in the five rights of delegation.

Appropriate patient care situation Right circumstance Appropriate task assigned to the right individual Right person Appropriate (clear, concise) instructions Right direction Appropriate follow-up and feedback by the nurse Right supervision

Which nursing scenario represents delegation?

Asking an unlicensed assistive personnel to feed a patient The nurse is displaying delegation when asking the unlicensed assistive personnel to feed a patient.

Which action by the nurse is an important aspect of collaboration?

Communicating to the team Communication to the team ensures patient goals are met and is an important aspect of collaboration.

Which concepts are associated with collaboration?

Competency Standard Skill Level of quality

Which attitude for collaboration is described in the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency?

Esteems the expertise of all group members An attitude for collaboration is esteeming the views and expertise of all group members.

Which nursing action facilitates team building directly with the patient?

Keeping the patient aware about the status of the health care team collaboration Ongoing communication with the patient about the status of the health care team collaboration is essential and facilitates team building with the patient.

Match the components of SBAR to its example.

Need to find source of infection and contamination Assessment Review all equipment used and match infection to source Recommendation Infection rate up 14% in cardiac rehabilitation unit Situation Never used to have infections in the cardiac rehabilitation unit Background

Which situation represents collaboration?

Nurse and physical therapist discussing options for patient care Collaboration is defined as a process of two or more individuals who come together to work toward a common goal; thus, a nurse and physical therapist discussing options for patient care describes collaboration.

Which situation represents effective delegation?

Nurse assigns another registered nurse (RN) to care for an unstable patient. The nurse can assign an unstable patient to another RN; RNs are able to care for unstable patients.

Place the information in the correct order for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (SBAR) communication.

Patient is short of breath with swelling in ankles and feet. Patient was admitted with heart failure and diabetes 2 days ago. Patient's problems include lungs filling with fluid and having too much fluid (fluid overload). Patient's health care provider notified to obtain medication to help the patient breathe easier and rid the body of fluid.

Match the health care team member to the patient's needs.

Patient needs help with activities of daily living Occupational therapist Patient needs help with joint and muscle movement Physical therapist Patient needs help determining interactions of medications Pharmacist Patient needs help obtaining supplies for a new treatment Social worker

Which patient scenario fits within Background for SBAR

Recent past medical history of an arm fracture The patient having a recent past medical history of an arm fracture is consistent with Background in SBAR (what led to this current situation?).

Which result is associated with competency in teamwork and collaboration?

Shared decision-making Shared decision-making is a recognized result of teamwork and collaboration.

Which behaviors are skills of collaboration in the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies?

Starts conflict resolution when necessary States own personal viewpoints in patient care conferences

Which situations indicate the nurse used critical thinking

The nurse delegated a stable patient to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). The nurse identified an allergy to a medication and notified the health care provider. The nurse offered a review of best practices in an interdisciplinary care conference.

Which behaviors would the nurse implement for collaboration?

Using humor. Maintaining clinical competence Using Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (SBAR) Reading progress notes

Which nursing behaviors demonstrate safe delegation

Validating that instructions are understood Assessing the patient before assigning a task

Which tasks would the nurse assign to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

Vital signs Hygienic care Ambulation with a walker