Collaborative Practice and Teamwork Flashcards

A PN is receiving a verbal handoff report from an outgoing nurse. Which action best ensures safe continuity of care?

Answer: Use a structured communication tool such as SBAR and ask clarifying questions

Structured handoff tools like SBAR reduce communication errors and ensure critical information is accurately transferred between providers.

A PN observes a colleague behaving in a way that may be impaired during a shift. What is the priority action?

Answer: Address client safety immediately by notifying the charge nurse or supervisor

Client safety is the priority, and suspected impairment must be reported to a supervisor immediately to protect clients and the colleague.

Which of the following best describes the concept of mutual respect in interprofessional collaboration?

Answer: Valuing each team member's unique expertise and contribution regardless of role

Mutual respect in collaboration means recognizing and valuing the distinct knowledge each profession brings to client care.

A client with complex needs is being transitioned from hospital to a community setting. Which team member should the PN collaborate with to coordinate ongoing services?

Answer: The social worker or case manager

Social workers and case managers specialize in coordinating community resources and services during care transitions.

A PN and a respiratory therapist disagree about a client's oxygen therapy plan. What is the best resolution strategy?

Answer: Both professionals should discuss the issue and involve the physician if needed to reach consensus

Interprofessional disagreements are best resolved through respectful discussion, escalating to the physician when consensus cannot be reached.

A client tells the PN they feel their concerns are being ignored by the medical team. What is the PN's most appropriate response?

Answer: Acknowledge the client's feelings and advocate by communicating concerns to the team on the client's behalf

Advocacy is a core nursing role; PNs must communicate clients' concerns to the team and ensure clients feel heard and supported.

During a code situation, the team leader assigns a specific task to the PN. The PN is unsure how to perform it. What should the PN do?

Answer: Immediately inform the team leader that they need assistance or a task reassignment

In emergency situations, disclosing limitations immediately allows the team leader to reassign tasks quickly and maintain safe client care.