Collaborative Practice and Teamwork Flashcards

A practical nurse disagrees with the physician's care plan. What is the most appropriate first action?

Answer: Discuss the concern directly with the physician in a respectful and professional manner

Professional advocacy involves respectfully communicating concerns to the physician using evidence and clinical assessment.

During rounds, the physiotherapist plans twice-daily ambulation. The nurse knows the client has severe pain with movement. What should the nurse do?

Answer: Share pain assessment findings with the team so the plan can be appropriately modified

Sharing relevant clinical information during rounds ensures the team has a complete picture to develop a safe and effective plan.

After receiving a telephone order, repeating it back and receiving confirmation, what is the next required step?

Answer: Document immediately and have the physician co-sign within the required timeframe

Verbal orders must be documented immediately and require physician co-signature within the facility's required timeframe for accountability.

Which behavior demonstrates effective collaboration within an interprofessional healthcare team?

Answer: Actively participating in team huddles and communicating client status changes to relevant team members

Active participation and proactive communication of relevant client information demonstrates collaborative practice skills.

Which client situation is appropriate for delegating urinary catheter care to an unregulated care provider (UCP)?

Answer: A clinically stable client with a long-term catheter and clear urine output

Routine catheter care for a stable client with an established catheter and normal output is appropriate for delegation to a UCP under supervision.

A family member demands to know why a client was transferred to a different unit related to a safety incident under investigation. What is the most appropriate response?

Answer: Acknowledge concern, protect client privacy, and direct to the appropriate person

The nurse should acknowledge concerns and direct to the appropriate person while maintaining client confidentiality.