Collaborative Practice and Teamwork Flashcards

A PN notices that a physician's order appears to be incorrect. What is the most appropriate first action?

Answer: Clarify the order directly with the prescribing physician before proceeding

PNs have a professional obligation to clarify ambiguous or potentially incorrect orders with the prescriber before administering any medication.

During a team huddle, a PSW raises a concern about a resident's changing behaviour. How should the PN respond?

Answer: Acknowledge the concern and thank the PSW for raising it, then assess the resident

PNs should value input from all team members, as PSWs often notice subtle changes first, and the PN is responsible for follow-up assessment.

A PN is working alongside an RN in a long-term care facility. Which statement best describes their collaborative relationship?

Answer: The RN and PN share responsibility for client care within their respective scopes of practice

PNs and RNs collaborate within their respective scopes of practice, sharing accountability for client-centred care outcomes.

A family member of a client requests information about the client's prognosis. The client has not consented to share this information. What should the PN do?

Answer: Explain that client confidentiality prevents sharing information without consent

Client confidentiality is a fundamental ethical and legal obligation; information cannot be disclosed to family without the client's consent.

When preparing a client for discharge, the PN identifies that the client needs home care services. What is the most appropriate collaborative action?

Answer: Inform the interdisciplinary team and initiate a referral according to facility policy

Effective discharge planning requires the PN to communicate client needs to the team and initiate referrals through appropriate channels.

A PN disagrees with a team decision about a client's care plan. What is the most professional approach?

Answer: Express concerns respectfully during the team meeting and document the discussion

PNs are accountable to voice professional concerns respectfully within the team to advocate for client safety and quality care.

A PN is part of a quality improvement committee reviewing fall prevention. What role does the PN play in this committee?

Answer: Contribute frontline observations and nursing expertise to inform evidence-based changes

PNs bring valuable frontline clinical knowledge to quality improvement initiatives and are expected to actively contribute.