Leadership & Team Collaboration Flashcards
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Which of the following is the most effective strategy for an LVN to prevent medication errors related to communication?
Answer: Use read-back verification for all verbal and telephone orders
Read-back verification confirms accuracy of verbal/telephone orders and is a Joint Commission-required safety practice.
An LVN working on a night shift is the only licensed nurse available. A patient deteriorates suddenly. The LVN's priority is to:
Answer: Notify the on-call physician and charge nurse immediately while monitoring the patient
The LVN must immediately notify the physician and charge nurse while continuing to monitor the deteriorating patient.
In TeamSTEPPS, what does the 'CUS' assertive statement tool stand for?
Answer: Concern, Uncertainty, Safety
CUS stands for 'I am Concerned, I am Uncomfortable, This is a Safety issue' — an escalating assertiveness tool for patient safety.
Which action by an LVN best demonstrates effective followership?
Answer: Proactively communicating patient concerns and supporting team goals
Effective followership involves proactive communication, critical thinking, and active support of team goals within one's scope.
When an LVN takes on a charge nurse role temporarily, the most important first action is to:
Answer: Introduce themselves to the team and assess current patient census and acuity
Situational awareness — knowing the team, patients, and current conditions — is the critical first step in assuming a charge role.
Which of the following most accurately describes the role of the LVN within the interdisciplinary care team?
Answer: To contribute nursing observations and implement care under RN and physician supervision
LVNs contribute nursing observations and carry out care plans under the supervision of RNs and physicians within their scope of practice.
A culture of safety in healthcare teams is best supported by:
Answer: Encouraging reporting of near-misses without fear of punishment
A just culture encourages voluntary reporting of near-misses and errors so that systemic issues can be identified and addressed.