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Term 1 of 112
What is an advantage of forming a heterogeneous team to work on a large-scale company
project?
An individual with a history of suicidal ideation
TCP therapy provides a structured, problem-solving approach for the individual to help
identify triggers of suicidal thoughts, create a safety contract, and identify tasks to help
reduce or eliminate these thoughts.
Increases creativity
A heterogenous team consists of members from different cultures, personalities, genders,
and ages. This mix of people is advantageous in that each person brings different life
experiences and opinions to the group which can lead to increased creativity.
Creating reality and coaching; purpose, vision and goals; innovation and change
Creating reality and coaching are concepts that set the stage for leadership. Purpose,
vision, and goals set direction and, lastly, innovation and change can be observed based
on the goals that were previously set.
Subjective data is based on the client's opinion or feelings whereas objective data is
supported by evidence from data collection.
There is only the client's word that the information is correct. No supporting evidence is
available. The legal reasons for this are ensure beneficence.
,Definition 2 of 112
Is your pain intermittent?
The patient stated that the pain is not constant, but did not know how to describe that. The care
coordinator is reframing the statement to clarify the timeliness of the pain.
A physician orders a new evidence-based procedure for a patient with possible stomach
cancer however Medicare will not cover the procedure and the patient cannot afford to pay
for the procedure out of pocket.
Which action should be taken?
A nurse's patient assignment consists of six patients. The nurse decides to rank them in
order of acuity.
Which critical thinking skill should be used to complete this task?
A care coordinator is reading scholarly literature to determine if meditation techniques are
as effective at reducing mild pain for patients after a minor procedure, as compared to
medication.
In which step of the evidence-based practice (EBP) process is the care coordinator
focusing?
A patient reporting abdominal pain says, "I don't know how to describe it. It isn't constant
pain.
In which way could the care coordinator reframe the client's statement in order to better
understand the patient's discomfort?
,Term 3 of 112
A unit director needs to complete several activities by the end of the day.
What can the director do to ensure all activities are completed?
Delegate tasks to other staff members
Delegation is a leadership skill that is effective if the task is delegated to someone who has
the experience to complete the task safely.
Baseline data on fall rates
Defining the clinical question in terms of a specific patient problem is the first step in
finding relevant evidence. Baseline data on fall rates will assist the team in defining the
patient problem and later in evaluating outcomes once an intervention has been
implemented.
Is your pain intermittent?
The patient stated that the pain is not constant, but did not know how to describe that. The
care coordinator is reframing the statement to clarify the timeliness of the pain.
Limited information available.
It can be common for individuals going through chronic care to be less communicative with
family.
, Term 4 of 112
For which reason should a comprehensive approach be used to treat a patient with a chronic
illness?
Journal of Healthcare Management
Scholarly journal articles found in the Journal of Healthcare Management would most likely
to provide credible, relevant information to validate care coordination.
Searching through search engines for articles and research on healthcare related sites is
one of the best methods to stay abreast of EBP changes.
EBP is reported in multiple disciplinary research engines that allow for a multidisciplinary
perspective.
Comprehensive treatment
Comprehensive treatment focuses on caring for the whole patient and all of their needs. It
begins with a multidimensional evaluation that is used to identify therapeutic interventions
and create a customized treatment plan.
Looks at the "bigger picture"
Comprehensive treatment takes a broad approach to health care that is patient-oriented.
Through a multidimensional evaluation, It takes into consideration the main problem, in
addition to risk factors such as family history, past medical history, and unhealthy lifestyle
in an effort to prevent problems before they occur. The goal is to improve health outcomes.
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