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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Management_and_Professional_Concepts_1e_(OpenRN)/11%3A_Preparation_for_the_RN_Role/11.08%3A_Learning_ActivitiesPractice NCLEX Next-Gen Style Questions with the following Learning Activity:
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Management_and_Professional_Concepts_1e_(OpenRN)/08%3A_Health_Care_Economics/8.09%3A_VIII_GlossaryCo-pay: A flat fee the consumer pays at the time of receiving a health care service as a part of their health care plan. Evidence Based Practice (EBP): A lifelong problem-solving approach that integra...Co-pay: A flat fee the consumer pays at the time of receiving a health care service as a part of their health care plan. Evidence Based Practice (EBP): A lifelong problem-solving approach that integrates the best evidence from well-designed research studies and evidence-based theories; clinical expertise and evidence from assessment of the health care consumer’s history and condition, as well as health care resources; and patient, family, group, community, and population preferences and values.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Management_and_Professional_Concepts_1e_(OpenRN)/05%3A_Legal_Implications/5.06%3A_Other_Legal_IssuesThe Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) is a federal law passed by Congress in 1990 following highly publicized cases involving the withdrawal of life-supporting care for incompetent individuals. (R...The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) is a federal law passed by Congress in 1990 following highly publicized cases involving the withdrawal of life-supporting care for incompetent individuals. (Read more about the Karen Quinlan, Nancy Cruzan, and Terri Shaivo cases in the boxes at the end of this section.) The PSDA requires health care institutions, such as hospitals and long-term care facilities, to offer adults written information that advises them “to make decisions concerning their med…
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Management_and_Professional_Concepts_1e_(OpenRN)/06%3A_Ethical_Practice/6.04%3A_Ethics_CommitteesIn 1972 these consequences of the Tuskegee Study were leaked to the media and public outrage caused the study to shut down. Potential harm to patients participating in research studies like the Tuskeg...In 1972 these consequences of the Tuskegee Study were leaked to the media and public outrage caused the study to shut down. Potential harm to patients participating in research studies like the Tuskegee Study was rationalized based on the utilitarian view that potential harm to individuals was outweighed by the benefit of new scientific knowledge resulting in greater good for society.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Management_and_Professional_Concepts_1e_(OpenRN)/09%3A_Quality_and_Evidence-Based_Practice/9.02%3A_Quality_CareThe American Nurses Association (ANA) defines quality as, “The degree to which nursing services for health care consumers, families, groups, communities, and populations increase the likelihood of des...The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines quality as, “The degree to which nursing services for health care consumers, families, groups, communities, and populations increase the likelihood of desirable outcomes and are consistent with evolving nursing knowledge.” [1] The phrases in this definition focus on three aspects of quality: services (nursing interventions), desirable outcomes, and consistency with evolving nursing knowledge (evidence-based practice).
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Management_and_Professional_Concepts_1e_(OpenRN)/06%3A_Ethical_Practice/6.06%3A_Spotlight_ApplicationIn addition to safety issues and possible suicide ideation, the new nurse recognized she was in the midst of an ethical dilemma in terms of the treatment plan, her values and what she felt was best fo...In addition to safety issues and possible suicide ideation, the new nurse recognized she was in the midst of an ethical dilemma in terms of the treatment plan, her values and what she felt was best for Mary, and Mary’s preferences.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Management_and_Professional_Concepts_1e_(OpenRN)/06%3A_Ethical_Practice/6.01%3A_Ethical_Practice_IntroductionDefend the course of action or give a rationale for the action Identify advocacy as part of the nursing role when responding to ethical dilemmas This chapter answers these questions by reviewing conce...Defend the course of action or give a rationale for the action Identify advocacy as part of the nursing role when responding to ethical dilemmas This chapter answers these questions by reviewing concepts related to ethical nursing practice and describing how nurses can resolve ethical dilemmas. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to describe how to make ethical decisions using the Code of Ethics established by the American Nurses Association.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Management_and_Professional_Concepts_1e_(OpenRN)/07%3A_Collaboration_Within_the_Interprofessional_Team/7.02%3A_IPEC_Core_CompetenciesUse the knowledge of one’s own role and those of other professions to appropriately assess and address the health care needs of patients and to promote and advance the health of populations. Communica...Use the knowledge of one’s own role and those of other professions to appropriately assess and address the health care needs of patients and to promote and advance the health of populations. Communicate with patients, families, communities, and professionals in health and other fields in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Management_and_Professional_Concepts_1e_(OpenRN)/07%3A_Collaboration_Within_the_Interprofessional_Team/7.06%3A_Teams_and_TeamworkSituation monitoring is the third skill of the TeamSTEPPS® framework and defined as the “process of actively scanning and assessing situational elements to gain information or understanding, or to mai...Situation monitoring is the third skill of the TeamSTEPPS® framework and defined as the “process of actively scanning and assessing situational elements to gain information or understanding, or to maintain awareness to support team functioning.” Situation monitoring refers to the process of continually scanning and assessing the situation to gain and maintain an understanding of what is going on around you.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Management_and_Professional_Concepts_1e_(OpenRN)/13%3A_Answer_Keys/13.02%3A_Chapter_2Answer Key to Chapter 2 Learning Activities Glasgow Coma Scale Score Heart Sounds Present and active x 4 Apply oxygen at 2 liters per nasal cannula. Call imagining for a STAT lung CT. Perform the Nati...Answer Key to Chapter 2 Learning Activities Glasgow Coma Scale Score Heart Sounds Present and active x 4 Apply oxygen at 2 liters per nasal cannula. Call imagining for a STAT lung CT. Perform the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale Neurologic Exam. Obtain a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP). Obtain a STAT EKG. Raise head-of-bed to less than 10 degrees. Administer potassium 20 mEq IV push STAT. Answers to interactive elements are given within the interactive element.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Management_and_Professional_Concepts_1e_(OpenRN)/07%3A_Collaboration_Within_the_Interprofessional_Team/7.08%3A_Nursing_Responsibilities_in_Interprofessional_Collaborative_PracticeContinuity of care is defined as “the use of information on past events and personal circumstances to make current care appropriate for each individual.” [4] Transitions of care include admission to a...Continuity of care is defined as “the use of information on past events and personal circumstances to make current care appropriate for each individual.” [4] Transitions of care include admission to a facility, transfer from one unit to another within the same facility, transfer from one facility to another, or discharge to their home or a long-term care facility.
