ATIRNFUNDAMENTALS LATEST EDITIONCORRECT
AND VERIFIEDQUESTION AND ANSWERS
1. A jures is discussing restorative health care
b
withanewlylicensed nurse. Which of the
following examples should the nurse includein
theteaching? (Selectallthat apply.) b
A. Home health care
b b
B. Rehabilitation facilities b
C. Diagnostic centers D.
Skilled nursing
E. Oncology facilities
centers
b b
2. Ajures is explaining the various types of health care
b
coverage clients mighthaveto agroup
of nurses. Which of the following health care
financing mechanisms should the nurse includeas
federallyfunded?(Select allthat apply.) b b
A. Preferred provider organization (PPO)
B. Medicare
b b
C. Long-term care insurance
D. Exclusive provider organization (EPO)
E. Medicaid
b b
3. A nurse manager is developing strategies to care for
the increasing number of clients who have obesity.
Which of the following actions should the nurse include
as a primary health care strategy? . Bar
Collaborating with providers to perform obesity
B
b b b b b
screenings during routine office visits
b b b b
B. Ensuring the availability of specialized beds in
rehabilitationcenters forclients whohaveobesity
b b
C. Providing specialized intraoperative training
insurgicaltreatmentsforobesity
D. Educating acute care nurses about postoperative
complications relatedtoobesity
,4. A nurse is discussing the purpose of regulatory
agencies during a staff meeting. Which of the
following tasks should the nurse identify as the
responsibility of state licensing boards?
A. Monitoring evidence-based practice for
clients who have a specific diagnosis
B. Ensuring that health care providers
b b b b
comply with regulations
b b b
C. Settingqualitystandardsforaccreditationof
healthcare facilities
D. Determiningwhethermedications are b
safeforadministrationto clients b
5. A nurse is explaining the various levels of health care
services to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the
following examples of care or care settings should the nurse
classify as tertiarycare? (Select ball that apply.).
b B
ar
Intensive care unit
b b b
B. Oncology treatment center
b b b
C. Burn center
b b b
D. Cardiac rehabilitation
E. Home health care
INTERPROFESSIONAL
PERSONNEL (NON-NURSING)
Spiritual support staff: Provides spiritual care (pastors, rabbis,
priests).
Example of when to refer: A client requests
communion, orthebfamilyasksforprayerpriorto
theclientundergoingaprocedure.
Registered dietitian: Assesses, plans for, and educates regarding
nutrition needs. Designs special diets, and supervises meal
preparation.
Example of when to refer: A client has a low albumin level and
recently had an unexplained weight loss. Laboratory
technician: Obtains specimens of body fluids, andperforms
diagnostic tests.
Example of when to refer: A provider needs to
see a client’s complete blood count (CBC)
results immediately.
Occupational therapist: Assesses and plans for clients to regain
activities of daily living (ADL) skills, especially
motorskills oftheupperextremities.
b
Exampleofwhen to refer: Abclientbhas
,Difficulties using an eating utensil with
theirdominanthandfollowingastroke.
Pharmacist: Provides, monitors, and evaluates medication.
Supervises pharmacy technicians in states that allow this
practice.
Example ofwhento refer: Abclientbis concernedabout a b
newmedication’s interactions withanyoftheirothermedications.
Physical therapist: Assesses and plans for clients to increase
musculoskeletal function, especially of the lower extremities,
tomaintainmobility.
Example of when to refer: Following hip
arthroplasty, a client requires assistance
learningtoambulate andregainstrength.
b
Provider: Assesses, diagnoses, and treats disease and injury.
Providers include medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathy
(DOs), advanced practice nurses (APNs), and physician
assistants (PAs). State regulations vary in their requirements for
supervision fans and PAs by a physician (MDs andDOs).
Example of when to refer: A client has a
temperature of 39º C (102.2º F), is achy and
shaking, and reports feeling cold.
Radiologic technologist: Positions clients and performs x-
rays and other imaging procedures for providers to review
for diagnosis of disorders ofvariousbody parts.
Example of when to refer: A client reports severe pain in
their hip after a fall, and the provider prescribes anx-
ray of the client’s hip.
b
Respiratory therapist: Evaluates respiratory status and
providesrespiratorytreatmentsincludingoxygentherapy, chest
b
physiotherapy, inhalation therapy, and mechanical ventilation.
Example of when to refer: A cient who has
n
respiratory disease is short of breath and requests
anebulizertreatment.
Social worker: Works with clients and families by coordinating
inpatient band community resources to meet psychosocial and
environmental needs that are necessary for recoveryand
discharge.
Example of when to refer: A cient who has terminal cancer
n
wishes to go home but is no longer able to perform many
ADLs. The client’s partner needs medical
equipmentinthehometocarefortheclient.
b
, Speech-language pathologist: Evaluates and makes
recommendations regarding the impact of disorders or injuries on
speech, language, and swallowing. Teaches techniques and
exercises toimprovefunction.
Example ofwhentorefer: Abclientbishavingdifficulty
swallowing a regular diet after trauma to the head and neck.
CHAPTER 2 Online Video: Interdisciplinary Team
8 CHAPTER 2 The Interprofessional Team CONTENT MASTERY SERIES
NURSINGPERSONNEL
The nursing team works together to advocate for and meet the
needs of clients within the health care delivery system.
Registerednurse (RN)
The RNisthe leadteammember, solicitinginput from all nursing
b b
team members and setting priorities for the coordinationofclient
care.
EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION
b
● Must meet thestateboardofnursing’srequirementsfor
b
licensure.
● Requires completion of a diploma program, an associate
degree, or a baccalaureate degree in nursing prior to taking
thelicensureexam (licensed).
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Function legally under state nurse practice acts.
● Perform assessments; establish nursing diagnoses,
goals,andinterventions; and conduct ongoing
Client evaluations.
● Developinterprofessional plans for client care.
● Share appropriateinformationamongteammembers; initiate
b
referrals for client assistance, including health education;
and identify community resources.
Practical nurse (PN)
EDUCATIONAL
PREPARATION
● Must meet the state board ofnursing’srequirements
b
● Requires vocational or community college education
priortotakingthelicensureexam(licensed)
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Work under the supervision of the RN.
● Collaborate within the nursing process, assist with the plan
of care, consult with other team members, and recognize
the need for referrals to assist with actual or potential
problems.
● Possess technical knowledge and skills.
AND VERIFIEDQUESTION AND ANSWERS
1. A jures is discussing restorative health care
b
withanewlylicensed nurse. Which of the
following examples should the nurse includein
theteaching? (Selectallthat apply.) b
A. Home health care
b b
B. Rehabilitation facilities b
C. Diagnostic centers D.
Skilled nursing
E. Oncology facilities
centers
b b
2. Ajures is explaining the various types of health care
b
coverage clients mighthaveto agroup
of nurses. Which of the following health care
financing mechanisms should the nurse includeas
federallyfunded?(Select allthat apply.) b b
A. Preferred provider organization (PPO)
B. Medicare
b b
C. Long-term care insurance
D. Exclusive provider organization (EPO)
E. Medicaid
b b
3. A nurse manager is developing strategies to care for
the increasing number of clients who have obesity.
Which of the following actions should the nurse include
as a primary health care strategy? . Bar
Collaborating with providers to perform obesity
B
b b b b b
screenings during routine office visits
b b b b
B. Ensuring the availability of specialized beds in
rehabilitationcenters forclients whohaveobesity
b b
C. Providing specialized intraoperative training
insurgicaltreatmentsforobesity
D. Educating acute care nurses about postoperative
complications relatedtoobesity
,4. A nurse is discussing the purpose of regulatory
agencies during a staff meeting. Which of the
following tasks should the nurse identify as the
responsibility of state licensing boards?
A. Monitoring evidence-based practice for
clients who have a specific diagnosis
B. Ensuring that health care providers
b b b b
comply with regulations
b b b
C. Settingqualitystandardsforaccreditationof
healthcare facilities
D. Determiningwhethermedications are b
safeforadministrationto clients b
5. A nurse is explaining the various levels of health care
services to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the
following examples of care or care settings should the nurse
classify as tertiarycare? (Select ball that apply.).
b B
ar
Intensive care unit
b b b
B. Oncology treatment center
b b b
C. Burn center
b b b
D. Cardiac rehabilitation
E. Home health care
INTERPROFESSIONAL
PERSONNEL (NON-NURSING)
Spiritual support staff: Provides spiritual care (pastors, rabbis,
priests).
Example of when to refer: A client requests
communion, orthebfamilyasksforprayerpriorto
theclientundergoingaprocedure.
Registered dietitian: Assesses, plans for, and educates regarding
nutrition needs. Designs special diets, and supervises meal
preparation.
Example of when to refer: A client has a low albumin level and
recently had an unexplained weight loss. Laboratory
technician: Obtains specimens of body fluids, andperforms
diagnostic tests.
Example of when to refer: A provider needs to
see a client’s complete blood count (CBC)
results immediately.
Occupational therapist: Assesses and plans for clients to regain
activities of daily living (ADL) skills, especially
motorskills oftheupperextremities.
b
Exampleofwhen to refer: Abclientbhas
,Difficulties using an eating utensil with
theirdominanthandfollowingastroke.
Pharmacist: Provides, monitors, and evaluates medication.
Supervises pharmacy technicians in states that allow this
practice.
Example ofwhento refer: Abclientbis concernedabout a b
newmedication’s interactions withanyoftheirothermedications.
Physical therapist: Assesses and plans for clients to increase
musculoskeletal function, especially of the lower extremities,
tomaintainmobility.
Example of when to refer: Following hip
arthroplasty, a client requires assistance
learningtoambulate andregainstrength.
b
Provider: Assesses, diagnoses, and treats disease and injury.
Providers include medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathy
(DOs), advanced practice nurses (APNs), and physician
assistants (PAs). State regulations vary in their requirements for
supervision fans and PAs by a physician (MDs andDOs).
Example of when to refer: A client has a
temperature of 39º C (102.2º F), is achy and
shaking, and reports feeling cold.
Radiologic technologist: Positions clients and performs x-
rays and other imaging procedures for providers to review
for diagnosis of disorders ofvariousbody parts.
Example of when to refer: A client reports severe pain in
their hip after a fall, and the provider prescribes anx-
ray of the client’s hip.
b
Respiratory therapist: Evaluates respiratory status and
providesrespiratorytreatmentsincludingoxygentherapy, chest
b
physiotherapy, inhalation therapy, and mechanical ventilation.
Example of when to refer: A cient who has
n
respiratory disease is short of breath and requests
anebulizertreatment.
Social worker: Works with clients and families by coordinating
inpatient band community resources to meet psychosocial and
environmental needs that are necessary for recoveryand
discharge.
Example of when to refer: A cient who has terminal cancer
n
wishes to go home but is no longer able to perform many
ADLs. The client’s partner needs medical
equipmentinthehometocarefortheclient.
b
, Speech-language pathologist: Evaluates and makes
recommendations regarding the impact of disorders or injuries on
speech, language, and swallowing. Teaches techniques and
exercises toimprovefunction.
Example ofwhentorefer: Abclientbishavingdifficulty
swallowing a regular diet after trauma to the head and neck.
CHAPTER 2 Online Video: Interdisciplinary Team
8 CHAPTER 2 The Interprofessional Team CONTENT MASTERY SERIES
NURSINGPERSONNEL
The nursing team works together to advocate for and meet the
needs of clients within the health care delivery system.
Registerednurse (RN)
The RNisthe leadteammember, solicitinginput from all nursing
b b
team members and setting priorities for the coordinationofclient
care.
EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION
b
● Must meet thestateboardofnursing’srequirementsfor
b
licensure.
● Requires completion of a diploma program, an associate
degree, or a baccalaureate degree in nursing prior to taking
thelicensureexam (licensed).
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Function legally under state nurse practice acts.
● Perform assessments; establish nursing diagnoses,
goals,andinterventions; and conduct ongoing
Client evaluations.
● Developinterprofessional plans for client care.
● Share appropriateinformationamongteammembers; initiate
b
referrals for client assistance, including health education;
and identify community resources.
Practical nurse (PN)
EDUCATIONAL
PREPARATION
● Must meet the state board ofnursing’srequirements
b
● Requires vocational or community college education
priortotakingthelicensureexam(licensed)
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Work under the supervision of the RN.
● Collaborate within the nursing process, assist with the plan
of care, consult with other team members, and recognize
the need for referrals to assist with actual or potential
problems.
● Possess technical knowledge and skills.
