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NU 131 EXAM 2 - Interdisciplinary Healthcare,
Ethics, Law (completed) Graded A+ 2026
Healthcare team
Group of professionals collaborating for patient care.
CNA, RN, LVN, PCT, Pharmacist, PT, OT, RT, Social worker, physician, radiology,
sonography, transport
Importance of interdisciplinary teams (5)
- restore optimal health
- promote health/prevent illness
- restore health after injury/disease
- ensure safe, comprehensive quality care
- continuity of care
Continuity of Care
Continuation of care smoothly from one healthcare provider to another, so that
the patient receives the most benefit and no interruption in care.
Benefits of collaborating in healthcare (4)
- prevent fragmented care
- use critical thinking to anticipate issues
- solve problems collaboratively
- keep care client centered
Nursing team (5)
- APRN
- RN
- LVN
- CNA
- Student Nurse
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RN
Functions as the leader of the nursing team, and can function as the supervisor of
the LPN/LVN
LVN
Functions as vital member of the nursing team. Can be charge nurse under
expanded role, such as in long- term care facility
CNA
Certified with 75 hours of federally-mandated program.
UAP
Unassisted personnel trained at facility in which they work
Student nurse
Responsible for giving the same safe care that LPN/LVNs provide,under
supervision of clinical instructor.
RN
- Plan patient care
- Coordinate all care activities, including interdisciplinary team care
- Provide specialized care requiring advanced knowledge and judgment
- Teach patients, families, and health care team members
LVN
- Practice within the state's Nurse Practice Act (NPA) and LVN Scope of Practice
- Work under the general supervision of an RN, physician, podiatrist, or dentist
- Care for patients with chronic, stable conditions
- Reinforce and assist with teaching
- Communicate effectively as part of the health care team
Nurse Practice Act
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- State law that defines nursing practice and outlines what nurses are legally
allowed to do
- Protects the public by setting education, licensing, and scope of practice
standards
- Each state has its own, enforced by the State Board of Nursing
independent
RNs may have an ___________ role win which they initiate nursing actions
interdependent
RNs also play an ___________ role in which they collaborate with health
professionals
physician
Responsibilities:
Diagnosis
Treatment planning
Prescribing medications
Skills:
Medical expertise
Decision-making
Patient communication
pharmacist
Responsibilities:
Medication management
Patient education
Advising on drug interactions
Skills:
NU131
NU 131 EXAM 2 - Interdisciplinary Healthcare,
Ethics, Law (completed) Graded A+ 2026
Healthcare team
Group of professionals collaborating for patient care.
CNA, RN, LVN, PCT, Pharmacist, PT, OT, RT, Social worker, physician, radiology,
sonography, transport
Importance of interdisciplinary teams (5)
- restore optimal health
- promote health/prevent illness
- restore health after injury/disease
- ensure safe, comprehensive quality care
- continuity of care
Continuity of Care
Continuation of care smoothly from one healthcare provider to another, so that
the patient receives the most benefit and no interruption in care.
Benefits of collaborating in healthcare (4)
- prevent fragmented care
- use critical thinking to anticipate issues
- solve problems collaboratively
- keep care client centered
Nursing team (5)
- APRN
- RN
- LVN
- CNA
- Student Nurse
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RN
Functions as the leader of the nursing team, and can function as the supervisor of
the LPN/LVN
LVN
Functions as vital member of the nursing team. Can be charge nurse under
expanded role, such as in long- term care facility
CNA
Certified with 75 hours of federally-mandated program.
UAP
Unassisted personnel trained at facility in which they work
Student nurse
Responsible for giving the same safe care that LPN/LVNs provide,under
supervision of clinical instructor.
RN
- Plan patient care
- Coordinate all care activities, including interdisciplinary team care
- Provide specialized care requiring advanced knowledge and judgment
- Teach patients, families, and health care team members
LVN
- Practice within the state's Nurse Practice Act (NPA) and LVN Scope of Practice
- Work under the general supervision of an RN, physician, podiatrist, or dentist
- Care for patients with chronic, stable conditions
- Reinforce and assist with teaching
- Communicate effectively as part of the health care team
Nurse Practice Act
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- State law that defines nursing practice and outlines what nurses are legally
allowed to do
- Protects the public by setting education, licensing, and scope of practice
standards
- Each state has its own, enforced by the State Board of Nursing
independent
RNs may have an ___________ role win which they initiate nursing actions
interdependent
RNs also play an ___________ role in which they collaborate with health
professionals
physician
Responsibilities:
Diagnosis
Treatment planning
Prescribing medications
Skills:
Medical expertise
Decision-making
Patient communication
pharmacist
Responsibilities:
Medication management
Patient education
Advising on drug interactions
Skills:
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