A methodology for organizing patient care through an episode of illness so that specific clinical and financial outcomes are achieved within an allotted time frame describes
a. a critical pathway c. problem-oriented records
b. case management d. source-oriented charting
B
Case management is defined as a methodology for organizing patient care through an episode of illness so that specific clinical and financial outcomes are achieved within an allotted time frame.
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A group of children on one hospital unit are all suffering separation anxiety. When determining the stages of separation anxiety, the nurse recognizes that the child in the "despair" phase is the child who:
1. Lies quietly in bed. 2. Does not cry if his parents return and leave again. 3. Appears to be happy and content with staff. 4. Screams and cries when his parents leave.
Each of the following is a primary reason that documentation is important except which one?
a. Documentation enables the team to provide care to meet the resident's individual needs. b. Documentation helps defend the nurse in the event of a possible lawsuit. c. Documentation enables the patient to receive consistent care from one shift to the next. d. Documentation is the basis for reimbursement to the facility.
A charge nurse has been trying to please all the nurses, physicians, clients, and staff of the unit. This has caused considerable stress for this nurse. After a few days off the nurse decided to manage the role differently
What has occurred to the nurse over these days off? 1. Role conflict 2. Role definition 3. Role redefinition 4. Interrelated conflict
During a mass casualty event, the demand for nursing skills increases and calls for which implementation?
A) Reverse triage B) Assessment skills C) Collaboration with primary caregivers D) Triage skills