Chapter 14: The Interdisciplinary Health Care Team: The Role of the Practical/Vocational Nurse Knecht: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 8th Edition

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1. Which groups are members of a nursing team? a. RNs, LPN/LVNs, nursing assistants b. Radiologists, dietitians, respiratory therapists c. Occupational therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists ... d. Physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, physical therapists ANS: A RNs, LPN/LVNs, and nursing assistants are members of the nursing team who have been cross-trained to perform selected nursing tasks. The groups listed in the other options are not considered part of the nursing team. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 200 OBJ: 3 TOP: Nursing team KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A 2. How should the nurse accurately describe a nurse practitioner to a student nurse? a. “The nurse practitioner is a student nurse who is near graduation from a basic program.” b. “The nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with a master’s degree in nursing and specialty certification.” c. “The nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with doctoral preparation in research methodology.” d. “The nurse practitioner is a nurse who practices exclusively in a university medical center.” ANS: B The nurse practitioner has a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing and certification in an area of specialization, such as primary care, geriatrics, pediatrics, and so on. The other options do not accurately describe the nurse practitioner’s education or role. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 196 OBJ: 3 TOP: Nurse practitioner KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A 3. Which statement best describes the relationship between the student nurse assigned to a hospital unit for clinical experience and the unit staff? a. The student is under direct supervision of the nurse manager of the unit at all times. b. Students are on the clinical unit to give service to the hospital as they care for patients. c. The student applies classroom learning under the supervision of faculty members during clinical training. d. Practical nursing students form a nursing team of their own and are not a part of the larger unit team. [Show More]

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