NTTP
Using current research and best evidence to guide care is known as this.
What is evidence-based practice?
According to the Joint Commission, 80% of serious medical errors during patient transfers is because of this.
What is poor communication?
This is the process by which a nurse directs another person to perform tasks and activities related to patient care.
What is delegation?
Performing tasks outside your education, training, or competency may place your license at risk and exceed your _____.
What is scope of practice?
You should avoid posting these from work.
What are pictures taken at or about work?
Accountability includes sharing responsibility with these groups for patient outcomes.
Who are nursing and interprofessional team members?
This communication skill asks patients to explain information back in their own words to confirm understanding.
What is the teach-back method?
Before delegating a task, the nurse remains responsible for ensuring this.
What is safe and appropriate patient care?
A nurse forgot to chart an assessment and enters it later, clearly labeling the actual time of entry. This is called a _____.
What is a late entry?
These conversations should never occur in public areas.
What are conversations about patients?
CCRN, PCCN, and CMSRN are examples of these.
What are specialty certifications?
Building trust, showing compassion, and demonstrating cultural awareness are examples of these.
What are effective communication skills?
A team works best when members demonstrate this quality by following through on commitments.
What is accountability?
Before accepting a delegated task, a nurse should ensure they have this.
What is competency to perform the task?
You should avoid responding to social media posts about this organization.
What is Terrebonne General?
A nurse who provides guidance and career support.
What is a mentor?
Physical, social, and psychological are examples of these.
What are communication barriers?
This communication technique requires the receiver to repeat back critical information to confirm understanding.
What is closed-loop communication?
This federal law protects patient health information.
What is HIPAA?
A nurse posts a funny story online that could identify a patient. This professional principle has been violated.
What is patient confidentiality?
True or False: Professional development only occurs through mandatory education.
What is False?
Poor communication can negatively affect these patient-reported measures of care quality.
What are patient satisfaction scores?
The best response when receiving help from a coworker is this.
What is expressing appreciation or gratitude?
Before many procedures, patients must receive information about risks, benefits, and alternatives. This is called _____.
What is informed consent?
What happens on social media does this.
What is stay on social media?