Deck 12: Mediated Roles: Working With and Through Other People

Question 1

When acting as a mentor, which core competency is the nurse practitioner (NP) exemplifying?

A) Research
B) Coaching
C) Consultation
D) Collaboration

Answer 1

Coaching

Question 2

Which interpersonal attributes must the advanced practice nurse (APN) possess in order for successful collaboration to occur with other health-care providers? Select all that apply.

A) Trust
B) Empathy
C) Optimism
D) Knowledge
E) Cooperation

Answer 2

Trust
Optimism
Knowledge
Cooperation

Question 3

When implementing the Parallel Model of Collaborative Practice, which action by the advanced practice nurse (APN) is most appropriate?

A) Diagnosing patients
B) Managing stable patients
C) Performing intake assessments
D) Managing medically complex patients

Answer 3

Managing stable patients

Question 4

When implementing the Sequential Model of Collaborative Practice, which action by the advanced practice nurse (APN) is appropriate?

A) Diagnosing patients
B) Managing stable patients
C) Performing intake assessments
D) Managing medically complex patients

Question 5

An advanced practice nurse (APN) wants to implement interdisciplinary team relationships. Which of the following is an example of a skill that the APN would need?

A) Group dynamics
B) Conflict resolution
C) Respect for other disciplines
D) Awareness of outcomes-based practice

Question 6

An advanced practice nurse (APN) wants to implement interdisciplinary team relationships. Which of the following is an example of knowledge that the APN would need?

A) Group dynamics
B) Conflict resolution
C) Respect for other disciplines
D) Awareness of outcomes-based practice

Question 7

An advanced practice nurse (APN) wants to implement interdisciplinary team relationships. Which of the following are examples of the attitudes that the APN would need? Select all that apply.

A) Group dynamics
B) Conflict resolution
C) Outcomes-focused care
D) Respect for other disciplines
E) Awareness of outcomes-based practice

Question 8

Which is an example of an appropriate question to ask when interviewing an advanced practice nurse (APN) to assess roles, expectations, and influences on practice? Select all that apply.

A) What does referral mean to you?
B) How would you describe your role?
C) What does consultation mean to you?
D) How important is empathy in your role?
E) Where did you obtain your graduate degree?

Question 9

Successful outcomes imply that at least four conditions are met: The task is suitable for teamwork, the team must include the right clinical skills to perform the task, team members must combine their __________ effectively, and the organization must provide a supportive context for the team.

Question 10

Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) categorize their role into two primary domains: clinical and __________.