Ch 17 Implementing

Question 1

Clinical inquiry

Answer 1

Ongoing process of questioning and evaluating practice and advancing informed practice

Question 2

Delegation

Answer 2

The transfer of responsibility for the performance of an activity to another individual while Retaining accountability for the outcome

Question 3

Direct care intervention

Answer 3

Treatment performed through interaction with the patient

Question 4

Evidence based practice

Answer 4

Nursing care provided that is supported by sound scientific rationale

Question 5

Implementing

Answer 5

Carry out the plan of care

Question 6

Indirect care intervention

Answer 6

Treatment performed away from the patient but On behalf of a patient or group of patients

Question 7

Nursing intervention

Answer 7

Any treatment, based on clinical judgment and knowledge, that a nurse performs to enhance patient outcomes; there are nurse initiated, physician initiated, and collaborative interventions

Question 8

Protocols

Answer 8

Written plan that details the nursing activities to be executed in specific situations

Question 9

Standing orders

Answer 9

Document that details the nursing care to be implemented in specific nursing situation, frequently when a physician is not present; may expand scope of nursing responsibilities

Question 10

Unlicensed assistive personnel UAP

Answer 10

Individual who is trying to function in an assistive role to the licensed registered nurse and the provision of patient activities as delegated by and under the supervision of the registered professional nurse