Chapter 21

Question 1

Accountability

Answer 1

Assuming responsibility for own actions, clinical judgements, and omission of patient care

Question 2

Authority

Answer 2

Legal ability to perform a task which provides nurses with power to make final decisions and give instructions related to it.

Question 3

Autonomy

Answer 3

Freedom of choice and right to own decisions

Question 4

Case Management

Answer 4

Coordinated and links healthcare services across all levels for patient and families while streamlining cost and maintaining quality

Question 5

Delegation

Answer 5

Process of assigning part of your responsibility to another qualified person in a specific situation

Question 6

Patient and Family Centered Care

Answer 6

Promotes mutual partnerships among the patient, family, and healthcare team to make sure patient goes home and well and with improved health

Question 7

Responsibility

Answer 7

Duties you are employed to perform

Question 8

Shared Governance

Answer 8

Decentralized structure in which managers and staff are more involved in making decisions

Question 9

Transformational Leadership

Answer 9

Focused on change and innovation through team development that serves as a mentor for staff.