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jhjkgdfhk · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Successful interprofessional functioning depends on numerous factors including the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of each team member. Which of the following are factors for successful interprofessional functioning?

1. Understanding who is in charge of the patient's care
2. Making appropriate referrals
3. Understanding what other professionals do and how they see their roles
4. Working in isolation when performing the tasks that a professional is responsible for

Question 2

To determine whether a service performed by the nurse is skilled care, several factors must be evaluated and adequately documented. Which of the following is an example of skilled nursing service?

1. Teaching the client and family to implement a therapeutic plan such as taking medications
2. Consulting with other nurses about the care of a patient in the home
3. Coordinating services for maximum benefit at minimal cost
4. Reviewing nursing assistant charting at the end of each day

Carliemb17 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
The factors for successful interprofessional functioning include the categories of knowledge, skill, and attitudes with subheadings including the understanding of the roles of each professional.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
Teaching the client and family to implement a therapeutic plan, such as taking medications, is an example of a skilled nursing service.