Author Question: Which of the following is an example of omission? a. Refusing to sign off on a medication that ... (Read 27 times)

Zulu123 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which of the following is an example of omission?

a. Refusing to sign off on a medication that was not given
b. Changing a resident's diet to increase fiber
c. Forgetting to unclamp a catheter
d. Adjusting a dosage schedule of an antibiotic that the pharmacy delivered late

Question 2

Which of the following facilitates communication in interdisciplinary team (IDT) conferences?

a. Setting time limits on the discussion of each resident
b. Requiring that all members attend on time and are prepared
c. Writing the needed changes in the plan of care before the meeting
d. Inviting the family to meet with individual members of the team rather than coming to IDT meetings

olderstudent · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Omission is not doing something that is ordered or normally expected as part of nursing care. Responses A, B, and D are legally correct and within the scope of the practical nurse.

Answer to Question 2

B
Preparation and timeliness facilitate the communication process in IDT meetings. Response A is a poor choice because it is inflexible. If a resident's condition is changing, more time may be required to update the resident's plan of care. Response C is also a poor choice. The nurse is not taking advantage of the diverse resources of the IDT in planning care. The resident and family are part of the IDT. Response D is inappropriate. Discussing resident and family concerns with the whole IDT group avoids miscommunication and deals with problems in a timely manner.