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Which action best exemplifies the principle of patient empowerment in healthcare?

Ensuring patients adhere strictly to the prescribed medication schedule.
Limiting patients access to complex medical information to avoid confusion.
Encouraging patients to actively participate inShared decision-making regarding their care plan. (correct)
Providing patients with a detailed list of pre-approved treatment options.

How does intersectionality primarily impact healthcare delivery?

By increasing awareness of how different forms of discrimination can combine to affect patients health outcomes. (correct)
By reducing the complexity of patient needs into easily manageable categories.
By simplifying communication strategies to effectively reach diverse patient populations.
By standardizing treatment protocols to ensure equitable care for all patients.

Which factor is most crucial in determining a patient's readiness to learn about managing a chronic condition?

The healthcare provider's expertise in educating patients.
The complexity of the medical terminology used in educational materials.
The patient's current level of stress and emotional state. (correct)
The availability of online resources on the specific chronic condition.

In the context of group dynamics, what is the potential impact of poorly defined roles within a healthcare team?

Confusion, duplication of effort, and potential gaps in patient care. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which action primarily demonstrates a healthcare provider's commitment to patient-and family-centered care?

Actively involving patients and their families in the decision-making process. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the 'Iceberg Concept of Culture' apply to interactions between healthcare providers and patients?

It illustrates that many important cultural influences are hidden beneath the surface and require deeper understanding. (D) Signup and view all the answers

A new policy is implemented that makes the health system more focused on health promotion and disease prevention, what trend in healthcare does this represent?

An increasing emphasis on proactive and preventative care. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of alternative and complementary therapies, what primarily determines the scope of practice for healthcare providers?

The legal and regulatory guidelines established by relevant authorities. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) communication tool primarily enhance patient safety in healthcare settings?

By providing a structured format for clear and concise communication between healthcare providers. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does understanding the Transtheoretical Model of Change assist healthcare providers in promoting healthier patient behaviours?

By tailoring interventions to match the patients current stage of readiness for change. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which approach would be LEAST effective in addressing the social determinants of health for a patient struggling with food insecurity?

Prescribing a specialized diet plan without considering the patient's access to affordable groceries. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of promoting interprofessional collaborative healthcare?

To improve patient outcomes by integrating the expertise of multiple healthcare professionals. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which situation would MOST directly violate the principles of ethical conduct for a registered nurse (RN) or registered practical nurse (RPN)?

Delegating a complex nursing task to an unregulated care provider without adequate training or supervision. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How might the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) recommendations specifically influence healthcare practices in Canada?

By promoting culturally safe healthcare practices and addressing systemic inequities faced by Indigenous Peoples. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of quality care, how does focusing on adverse events contribute to improved patient safety?

By identifying system weaknesses and opportunities for preventative measures. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Canada Health Act, what is a core principle that ensures reasonable access to health services for all Canadians?

Accessibility (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which action primarily reflects the advocacy role of a registered nurse (RN) or registered practical nurse (RPN) in relation to social determinants of health?

Referring patients to community resources that address poverty, food insecurity, or housing instability. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the PRIMARY focus of the RNAO Best Practice Guideline: Promoting Safety: Alternative Approaches to the Use of Restraints?

To provide evidence-based strategies for minimizing or eliminating the use of restraints in healthcare settings. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does self-regulation primarily benefit the profession of nursing?

By enabling the profession to set and enforce its own standards of practice, ensuring public safety and trust. (B) Signup and view all the answers

The four pillars of primary health care are: teams, access, information and:

Population health (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ethics

Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.

Social determinants of health

Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age.

Canada Health Act

A federal law that ensures equal access to healthcare services for all Canadian residents.

Scope of practice

The legislated responsibilities, scope, and expectations of what a nurse is able to do, as determined by the regulatory body.