Teamwork Is a Major Component of OR Efficiency,quality of Care,and

question 15

Multiple Choice

Teamwork is a major component of OR efficiency,quality of care,and patient safety.The Joint Commission has reported breakdowns in communication as a leading cause of adverse events and errors.A study on teamwork in the operating room,in 2008,measured such domains as difficulty speaking up,conflict resolution,nurse-physician collaboration,feeling supported by others,asking questions,and heeding nurse input.On analysis,the researchers found:

• A) teamwork climate variability was greater within hospital OR levels than between hospitals
• B) surgeons and anesthesiologists were more satisfied with physician-nurse collaboration than were nurses
• C) OR nurses and CRNAs gave high ratings of the teamwork climate given by physicians
• D) there were discrepant attitudes about collaboration between the nurses and nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)

Understand the importance of NANDA-I approved nursing diagnoses in standardizing nursing language and care.

Recognize the importance of the nursing process in identifying and addressing patient care needs.

Understand the steps involved in developing a care plan tailored to patient needs.

Learn how to effectively communicate and implement care plans among healthcare professionals.

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