Informal (grapevine) communication in health care is used to properly inform staff of (Select all ...

Informal (grapevine) communication in health care is used to properly inform staff of (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. changes in practice.
  b. Christmas party celebration.
  c. patient survey results.
  d. girl Scout cookie order pick-up.
  e. termination of an employee.

Question 2

In the change of shift report, what should be included? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Family contact telephone numbers
  b. Current assessment
  c. Plan of care
  d. Change in condition
  e. Discharge plan
  f. Personal comments

Question 3

It is vital to communicate changes in patient condition to the physician. When using the SBAR process, the nurse knows that what should be included when communicating patient condition? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Problem
  b. Current medications
  c. Assessment
  d. Diagnosis
  e. Documentation
  f. Lab data

Question 4

Formal communication in health care is used to properly inform staff of (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. changes in CPR certification dates.
  b. Christmas party celebration.
  c. patient survey results.
  d. girl Scout cookie order pick-up.
  e. termination of an employee.

Question 5

A UAP becomes sick at work and asks to leave. Which response by the charge nurse is most ap-propriate?
 
  a. You can't leave until all the baths are completed.
  b. Write down what needs to be complet-ed.
  c. Tell me what responsibilities still need to be completed.
  d. Be sure to call by 5 AM if you are still sick tomorrow.

Question 6

Which of the following patients should be seen by the nurse first based on the information pro-vided during the shift report?
 
  a. A patient admitted with hypertension complaining of back pain.
  b. A patient admitted with mental status changes.
  c. A patient complaining of incisional pain postoperatively.
  d. A patient asking for assistance in getting back to bed.