The Joint Commission's Targeted Solutions Tool (TST) for Hand-Off Communications

question 11

Multiple Choice

The Joint Commission's Targeted Solutions Tool (TST) for Hand-off Communications includes which of the following?

• A) Standardize tools and methods used to communicate to receivers.
• B) Allow time and opportunity to ask questions.
• C) Rely only on patients or family members to communicate vital information.
• D) Standardize tools and methods used to communicate to receivers and rely only on patients or family members to communicate vital information.
• E) Standardize tools and methods used to communicate to receivers and allow time and opportunity to ask questions.

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Definitions:

Elevates the Ribs

Refers to the action of certain muscles, such as the intercostal muscles, which increase the volume of the thoracic cavity during inhalation.

Internal Intercostals

Muscles located between the ribs that assist with the process of respiration by decreasing the volume of the thoracic cavity during exhalation.

Superior Border

The uppermost edge or boundary of an anatomical structure.

Inferior Rib

Refers to the lower ribs in the human rib cage, possibly intended to distinguish them from upper ribs but not a standard anatomical term.