What Are Critical Points to Communicate During a Shift Report

question 5

Multiple Choice

What are critical points to communicate during a shift report or hand-off communication?

• A)Patient name,current physical status,activities that have contributed to current status,problems that have occurred during the shift,nursing care to address problems,and a readback or response
• B)Patient name,room number and date of birth,changes in current orders,provider's visits,laboratory tests that have been completed,and physical activity of the patient
• C)Patient name,health care provider,diagnosis,review of all current orders,family visits and involvement in care,review of history leading to hospitalization,and current status of the patient
• D)Physician orders for past 24 hours,patient name and date of birth,medical and social history prior to hospitalization,and review of health problems since hospitalization

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Definitions:

Aponeurosis

A type of flat, broad tendon that connects muscles to the bones they move or to other muscles.

Fascia

A band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, that supports and surrounds muscles, blood vessels, and nerves, binding some structures together while others are allowed to slide smoothly over each other.

Perimysium

The connective tissue that groups muscle fibers into bundles or fascicles within a muscle.

Myasthenia Gravis

An autoimmune disorder characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of any of the muscles under voluntary control due to a breakdown in communication between nerves and muscles.