CELBAN CELBAN Nurse Handover and Shift Communication

Question 1

During a shift handover, a nurse says 'Mr. Chen is a 68-year-old male admitted two days ago with community-acquired pneumonia.' What part of the SBAR format does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Background

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Situation

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Assessment

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Recommendation

Question 2

Which sentence is most appropriate when handing over a patient with a new concern at the end of a shift?

Accepted Answer

His BP dropped to 90/60 at 14:00; I notified Dr. Patel and the order for IV fluids is in the chart.

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He seemed a bit off, I didn't check.

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Someone should probably look at him.

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I think he's okay but maybe watch him.

Question 3

A nurse receiving a handover asks, 'Has the patient's family been updated about the change in condition?' This question demonstrates which communication skill?

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Seeking clarification and ensuring continuity of care

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Interrupting the handover unnecessarily

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Challenging the outgoing nurse's competence

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Documenting the handover summary

Question 4

In the SBAR handover tool, what does the 'R' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Recommendation

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Review

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Record

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Report

Question 5

Which statement most clearly conveys urgency during a handover about a deteriorating patient?

Accepted Answer

The patient in Room 4 has had three episodes of hypotension; I'm concerned about sepsis and have flagged it for the rapid response team.

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Room 4 hasn't been feeling great today.

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Room 4 might need attention at some point.

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I left notes about Room 4 somewhere on the board.

Question 6

A nurse says during handover: 'Mrs. Okafor is due for her 2200 insulin, and her blood glucose at 1800 was 14.2 mmol/L.' Which part of SBAR does this belong to?

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Situation — current issue requiring attention

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Background — past medical history

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Assessment — nurse's clinical judgment

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Recommendation — suggested next steps