CHT Communication & Interprofessional Teamwork Flashcards

When handing off a patient to nursing staff after transport, which information is MOST critical to communicate?

Answer: Any changes in patient condition observed during transport

Changes in patient condition during transport must be communicated immediately to nursing staff to ensure continuity of safe care.

A transporter notices a patient becoming increasingly short of breath mid-transport. What is the BEST first action?

Answer: Stop transport, notify the charge nurse immediately, and stay with the patient

Stopping transport and immediately notifying clinical staff ensures the patient receives timely intervention for a potentially life-threatening change.

Which communication method is MOST appropriate when a transporter needs to report a hazard in a hallway?

Answer: Verbally inform the charge nurse and use the facility's incident reporting system

Immediate verbal notification and formal incident reporting ensures the hazard is addressed quickly to protect staff and patients.

A nurse gives verbal transport instructions that seem unclear. What should the transporter do?

Answer: Ask the nurse to clarify before moving the patient

Clarifying ambiguous instructions before acting prevents errors and ensures the transporter carries out the correct procedure.

When using a two-way radio during patient transport, transporters should AVOID:

Answer: Using the patient's full name and diagnosis over an open channel

Broadcasting a patient's name and diagnosis over an open radio channel violates HIPAA privacy standards.

Closed-loop communication in healthcare transport means:

Answer: The receiver repeats back the message to confirm accuracy

Closed-loop communication requires the listener to repeat the message back, ensuring it was correctly understood and reducing errors.