Interprofessional Collaboration Flashcards
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During a stroke code activation, the bedside nurse notes the patient's last known well time is unclear. What is the BEST interprofessional action?
Answer: Convene a rapid huddle with the neurologist, nurse, and family to clarify the timeline
A brief team huddle with all available parties, including family, is the most effective way to clarify onset time and guide time-sensitive treatment decisions.
Which tool is most commonly used to structure interprofessional handoff communication in stroke units?
Answer: SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation)
SBAR provides a standardized framework that ensures consistent, complete communication during patient handoffs between interprofessional team members.
A speech-language pathologist recommends NPO status for a stroke patient, but the hospitalist wants to start oral medications. What collaborative approach resolves this conflict?
Answer: A multidisciplinary team meeting is held to weigh dysphagia risk against medication necessity
A structured team discussion balancing aspiration risk with medication needs reflects best-practice interprofessional conflict resolution.
Which interprofessional team member is primarily responsible for assessing a stroke patient's home safety and discharge needs?
Answer: Occupational therapist
Occupational therapists evaluate ADL function, home environment, and adaptive equipment needs to facilitate safe discharge planning.
A stroke coordinator wants to improve team communication during rapid response events. Which strategy has the strongest evidence for reducing errors?
Answer: Closed-loop communication where each team member confirms receipt of instructions
Closed-loop communication ensures instructions are heard, understood, and confirmed, significantly reducing errors in high-acuity situations.
When developing a stroke patient's care plan, which interprofessional principle ensures all disciplines contribute equally to goal-setting?
Answer: Shared decision-making with patient, family, and all relevant disciplines
Shared decision-making integrates patient preferences with input from all disciplines to create a unified, patient-centered care plan.
A physical therapist identifies early signs of deep vein thrombosis in a stroke patient. What is the MOST appropriate interprofessional action?
Answer: Immediately notify the nursing staff and attending physician and suspend weight-bearing activity
Prompt notification of nursing and the physician allows for rapid diagnostic workup and modification of therapy to prevent pulmonary embolism.