CCTN Patient Education and Psychosocial Care in Transplantation 3

Question 1

Which dietary instruction is important for transplant recipients to prevent foodborne infections?

Accepted Answer

Avoid raw or undercooked meats, unpasteurized products, and unwashed produce due to immunocompromised status

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Consume unpasteurized dairy products for probiotic benefits

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Raw sushi is acceptable if from reputable restaurants

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Food safety precautions are only needed in the first 3 months

Question 2

A transplant coordinator is developing a transplant education program. Which teaching method is most effective for improving medication adherence?

Accepted Answer

Combining written materials, teach-back method, pill organizers, and follow-up reinforcement

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Providing a written medication list at discharge only

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One verbal counseling session before discharge

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Instructing family members only, not the patient

Question 3

A transplant nurse uses the 'teach-back' method during patient education. What does this involve?

Accepted Answer

Asking the patient to explain or demonstrate what they learned to confirm understanding

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Teaching the same material multiple times in a row

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Having the patient take a written test

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Teaching the patient and then reviewing the same content the next day

Question 4

What is the primary role of the transplant coordinator in patient care?

Accepted Answer

To serve as the primary point of contact, coordinating care across the transplant team and providing patient education and support

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To perform organ procurement surgeries

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To prescribe immunosuppressive medications

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To evaluate organ allocation decisions

Question 5

A transplant recipient reports that their partner feels their life revolves entirely around the transplant. Which approach best addresses this psychosocial concern?

Accepted Answer

Refer the couple to transplant-specific counseling or support groups to address caregiver burden

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Advise the patient to minimize medical appointments to reduce burden on the partner

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Document the concern without intervention

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Advise the partner to accept the situation without complaint

Question 6

Which statement about returning to work after kidney transplantation is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Most recipients can return to work within 3–6 months if recovery is uncomplicated, depending on job type and graft function

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All transplant recipients are permanently disabled and cannot work

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Return to work is not recommended due to infection risk in workplace environments

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Recipients should return to work within 2 weeks to maintain normalcy