CELBAN Nurse Handover and Shift Communication Flashcards
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During bedside handover, the patient says, 'No one told me I was going for a scan tomorrow.' What is the nurse's best response?
Answer: I'm sorry for the confusion. Let me check the orders and explain what the scan involves.
Acknowledging the patient's concern, apologizing for any communication gap, and immediately providing information demonstrates patient-centered care.
Which of the following is the most appropriate closing statement in a verbal handover report?
Answer: Do you have any questions or anything you'd like me to clarify before I leave?
Inviting questions at the end of handover ensures the incoming nurse has full understanding and promotes safe care transitions.
A charge nurse notices that a handover report says 'patient is stable' but no vital signs or assessments are mentioned. What is the main problem with this handover?
Answer: It lacks specific clinical data to support the assessment
Saying a patient is 'stable' without supporting data such as vitals, recent assessments, or labs does not give the incoming nurse enough clinical information.
When a nurse receives a handover and is unsure about an unfamiliar medication listed in the plan, what should they do?
Answer: Ask the outgoing nurse for clarification or consult a drug reference before administering
Clarifying unfamiliar medications before administering them is a critical patient safety practice and a professional nursing responsibility.
Which scenario describes the best use of written handover documentation alongside a verbal report?
Answer: Using a written summary sheet to ensure no key points are missed during verbal handover
A written summary sheet used alongside verbal handover reduces the chance of omitting critical information and serves as a reference during the report.
A nurse handover states: 'Mr. Reyes is post-op day 1 following right hip replacement, pain controlled at 3/10 with scheduled acetaminophen, mobilized twice with physiotherapy, no signs of infection at the incision site.' This handover is best described as:
Answer: Clear, concise, and clinically specific
This handover covers the surgical context, current pain status with management, activity level, and wound assessment in a concise and organized format.