CHT Clinical Assessment & Patient Care 5

Question 1

Before transporting a patient, how should the transporter confirm the patient's identity?

Accepted Answer

Use at least two identifiers, such as name and date of birth

Answer

Using at least two patient identifiers is a Joint Commission safety requirement.

Question 2

During a transfer, a patient starts to fall and the transporter cannot stop it. What is the safest action?

Accepted Answer

Ease the patient to the floor while protecting their head

Answer

Guiding the patient down gently and protecting the head reduces injury to both people.

Question 3

A patient in the hallway becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally. What should the transporter do first?

Accepted Answer

Call for help or activate the emergency code system

Answer

Activating the emergency response right away is the first step, followed by CPR if trained.

Question 4

What is the best way to talk with a patient who is hard of hearing?

Accepted Answer

Face the patient and speak clearly at a normal pace

Answer

Facing the patient lets them see your lips and expressions, which helps understanding.

Question 5

A competent adult patient refuses to be transported for a scheduled test. What should the transporter do?

Accepted Answer

Respect the refusal and notify the patient's nurse

Answer

Patients have the right to refuse, and the nurse must be told so the care team can respond.

CHT - Certified Healthcare Transporters Practice Test