CHT CHT Communication & Interprofessional Teamwork 2

Question 1

Which statement BEST describes the transporter's role within the healthcare team?

Accepted Answer

Transporters are a support link that facilitates patient flow and communicates observations to clinicians

Answer

Transporters serve as a vital support link who ensure safe patient movement while relaying relevant observations to clinical team members.

Question 2

A patient asks the transporter what their test results mean. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the question and direct the patient to ask their nurse or physician

Answer

Interpreting test results is outside the transporter's scope; redirecting the patient to qualified clinical staff is the correct action.

Question 3

During patient transport, a family member insists on knowing a patient's diagnosis. The transporter should:

Accepted Answer

Politely decline and direct them to the nursing staff or patient care team

Answer

Disclosing patient health information to family without authorization violates HIPAA; clinical staff manage such disclosures appropriately.

Question 4

What does SBAR stand for in healthcare communication?

Accepted Answer

Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation

Answer

SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) is a standardized communication framework used to relay patient information concisely and accurately.

Question 5

If a transporter is running significantly behind schedule, the CORRECT action is to:

Accepted Answer

Notify the requesting department and dispatch of the delay

Answer

Proactively communicating delays allows departments to adjust scheduling and prevents disruption to patient care timelines.

CHT - Certified Healthcare Transporters Practice Test

CHT - Certified Healthcare Transporters Practice Test

CHT CHT Communication & Interprofessional Teamwork 2