CHT CHT Communication & Interprofessional Teamwork

Question 1

When handing off a patient to nursing staff after transport, which information is MOST critical to communicate?

Accepted Answer

Any changes in patient condition observed during transport

Answer

Changes in patient condition during transport must be communicated immediately to nursing staff to ensure continuity of safe care.

Question 2

A transporter notices a patient becoming increasingly short of breath mid-transport. What is the BEST first action?

Accepted Answer

Stop transport, notify the charge nurse immediately, and stay with the patient

Answer

Stopping transport and immediately notifying clinical staff ensures the patient receives timely intervention for a potentially life-threatening change.

Question 3

Which communication method is MOST appropriate when a transporter needs to report a hazard in a hallway?

Accepted Answer

Verbally inform the charge nurse and use the facility's incident reporting system

Answer

Immediate verbal notification and formal incident reporting ensures the hazard is addressed quickly to protect staff and patients.

Question 4

A nurse gives verbal transport instructions that seem unclear. What should the transporter do?

Accepted Answer

Ask the nurse to clarify before moving the patient

Answer

Clarifying ambiguous instructions before acting prevents errors and ensures the transporter carries out the correct procedure.

Question 5

When using a two-way radio during patient transport, transporters should AVOID:

Accepted Answer

Using the patient's full name and diagnosis over an open channel

Answer

Broadcasting a patient's name and diagnosis over an open radio channel violates HIPAA privacy standards.

CHT - Certified Healthcare Transporters Practice Test

CHT - Certified Healthcare Transporters Practice Test

CHT CHT Communication & Interprofessional Teamwork