Documentation and Communication Flashcards
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An LVN receives a telephone order for a medication that seems unusually high-dose. The best response is to:
Answer: Question the order by reading it back and expressing concern to the prescriber
The LVN should read back the order and voice concern to the prescriber; questioning an unusual order is a professional safety responsibility.
What is the primary purpose of standardized hand-off communication tools like SBAR or I-PASS?
Answer: To reduce information gaps and prevent errors during patient transitions
Structured hand-off tools ensure consistent, complete information transfer to reduce errors caused by communication gaps during transitions of care.
When leaving a voicemail for a physician about a patient concern, the LVN should include which of the following?
Answer: Patient identifier, nature of concern, callback number, and current status
A clinical voicemail must include enough information for the physician to understand the urgency and respond appropriately.
A patient with limited English proficiency needs to be informed about a procedure. The LVN should:
Answer: Use a qualified medical interpreter per facility policy
Professional medical interpreters are required to ensure accurate informed consent and communication — using family members is not appropriate for clinical decisions.
Which of the following best describes 'therapeutic communication' in LVN practice?
Answer: Employing techniques that promote a patient-centered, trusting relationship
Therapeutic communication uses active listening, open-ended questions, and empathy to build trust and facilitate patient expression.
When documenting patient education provided, which information is essential to include?
Answer: Topic covered, method used, patient's response, and evidence of understanding
Complete patient education documentation includes the topic, teaching method, patient response, and demonstration of understanding.
An LVN suspects a colleague documented care that was never actually provided. The most appropriate action is to:
Answer: Report the concern to the charge nurse or supervisor per facility policy
Falsification of medical records is a serious legal and ethical violation; the LVN must report the concern through proper channels.