Orthopaedic Nurse Test Communication & Stakeholder Relations 5

Question 1

An orthopaedic nurse is preparing to communicate a critical lab value (low hemoglobin post-operatively) to the on-call physician by phone. Which approach is safest?

Accepted Answer

Use SBAR, read back orders received, and document the call with time, recipient, and response

Answer

Structured SBAR communication with read-back verification and documentation is the standard for safe critical value communication.

Question 2

A newly hired orthopaedic nurse is unsure how to communicate a clinical concern to the attending physician. Which resource best supports safe communication?

Accepted Answer

Unit-specific communication protocols and mentorship from experienced staff

Answer

Unit protocols and mentorship provide new nurses with safe, structured pathways for communicating clinical concerns appropriately.

Question 3

A patient is upset because they were not informed about a change in their surgery time. The nurse's best initial response is to:

Accepted Answer

Apologize for the lapse in communication, provide current accurate information, and address the patient's immediate concerns

Answer

Acknowledging the failure, apologizing, and correcting the information gap immediately restores trust and addresses the patient's immediate need.

Question 4

Which nursing behavior best promotes psychological safety on an orthopaedic unit?

Accepted Answer

Actively inviting input from all team members and responding non-defensively to concerns

Answer

Psychological safety is built when team members feel their input is welcomed and that raising concerns will not lead to punishment or ridicule.

Question 5

A patient post-total knee replacement tells the nurse they feel the physiotherapist is 'pushing too hard' and causing pain. The nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient's pain, discuss findings with the physical therapist, and adjust the plan collaboratively

Answer

Assessing pain and collaborating with the PT to individualize the therapy plan addresses patient safety while maintaining interdisciplinary respect.

Orthopaedic Nurse Test Practice Test

Orthopaedic Nurse Test Practice Test

Orthopaedic Nurse Test Communication & Stakeholder Relations 5