NURS 3632 UTA Exam 1
What does AIDET communication tool stand for? -
Acknowledge (Hello Mrs. Smith)
Introduction(My name is __, I am your Student RN today)
Duration( I will be here from 7am- to 7pm)
Explanation ( & just helping your RN take care of you, bathe you, take vitals etc.)
Thank You
What method do we use to communicate with other Healthcare providers when giving
reports? -
ISBAR
I= Identify yourself
S=Situation, What going on? What is the DX
B=Background, past, present medical history, and recent interventions
A=Assessment, What have you (RN) done so far? ex: Vital, H2T
R= Recommendation, suggest reasoning for issue, prognosis, repeat orders, RN-RN bedside
reports
CUS stands for -
Concerned
Uncomfortable
Safety Issue (STOP)
ex: You see another RN forgetting to put on PPE or hand hygiene, you are uncomfortable so
you tell the RN STOP, ' Hey I noticed you forgot to perform hand hygiene'
Describe Intrapersonal communication? -
positive affirmations between yourself (Im gonna pass this exam)
between you and colleagues on first day introducing yourself
Describe Interpersonal communication? -
between HC workers like PT talking to RN, or RN talking to Doctor
GOAL IS TO EXCHANGE a Message between two or more people
''Mrs Butler, I will be a little tardy today going to clinicals, I im stuck in traffic. I will update
you as I get closer'
Orientation phase -
An agreement/contract about the relationship is established
Hi, my name is Mel, I am you student RN, Ill be assisting your RN with your care today.
AIDET
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, Working Phase -
working together w/ pt to meet needs
"What most important for you today?"
teaching and counseling so pt is self reliable after discharge
Termination Phase -
could mean RN done for the day, or PT is discharged, Bedside reports between
RN's
To evaluate ask yourself did pt achieve established goals
Encourage pt to state emotions about discharge
helping relationship -
Happens over time, is pt centered, patient is talking and sharing more, show
empathy as the RN and build trust and rapport
Organizational -
occurs in groups and share a common goal
ex: LABS on Saturday
An incident report is a ________ document? -
Internal, NOT external
What does an incident report document? -
Explains an incident that happened regarding pt. It helps prevent it happening
again, and How we can fix it
C diff is what type of precaution? -
contact precaution (gown, gloves, face shield)
standard precations include -
mask gloves, hand hygiene
Droplet precautions -
Must be followed for a patient known or suspected to be infected with pathogens
transmitted by large-particle droplets expelled during coughing, sneezing, talking, or
laughing.
examples of droplet precautions -
COVID, pneumonia, influenza, whooping cough, bacterial meningitis, COLD,
rubella
What is used for Airborne precautions -
negative pressure room, N95 mask, Doors close
examples of airborne precautions -
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What does AIDET communication tool stand for? -
Acknowledge (Hello Mrs. Smith)
Introduction(My name is __, I am your Student RN today)
Duration( I will be here from 7am- to 7pm)
Explanation ( & just helping your RN take care of you, bathe you, take vitals etc.)
Thank You
What method do we use to communicate with other Healthcare providers when giving
reports? -
ISBAR
I= Identify yourself
S=Situation, What going on? What is the DX
B=Background, past, present medical history, and recent interventions
A=Assessment, What have you (RN) done so far? ex: Vital, H2T
R= Recommendation, suggest reasoning for issue, prognosis, repeat orders, RN-RN bedside
reports
CUS stands for -
Concerned
Uncomfortable
Safety Issue (STOP)
ex: You see another RN forgetting to put on PPE or hand hygiene, you are uncomfortable so
you tell the RN STOP, ' Hey I noticed you forgot to perform hand hygiene'
Describe Intrapersonal communication? -
positive affirmations between yourself (Im gonna pass this exam)
between you and colleagues on first day introducing yourself
Describe Interpersonal communication? -
between HC workers like PT talking to RN, or RN talking to Doctor
GOAL IS TO EXCHANGE a Message between two or more people
''Mrs Butler, I will be a little tardy today going to clinicals, I im stuck in traffic. I will update
you as I get closer'
Orientation phase -
An agreement/contract about the relationship is established
Hi, my name is Mel, I am you student RN, Ill be assisting your RN with your care today.
AIDET
1|Page
, Working Phase -
working together w/ pt to meet needs
"What most important for you today?"
teaching and counseling so pt is self reliable after discharge
Termination Phase -
could mean RN done for the day, or PT is discharged, Bedside reports between
RN's
To evaluate ask yourself did pt achieve established goals
Encourage pt to state emotions about discharge
helping relationship -
Happens over time, is pt centered, patient is talking and sharing more, show
empathy as the RN and build trust and rapport
Organizational -
occurs in groups and share a common goal
ex: LABS on Saturday
An incident report is a ________ document? -
Internal, NOT external
What does an incident report document? -
Explains an incident that happened regarding pt. It helps prevent it happening
again, and How we can fix it
C diff is what type of precaution? -
contact precaution (gown, gloves, face shield)
standard precations include -
mask gloves, hand hygiene
Droplet precautions -
Must be followed for a patient known or suspected to be infected with pathogens
transmitted by large-particle droplets expelled during coughing, sneezing, talking, or
laughing.
examples of droplet precautions -
COVID, pneumonia, influenza, whooping cough, bacterial meningitis, COLD,
rubella
What is used for Airborne precautions -
negative pressure room, N95 mask, Doors close
examples of airborne precautions -
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