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NR222 Interprofessional Collaboration
Questions and Answers Latest Update
How does interprofessional collaboration improve health and wellness?
1. Leverages knowledge from multiple disciplines to improve the care of an
individual
2. Adds significant paperwork to the admission process
3. Increases the cost and reduces the efficiency of the healthcare
environment
4. Increases the number of medical errors Ans: 1
A standardized communication tool used in healthcare to enhance quality
care and client safety uses the acronym ISBAR. What does ISBAR stand for?
1. Identify, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
2. Input, Status, Behavior, Action, Response
3. Information, Standardization, Benefit, Action, Reaction
4. Include, Select, Basis, Assist, Respond Ans: 1
Select the letter from the acronym ISBAR to match the information
communicated.
1. Recommend next action steps to assist the client.
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2. State the main reason for the communication.
3. Give relevant assessment data that presents a clear picture of the client's
current status.
4. Provide any relevant background information that is needed to make
decisions.
5. Introduce yourself and identify your location and role in the care of the
client. Ans: 1. R
2. S
3. A
4. B
5. I
Below is an example of an ISBAR communication between a registered nurse
and a healthcare provider. Which statement represents each part of ISBAR?
Good evening, Dr. Jones. This is Anna Patrick, RN, calling from St. Mary's
Hospital medical-surgical unit about your client, Mr. Smith, in room 611.
I'm doing well. Thank you for asking. Mr. Smith has reported severe pain in
his left knee that is not relieved by the oral pain medication ordered. He had
a knee replacement two days ago and has been working with a physical
therapist to use crutches. He reports his pain as 9/10 one hour after
receiving the ordered pain medication. His temperature is normal, but his
blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate are elevated. There are no
signs of infection at his surgical incision.
Can I get a prescription for another pain medication that may help to better
relieve Mr. Smith's pain? Ans: Identify : This is Anna Patrick, RN, calling
from St. Mary's Hospital medical-surgical unit about your client, Mr. Smith in
room 611
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NR222 Interprofessional Collaboration
Questions and Answers Latest Update
How does interprofessional collaboration improve health and wellness?
1. Leverages knowledge from multiple disciplines to improve the care of an
individual
2. Adds significant paperwork to the admission process
3. Increases the cost and reduces the efficiency of the healthcare
environment
4. Increases the number of medical errors Ans: 1
A standardized communication tool used in healthcare to enhance quality
care and client safety uses the acronym ISBAR. What does ISBAR stand for?
1. Identify, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
2. Input, Status, Behavior, Action, Response
3. Information, Standardization, Benefit, Action, Reaction
4. Include, Select, Basis, Assist, Respond Ans: 1
Select the letter from the acronym ISBAR to match the information
communicated.
1. Recommend next action steps to assist the client.
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2. State the main reason for the communication.
3. Give relevant assessment data that presents a clear picture of the client's
current status.
4. Provide any relevant background information that is needed to make
decisions.
5. Introduce yourself and identify your location and role in the care of the
client. Ans: 1. R
2. S
3. A
4. B
5. I
Below is an example of an ISBAR communication between a registered nurse
and a healthcare provider. Which statement represents each part of ISBAR?
Good evening, Dr. Jones. This is Anna Patrick, RN, calling from St. Mary's
Hospital medical-surgical unit about your client, Mr. Smith, in room 611.
I'm doing well. Thank you for asking. Mr. Smith has reported severe pain in
his left knee that is not relieved by the oral pain medication ordered. He had
a knee replacement two days ago and has been working with a physical
therapist to use crutches. He reports his pain as 9/10 one hour after
receiving the ordered pain medication. His temperature is normal, but his
blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate are elevated. There are no
signs of infection at his surgical incision.
Can I get a prescription for another pain medication that may help to better
relieve Mr. Smith's pain? Ans: Identify : This is Anna Patrick, RN, calling
from St. Mary's Hospital medical-surgical unit about your client, Mr. Smith in
room 611
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