The nurse is preparing information to use when conducting SBAR ...

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The nurse is preparing information to use when conducting SBAR communication. In which order should the nurse perform the following actions?
 
  1. Explain chief complaints
  2. Overview of patient needs
  3. Discuss what could be the problem
  4. Provide objective data and vital signs

Question 2

The high school graduate is considering a career as a clinical social worker. What is true of the level of education required?
 
  1. Clinical social work is highly dependent upon on-the-job training, so no formal post-secondary education is required.
  2. Clinical social work requires a baccalaureate degree in social work and a 3-year residency program.
  3. Clinical social work is open to those with bachelor's degrees in any related field.
  4. Clinical social work requires a master's degree in social work.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 4, 3, 2

SBAR (Situation Background Assessment Recommendation) is a structured communication technique that is helpful when communicating information about a patient that requires attention and action. For the situation, the chief complaints need to be reviewed. Then the objective data and vital signs provide support for the background. Discussing what the problem could be is part of the assessment. The proposed action and overview of patient needs is part of the recommendation.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

While there are various entry levels into social work, clinical social work requires a master's degree in social work. It cannot be achieved through on-the-job training. A baccalaureate degree is available in social work, but there is no avenue of entering clinical social work through a residency program. Those persons holding bachelor's degrees in related fields such as psychology and sociology may be qualified for some entry-level jobs in social work, but do not have the qualifications to be a clinical social worker.