Author Question: Which is a charting modality used to document patient care? a. Hand-off reporting b. Verbal ... (Read 33 times)

penza · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

Which is a charting modality used to document patient care?

a. Hand-off reporting
b. Verbal report
c. Block charting
d. Paper and pen charting

Question 2

Which is a coping method that may help OR team members when a patient dies?

a. Identify with the loss
b. Identify those responsible for the patient death
c. Reduce the dependence on teamwork to maintain patient safety in a crisis
d. Take ownership for the patient death and review actions with risk management team

zacnyjessica · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Modalities include narrative charting; block charting; focus charting; subjective-objective charting; problem-oriented charting; computer-generated charting; and computer software programs, check-off forms, and flow sheets.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Coping methods include realization that everyone involved is part of a team effort; believe in a power greater than the skills of the team; share feelings with others; identify personally with the loss; attend a support group to help deal with the loss; and visit with the hospital chaplain or rabbi.