Author Question: The nurse is aware that an assigned client speaks Spanish. The primary care provider and nurse are ... (Read 73 times)

appyboo · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The nurse is aware that an assigned client speaks Spanish. The primary care provider and nurse are trying to review new medications that the client has to take on discharge from the healthcare facility.

The nurse needs to obtain the services of an interpreter. What key factor does the nurse keep in mind with the use of an interpreter? A) HIPPA regulations require that a family member who speaks the client's language be present.
B) The nurse should encourage that the interpreter receive training in medical terminology in the client's language.
C) All interpreters must be approved by the facility before becoming involved in a client's care.
D) The interpreter must be an approved friend of the family to assist with the required translation.

Question 2

A healthcare facility wants to form a disaster medical assistance team (DMAT). How can a DMAT provide assistance and support outside healthcare facilities?

A) By providing help to relocate essential equipment
B) By setting up transportation facilities
C) By evacuating clients when disaster strikes
D) By setting up a temporary hospital

cassie_ragen · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
All interpreters must be approved by the facility before becoming involved in a client's care. HIPAA regulations require special training for interpreters. The interpreter must have documentation of this training and must be an approved volunteer or employee of the healthcare organization.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
A disaster medical assistance team (DMAT) can provide assistance and support outside healthcare facilities by setting up a temporary hospital. The nurse may be asked to help relocate essential equipment, such as emergency resuscitation carts, intravenous infusion pumps, and solutions, during a disaster. Local emergency preparedness agencies are used for transportation facilities. Home care agencies generally involve the client's family and friends in the evacuation procedure.