RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1445 of 2368

During an ISBARR report to a provider, which information belongs in the Background section?

  1. Code status, allergies, and recent relevant laboratory results
  2. Recent vital signs and the reason for calling
  3. A request for a laboratory test
  4. Abnormal assessment findings and the nurse's evaluation
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Correct answer: Code status, allergies, and recent relevant laboratory results

Background includes diagnoses, code status, recent labs, and allergies. Vital signs belong in Situation and findings in Assessment.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Communication: Reports to Health Care Team Members. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026