RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1783 of 2368

During an emergency, a provider gives a verbal order for a medication. Which nurse response demonstrates closed-loop communication?

  1. Repeating the order back to the provider to confirm it before giving the medication
  2. Preparing the medication silently and giving it right away to save critical time
  3. Writing down the order and having another nurse verify it later in the shift
  4. Acknowledging the order with 'Okay' and then giving the medication right away
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Correct answer: Repeating the order back to the provider to confirm it before giving the medication

The receiver accepts the message and repeats it back to confirm it, which is the cross-check step.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team: Closed-Loop Communication. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026