RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1785 of 2368

During handoff, the oncoming nurse restates the client summary and action list and asks questions. Which I-PASS component is this?

  1. Illness severity
  2. Action list
  3. Synthesis by receiver
  4. Situation awareness and contingency plans
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Correct answer: Synthesis by receiver

In I-PASS, the final S is synthesis by receiver, which is closed-loop communication.

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

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026