Management of CareQuestion 1791 of 2368
Midshift, several admissions change the unit's workload. The charge nurse calls a brief meeting to adjust assignments. Which tool is this?
- Huddle
- Debrief
- Brief
- Closed-loop communication
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Correct answer: Huddle
A huddle is a brief meeting before or during a shift to establish situational awareness and adjust the teamwork plan.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team: MONITORING AND MODIFYING THE PLAN. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026