Question

Which is the best example of a health-care worker using good observational skills to treat a patient?
An EMT drives through traffic lights on the way to the hospital.
A nurse feels a patient’s pulse and notes that he has red eyes.
A doctor orders medication to treat her patient’s illness.
A lab technician refills an empty IV bag with fluids.

Answer 1

A nurse feels a patient’s pulse and notes that he has red eyes.

This shows the worker actively observing and assessing the patient (checking pulse and noticing physical signs) — key components of good observational skills.