Deck 29: Admissions,transfers,and Discharges

Question 1

You have finished admitting a new patient.Before leaving the person's room,you need to do the following except

A)Fill the water pitcher and cup if oral fluids are allowed.
B)Place the signal light within reach
C)Lower or raise the bed rails according to the care plan
D)Raise the bed

Answer 1

Raise the bed

Question 2

You are admitting a new patient.To find out the person's name

A)Ask the person
B)Ask the family
C)Check the admission form
D)Check the care plan

Answer 2

Check the admission form

Question 3

You are going to prepare a room for a new patient.How do you know what equipment is needed?

A)You check the care plan.
B)The nurse tells you.
C)You follow hospital policy.Every patient needs the same equipment.
D)The person's family tells you.

Answer 3

The nurse tells you.

Question 4

You are admitting a new resident.You will do the following except

A)Discuss the person's diagnoses and medical history
B)Complete a clothing list
C)Orient the person to the room
D)Orient the person to the nursing unit and the center

Question 5

You are admitting a new resident.You will do the following except

A)Measure the person's vital signs
B)Measure the person's weight and height
C)Complete a personal belongings list
D)Tell the person about treatments and the care plan

Question 6

The nurse asks you to assist in admitting a new resident.When should you complete the admission?

A)As soon as the person gets to the room
B)After the person changes into a gown
C)When the person is comfortable
D)After the person is weighed and measured

Question 7

How can you help a new resident know the names of other residents?

A)Introduce the person to other residents.
B)Have the other residents wear nametags.
C)Write down their names.
D)Give the person their photos.

Question 8

Usually,the admission process starts in the

A)Social worker's office
B)Administrator's office
C)Admitting office
D)Medical director's office

Question 9

You are helping a new resident unpack.Which is correct?

A)The care plan states where to put things.
B)You decide where to put things.
C)Allow the family to help decide where to put things.
D)The nurse decides where to put things.

Question 10

You are admitting a new resident.The person's niece is in the room.You ask the niece to leave the room.Why did you ask her to leave?

A)To provide for privacy
B)To see how the new resident reacts
C)So you can ask if the niece is abusive
D)To provide for personal choice

Question 11

A new hospital patient is ambulatory.Which is incorrect?

A)Open the bed.
B)Lower the bed to its lowest position.
C)Raise the bed rails.
D)Attach the signal light to the bed linens.

Question 12

A new nursing center resident is going to arrive by stretcher.What type of bed should you make?

A)An open bed
B)A closed bed
C)A surgical bed
D)An occupied bed

Question 13

You are going to measure a resident's height.The nurse tells you

A)How to measure height
B)What the person's height should be
C)If you should use a standing scale or tape measure
D)If the person should wear shoes

Question 14

You are admitting a new resident.The person's niece is in the room.You ask the niece to leave the room.Which is correct?

A)The niece must leave the room.
B)You have no right to ask the niece to leave.
C)The resident can ask the niece to stay.
D)The niece needs to stay.She needs to give identifying information.

Question 15

The nurse asks you to assist with the admission of a new resident.What can the nurse delegate to you?

A)Escorting the person to his or her room
B)Having the person sign admitting papers
C)Having the person sign a general consent for treatment
D)Explaining resident rights to the person

Question 16

To balance a scale,you must move the weights to

A)0
B)10
C)50
D)100

Question 17

A new resident has dementia.You should expect the following except

A)The person's confusion will decrease in the new setting
B)The person may show signs of fear and agitation
C)The person's family may feel guilty about the need for nursing center care
D)The person may want to leave

Question 18

You are admitting a new patient.Which will not promote the person's comfort?

A)Explain what you are doing and why.
B)Complete the admission process quickly.
C)Be sensitive to the person's needs.
D)Be sensitive to the person's feelings.

Question 19

A new resident is ambulatory.What type of bed should you make?

A)An open bed
B)A closed bed
C)A surgical bed
D)An occupied bed

Question 20

You introduce yourself to a new resident by name and title.

Question 21

These statements are about transfers.Which is incorrect?

A)Only a doctor can request a transfer.
B)A transfer may be needed if the person's condition changes.
C)The person is transported by wheelchair,stretcher,or the bed.
D)Transfers may be necessary if roommates do not get along.

Question 22

A patient is going to be discharged.You can

A)Give the person prescriptions written by the doctor
B)Provide discharge instructions
C)Have the person sign the personal belongings list
D)Help the person into the car

Question 23

You explain the reason for transfer or discharge to the person .

Question 24

A patient is in bed.To measure height with the person in bed,you need to

A)Keep the bed in the low position
B)Position the person prone
C)Get a co-worker to help you
D)Raise both bed rails

Question 25

Before you weigh a person,you need to have the person

A)Drink a glass of water
B)Void
C)Have a bowel movement
D)Put on a robe and footwear

Question 26

A resident is being transferred to another unit.Which will not help reassure the person?

A)Telling the person that everything will be OK
B)Using touch to provide comfort
C)Introducing the person to the new staff
D)Introducing the person to the new roommate and other residents

Question 27

A nursing center resident objects to a transfer or a discharge.An ombudsman makes sure the person's best interests are considered.

Question 28

A patient is going to be discharged.Before the person can leave

A)The doctor must give a discharge order
B)The person must be transported to the exit area by wheelchair or stretcher
C)The person must pay the bill
D)The person must sign a consent form

Question 29

A resident is going to be discharged.You can do the following except

A)Help the person dress as needed
B)Get valuables from the safe
C)Help the person pack
D)Check off the clothing list

Question 30

Which is not a guideline for measuring weight and height?

A)Footwear is worn.
B)The person voids before being weighed.
C)Weigh the person at the same time of day.
D)Use the same scale for daily,weekly,and monthly weights.

Question 31

A resident is transferring to a different room.The nurse asks you to transfer the person.You can do the following except

A)Help the person pack
B)Transport the person to the new room
C)Introduce the person to the staff
D)Bring the person's chart,care plan,and drugs

Question 32

A resident wants to leave the nursing center.The doctor has not written a discharge order.What should you do?

A)Let the person leave.The person has the right to make personal choices.
B)Call the doctor.
C)Call the person's family.
D)Tell the nurse.