Deck 34: Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges

Question 1

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

A)Place the signal light within reach
B)Lower the bed to the lowest position
C)Raise the bed rails
D)Fill the water pitcher and water glass

Answer 1

Raise the bed rails

Question 2

You are admitting a new resident.Which is incorrect?

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.

Answer 2

Tell the person about treatments and the care plan.

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

Introduce the person to other residents.

Question 4

You are admitting a new resident.Which is incorrect?

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.How will you find out the person's name?

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

Question 6

The nurse asks you to assist in admitting a new resident.Your role involves all of the following except

A)Greeting the person by name and title
B)Making roommate introductions
C)Discussing the person's medical diagnosis
D)Treating the person with dignity

Question 7

A new 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 8

You are admitting a new resident.Which will not promote the person's mental 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 9

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 10

The admission process is started by

A)The social worker
B)The director of nursing
C)An admission coordinator
D)The medical director

Question 11

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

A)Transporting 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 12

You introduce yourself to a new resident.You also say that you are a

A)Nurse
B)Nursing assistant
C)Member of the health team
D)Member of the nursing team

Question 13

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

A)You need to complete a personal belongings list.
B)You decide where to put things.
C)The family decides where to put things.
D)The nurse decides where to put things.

Question 14

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 15

A new resident is ambulatory.Which is incorrect?

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

Question 16

You are going to measure a resident's height.What information do you need from the nurse first?

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

Question 17

A new resident has dementia.Which statement is incorrect?

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

A new resident is going to arrive by car and 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 19

To balance a scale,you must move the weights to

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

A)Help the person dress as needed
B)Teach the person about diet and drugs
C)Help the person pack
D)Check off the clothing list

Question 22

You are measuring height with the person in bed.Which is correct?

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 23

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

Question 24

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.

Question 25

Which statement about transfers 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 26

A resident is transferring to a different room.The nurse asks you to transfer the person.You can do all of 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 27

A resident is going to be discharged.What must occur before the person can leave?

A)The doctor must write 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 28

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 29

Reasons for a transfer or discharge are part of the person's medical record.

Question 30

Which is not a guideline for measuring weight and height?

A)No footwear is worn.
B)The person voids after 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

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 32

A resident is going to be discharged.Which task can the nurse delegate to you?

A)Give the person prescriptions written by the doctor.
B)Provide discharge instructions.
C)Get the person's valuables from the safe.
D)Help the person into the car.