Deck 32: Admission, Transfers, and Discharges

Question 1

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 his/her photos.

Answer 1

Introduce the person to other residents.

Question 2

Which is a guideline for measuring weight and height?

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

Answer 2

Use the same scale for daily,weekly,and monthly weights.

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

The resident can ask the niece to stay.

Question 4

To balance a scale,you must move the weights to:

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

Question 5

A new hospital patient is ambulatory.Which is correct?

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

Question 6

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 7

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 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 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.

Question 10

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

A) Change the bed from closed to open.
B) Have the person verify that all of the equipment is in working order.
C) Lower or raise the bed rails according to the care plan.
D) Raise the bed.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 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 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 16

You are admitting a new resident.You will do which of the following?

A) Discuss the person's diagnoses and medical history.
B) Complete a medication list.
C) Orient the person to the room.
D) Teach the person how to perform her own wound care.

Question 17

A new resident has dementia.You should expect which of the following?

A) The person's confusion will decrease in the new setting.
B) The person may show signs of fear and agitation.
C) The admission will not have any effect on the person.
D) The person will die within the first few months.

Question 18

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

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 19

You are admitting a new resident.You will do which of the following?

A) Measure the person's vital signs.
B) Measure the person's urinary output.
C) Bathe the person before allowing her in her room.
D) Tell the person about treatments and the care plan.

Question 20

You are admitting a new patient.To find out the person's name,you should:

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

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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

Question 24

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

A) Help the person pack.
B) Transport the person to the new room.
C) Discontinue all tubes and drains.
D) Bring the person's chart,care plan,and drugs.

Question 25

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 26

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

Question 27

A resident is going to be discharged.You can do which of the following?

A) Help the person dress as needed.
B) Get valuables from the safe.
C) Give the person his remaining medications.
D) Return the person's valuables to the person's family.

Question 28

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

Question 29

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 30

A resident is being transferred to another unit.Which will help reassure the person?

A) Telling the person that everything will be OK.
B) Avoid discussing the transfer with the person.
C) Suggesting that the person wait until the following day to meet new residents so that they can adjust to the new surroundings.
D) Introducing the person to the new roommate and other residents.

Question 31

These statements are about transfers.Which is correct?

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 stretcher only.
D) Transfers will cost the person more money.