When the patient is received from the admitting department, what does the nurse expect has been completed? (select all that apply) - ANSWER-the patient has been informed of the patients bills of rights
- the patient has an ID band in place with proper identification information
A patient is adm...
When the patient is received from the admitting department, what does the nurse expect has been
completed? (select all that apply) - ANSWER-the patient has been informed of the patients bills of
rights
- the patient has an ID band in place with proper identification information
A patient is admitted for observation and various diagnostic tests. What is the initial nursing action in
the admission process? - ANSWERthe nurse introduces self and roommates
A 90 year old patient has been hospitalized with pneumonia and needs reorientation to his
surroundings periodically. The nurse assisting him with his morning care hears the unlicensed
assistive personnel refer to the patient as "Gramps" What action should the nurse take? -
ANSWEREducate the UAP that it is not acceptable to call the patient "Gramps" unless the patient has
requested to be called this.
A patient has been transferred out of ICU to a medical unit. A nurse has been assigned to complete
the transfer what type of transfer is this? - ANSWERintra-agency transfer
A 52 year old patient is being transferred to the surgical unit from the recovery room after extensive
surgery as the result of trauma from an automobile accident. What concept should the nurse
remember when transferring this patient? - ANSWERThe patient Is a human who deserves dignity,
courtesy, and respect
A patient has been diagnosed and hospitalized for type 1 diabetes. The multi disciplinary health care
team has been preparing her for discharge. What is the primary purpose of discharge planning? -
ANSWERensuring continuity of care
An 84 year old patient has been hospitalized for 6 days with a diagnosis of a stroke. When should the
nurse begin the patient's discharge planning? - ANSWERon his admission to the hospital
A patient is determined to leave the hospital. His healthcare provider is not aware of his intent, nor is
it his best interest to be discharged at this time. When a patient chooses to leave a healthcare facility
, without a healthcare provider's order, what should the nurse do? - ANSWERExplain the risks of
leaving and request that the patient sign a paper accepting responsibility for problems that may
occur.
The nurse is admitting a patient to the long-term care facility. What nursing diagnosis is most
appropriate at this time? - ANSWERAnxiety related to new living environment.
The patient is being discharged from the hospital to home and will be assisted with abdominal
bandage changes by his wife. Which nursing action is most important? - ANSWERAsk the patient and
his wife to perform the bandage change and observe their technique.
A patient is being admitted to the hospital for stabilization of her heart condition. Before arriving on
the nursing unit, what tasks will the admissions department complete? - ANSWER- The patient will
have signed consent for treatment
- The admission staff will place the hospital ID band on the patient's wrist.
During admission of a patient to a long-term care facility, what is the LVN most likely responsible for?
- ANSWERObtaining Vital signs
The nurse is discharging a patient for the first time. What documentation demonstrates that the
nurse understands the discharge process? - ANSWERThe method of discharge.
The services of a transition specialist for patient discharge are most important for which reason? -
ANSWERImproving continuity of care from hospital to home.
What is the correct order of the steps for discharging a patient from a long-term care facility? -
ANSWER1. Initial planning for the discharge of the resident.
2. Asking the patient what the home situation is in regards to people who can assist in care, levels of
floors, and the number of steps.
3. Meet the members of the healthcare team, such as the physical therapist or dietician, to discuss
the patient's discharge.
4. Obtaining the order for the resident to be discharged.
The term "empathy" means: - ANSWERunderstanding and sharing feelings another is experiencing.
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