Chapter 2

In which of the following steps of the admission process can the admission personnel participate? (Select all that apply.) 1 Explaining information about a patient's rights to health care services 2 Attaching an ID band after verifying that the information is correct 3 Reviewing the details of a patient's advance directive for clarity 4 Explaining how HIPAA is enforced in the agency 5 Printing a patient's allergies on the allergy band before attaching it to the patient 6 Helping a patient know what is included in the basic admission process

Who is responsible for developing a patient's discharge plan? 1 The primary nurse 2 The medical social worker 3 The nurse caring for the patient the longest 4 The patient's health care team

Which statement best explains why it is essential to assess and document the clinical status of a patient immediately before transfer or at time of discharge? 1 Increased reimbursement to the hospital occurs because of additional diagnosis codes. 2 Potential changes in a patient's clinical needs may require nursing interventions to provide for patient safety during transport. 3 Hospital documentation requirements could prevent transfer of a patient unless the information is current. 4 The necessary information needs to be reflective of a discharge plan for visiting accrediting agencies.

A toddler is hospitalized for the first time. Which strategy is most effective to make the child feel more comfortable? 1 Have the parents visit only sporadically so the toddler does not get upset. 2 Have the child bring a favorite blanket for comfort. 3 Ask the parents what time the toddler usually goes to bed. 4 Find out the toddler's favorite foods and beverages.

You are caring for a hospitalized patient who requires transfer to a skilled nursing facility. Which of the following interventions best facilitates a referral to a skilled nursing facility? 1 Providing teaching and instruction that supports the patient's continued independence 2 Providing a variety of options for skilled care facilities to the patient and family 3 Matching the services provided at the skilled care facility with the patient's needs 4 Providing accurate information about the patient to the skilled care facility so nurses have a clear understanding of patient's needs

When completing an admission on a patient from a different culture, the nurse needs to: 1 Speak slowly and clearly so the patient can understand the nurse. 2 Respect the patient's health beliefs and customs. 3 Get all information about the patient from the family members. 4 Use common slang terms that the culture understands.

When a patient arrives on the nursing division for admission to his or her room, what is the first thing the nurse should do? 1 Complete the admission assessment 2 Orient the patient to the room 3 Order all the patient's medication 4 Complete all ordered diagnostic tests

You are caring for a patient in the ED who decides to leave without completion of his medical treatment. Which type of patient discharge should the nurse document? 1 Against medical advice (AMA) 2 Patient-initiated discharge (PID) 3 Voluntary discharge (VD) 4 Without physician or health care provider order (WPO)

When determining the health literacy of your patient before beginning discharge teaching, it is essential that the information is at which appropriate reading level? 1 Sixth grade 2 Tenth grade 3 Fifth grade 4 College level