ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 20 : Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Questions
Question 1 of 5
The time to begin establishing rapport with your patient is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rapport begins at the first meeting to build trust and communication from the start of care.
Question 2 of 5
Common fears a patient may experience and ask about include which of the following?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Patients commonly fear their diagnosis, treatments, length of stay, and costs. Maslow's hierarchy and impressions on staff are not typical patient concerns.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is(are) not included as part of the admission process?
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Eating a diet tray and physical therapy transport are not part of admission. Consent, ID bands, and orientation are standard admission tasks.
Question 4 of 5
You are discharging a patient and have a list of duties to perform to complete this discharge. Which of the following responsibilities is most important?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medication reconciliation ensures patient safety by verifying medications, making it the most critical task.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following would NOT be a therapeutic nursing intervention that demonstrates respect and compassion for patients' common reactions to admission?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Minimizing a patient's embarrassment may dismiss their feelings. Smiling, explaining procedures, and encouraging questions show respect and compassion.