ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 20 : Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is being admitted from the health-care provider's office to the hospital. Who will the health-care provider contact at the admitting hospital?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The health-care provider typically contacts the hospitalist, who manages inpatient care.
Question 5 of 5
In an effort to decrease the patient's feelings of loss of control, which of the following would be appropriate without compromising provision of appropriate care?
Correct Answer: A,B,F,G
Rationale:
Choices like clothing, food, shower timing, and underwear (for nonsurgical patients) promote autonomy without compromising care. IV placement, NPO status, and vital sign frequency are clinical decisions.