ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 11 : Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse completes thorough documentation before during and after a ____ to ensure continuity of care.
Correct Answer: transfer
Rationale: Clear documentation before, during, and after a transfer ensures that the patient's condition is being monitored and maintains the continuity of care.
Question 2 of 5
Some Orthodox Jewish patients consider sundown Friday to sundown ____ to be the Sabbath which is a time of rest.
Correct Answer: Saturday
Rationale: Some Orthodox Jewish patients consider sundown Friday to sundown Saturday to be the Sabbath, which is a time of rest. These patients may avoid the use of any electronic equipment, so the nurse should find alternatives to the use of this equipment if possible.
Question 3 of 5
Because of the stress caused by hospitalization the nurse assesses a newly admitted older adult patient for ____.
Correct Answer: disorientation
Rationale: In a normally alert and oriented older adult, medical conditions that necessitate hospitalization often result in some level of disorientation.
Question 4 of 5
When admitting a patient to the hospital the nurse observes that the patient is disturbed and tense. What does this behavior suggest as a common reaction to hospitalization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fear of the unknown may be the most common reaction to hospitalization.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a patient to an acute care facility. During the admission procedure what nursing intervention would best help reduce patient anxiety?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Greeting the patient by name is one of the most important aspects of admission.