Chapter 11: Admission, Transfer, and Discharge

Chapter 11: Admission, Transfer, and Discharge

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. When admitting a patient to the hospital, the nurse observes that the patient is distracted and tense. This behavior suggests a common reaction to hospitalization, which is:

ANS:   B

Fear of the unknown may be the most common reaction to hospitalization.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension      REF:    Page 248         OBJ:    3

TOP:    Admission       KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity

2. During the admission procedure, the nursing intervention would best help reduce patient anxiety?

ANS:   C

Greeting the patient by name is one of the most important aspects of admission.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application             REF:    Page 251         OBJ:    4

TOP:    Admission       KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity

3. An essential part of the admission procedure performed by the RN is to:

ANS:   C

Admission assessment is performed by the RN.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application             REF:    Page 253         OBJ:    6

TOP:    Admission       KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

4. Discharge planning should begin:

ANS:   C

Discharge planning begins shortly after admission.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application             REF:    Page 260         OBJ:    8

TOP:    Discharge        KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

5. To help the family of a patient find a source of financial aid to meet medical expenses, the nurse can make a referral to:

ANS:   D

Often a patient will require services of various disciplines within the hospital. Social services can assist with meeting medical financial obligations.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application             REF:    Page 262, Health Promotion

OBJ:    8                      TOP:    Social services

KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment