Multiple Choice Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Usually, the admission process starts in the
a. | Social worker’s office | b. | Administrator’s
office | c. | Admitting office | d. | Medical director’s
office |
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The nurse asks you to assist with the admission of a new resident. What can the
nurse delegate to you?
a. | Escorting the person to his or her room | b. | Having the person
sign admitting papers | c. | Having the person sign a general consent for
treatment | d. | Explaining resident rights to the person |
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A new resident has dementia. You should expect the following
except
a. | The person’s confusion will decrease in the new setting | b. | The person may show
signs of fear and agitation | c. | The person’s family may feel guilty about
the need for nursing center care | d. | The person may want to
leave |
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A new hospital patient is ambulatory. Which is incorrect?
a. | Open the bed. | b. | Lower the bed to its lowest
position. | c. | Raise the bed rails. | d. | Attach the signal light to the bed
linens. |
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You are admitting a new patient. Which will not promote the
person’s comfort?
a. | Explain what you are doing and why. | b. | Complete the admission process
quickly. | c. | Be sensitive to the person’s needs. | d. | Be sensitive to the
person’s feelings. |
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The nurse asks you to assist in admitting a new resident. When should you
complete the admission?
a. | As soon as the person gets to the room | b. | After the person changes into a
gown | c. | When the person is comfortable | d. | After the person is weighed and
measured |
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You introduce yourself to a new resident by name and title.
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How can you help a new resident know the names of other residents?
a. | Introduce the person to other residents. | b. | Have the other
residents wear nametags. | c. | Write down their names. | d. | Give the person
their photos. |
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You are admitting a new resident. You will do the following except
a. | Measure the person’s vital signs | b. | Measure the person’s weight and
height | c. | Complete a personal belongings list | d. | Tell the person about treatments and the care
plan |
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You have finished admitting a new patient. Before leaving the person’s
room, you need to do the following except
a. | Fill the water pitcher and cup if oral fluids are allowed. | b. | Place the signal
light within reach | c. | Lower or raise the bed rails according to the
care plan | d. | Raise the bed |
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You are helping a new resident unpack. Which is correct?
a. | The care plan states where to put things. | b. | You decide where to
put things. | c. | Allow the family to help decide where to put things. | d. | The nurse decides
where to put things. |
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You are going to measure a resident’s height. The nurse tells you
a. | How to measure height | b. | What the person’s height should
be | c. | If you should use a standing scale or tape measure | d. | If the person should
wear shoes |
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Which is not a guideline for measuring weight and height?
a. | Footwear is worn. | b. | The person voids before being
weighed. | c. | Weigh the person at the same time of day. | d. | Use the same scale
for daily, weekly, and monthly weights. |
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A patient is in bed. To measure height with the person in bed, you need
to
a. | Keep the bed in the low position | b. | Position the person prone | c. | Get a co-worker to
help you | d. | Raise both bed rails |
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You explain the reason for transfer or discharge to the person .
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These statements are about transfers. Which is incorrect?
a. | Only a doctor can request a transfer. | b. | A transfer may be needed if the person’s
condition changes. | c. | The person is transported by wheelchair,
stretcher, or the bed. | d. | Transfers may be necessary if roommates do not
get along. |
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A resident is going to be discharged. You can do the following
except
a. | Help the person dress as needed | b. | Get valuables from the safe | c. | Help the person
pack | d. | Check off the clothing list |
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A patient is going to be discharged. You can
a. | Give the person prescriptions written by the doctor | b. | Provide discharge
instructions | c. | Have the person sign the personal belongings list | d. | Help the person into
the car |
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A patient is going to be discharged. Before the person can leave
a. | The doctor must give a discharge order | b. | The person must be transported to the exit area
by wheelchair or stretcher | c. | The person must pay the
bill | d. | The person must sign a consent form |
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A resident wants to leave the nursing center. The doctor has not written a
discharge order. What should you do?
a. | Let the person leave. The person has the right to make personal
choices. | b. | Call the doctor. | c. | Call the person’s
family. | d. | Tell the nurse. |
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