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CNA 2023
Chapter 30 Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The admission process is started by: | an admission coordinator |
| The nurse asks you to assist with the admission of a new resident. What can the nurse delegate to you? | Transporting the person to his or her room |
| A new resident has dementia. Which statement is correct? | The person may show signs of fear and agitation. |
| You are going to prepare a room for a new resident. How do you know what equipment is needed? | The nurse tells you |
| A new resident is going to arrive by car and is ambulatory. What type of bed should you make? | A closed bed |
| A new resident is going to arrive by stretcher. What type of bed should you make? | A surgical bed |
| A new resident is ambulatory. Which is correct? | Attach the call light to the bed linens |
| You are admitting a new resident. Which will promote the person's mental comfort? | Be sensitive to the person's feelings. |
| The nurse asks you to assist in admitting a new resident. Your role involves which of the following? | Treating the person with dignity |
| You are admitting a new resident. How will you find the person's name? | Check the admission record. |
| You introduce yourself to a new resident. You also say that you are at: | nursing assistant |
| How can you help a new resident remember the names of other residents? | Introduce the person to other residents |
| You are admitting a new resident. Which is correct? | Measure the person's vital signs. |
| You are admitting a new resident. Which is correct? | Orient the person to the room |
| You have finished admitting a new resident. Before leaving the person's room, you need to do which of the following? | Place the call light within reach |
| You are helping a new resident unpack. Which is correct? | You need to complete a personal belongs list. |
| You are admitting a new resident. The person's niece is in the room. You ask the niece to leave the room. Which is correct? | The resident can ask the niece to stay |
| You are admitting a new resident. The person's nice is in the room. You ask the niece to leave the room. Why did you ask her to leave? | To provide for privacy |
| A resident is transferring to a different room. The nurse asks you to transfer the person. You can do which of the following? | Help the person pack. |
| Which statement about transfers is correct? | A transfer may be needed if the person's condition changes |
| A resident is being transferred to another unit. Which will help reassure the person? | Introducing the person to the new roommate and other residents |
| A resident is going to be discharged. You can do which of the following? | Help the person dress as needed. |
| A resident is going to be discharged. Which task can the nurse delegate to you? | Help the person into the car |
| A resident is going to be discharged. What must occur before the person can leave? | The doctor must write a discharge order. |
| A resident wants to leave the nursing center. The doctor has not written a discharge order. What should you do? | Tell the nurse. |
| Reasons for a transfer or discharge are part of the person's medical record. | True |
| A resident objects to a transfer or a discharge. An ombudsman makes sure that the person's best interests are considered. | True |
| Residents are not allowed to hang photos on the walls. | False |
| New residents may have fears about being abused. | True |
| Residents forfeit their privacy when they move to the center. | False |