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. 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? | closed bed |
You are admitting a new resident. What 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. Treat the person with __________. | dignity |
You are admitting a new resident. How will you find out the person’s name? | check the admission record |
You introduce yourself to a new resident. You also say that you are a | 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. What should you do? | measure the person's vital signs. orient the person to the room. |
You have finished admitting a new resident. Before leaving the person’s room, you need to | place the call light within reach. |
You are admitting a new resident. The person’s niece is in the room. You ask the niece to leave the room. The resident can | Ask the niece to stay |
You are admitting a new resident. The person’s niece is in the room. You ask the niece to leave the room. Why did you ask her to leave? | to provide privacy |
Reasons for a transfer or discharge are part of the person’s | medical records |
A resident objects to a transfer or a discharge. An __________________makes sure that the person’s best interests are considered. | ombudsman |
A resident is transferring to a different room. The nurse asks you to transfer the person. What can you do? | Help the person pack |
A ___________may be needed if the person’s condition changes. | transfer |
A resident is being transferred to another unit. What will help reassure the person? | introduce the person to the new roommate and other residents |
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 |
A new resident is going to arrive by stretcher. What type of bed should you make? | surgical bed |
A new resident is ambulatory. Attach the call light to | the bed linens |
You are helping a new resident unpack. You need to complete | a personal belongings list |
A resident is going to be discharged. You can | help the person get dressed and help them into the car |