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Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges

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The admission process is started by   An admission coordinator  
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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  
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A new resident has dementia. The person may show   signs of fear and agitation  
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You are going to prepare a room for a new resident. How do you know what equipment is needed?   the nurse tells you  
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A new resident is going to arrive by car and is ambulatory. What type of bed should you make?   closed bed  
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You are admitting a new resident. What will promote the person's mental comfort?   be sensitive to the person's feelings  
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The nurse asks you to assist in admitting a new resident. Treat the person with __________.   dignity  
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You are admitting a new resident. How will you find out the person’s name?   check the admission record  
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You introduce yourself to a new resident. You also say that you are a   nursing assistant  
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How can you help a new resident remember the names of other residents?   introduce the person to other residents  
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You are admitting a new resident. What should you do?   measure the person's vital signs. orient the person to the room.  
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You have finished admitting a new resident. Before leaving the person’s room, you need to   place the call light within reach.  
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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  
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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  
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Reasons for a transfer or discharge are part of the person’s   medical records  
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A resident objects to a transfer or a discharge. An __________________makes sure that the person’s best interests are considered.   ombudsman  
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A resident is transferring to a different room. The nurse asks you to transfer the person. What can you do?   Help the person pack  
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A ___________may be needed if the person’s condition changes.   transfer  
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A resident is being transferred to another unit. What will help reassure the person?   introduce the person to the new roommate and other residents  
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A resident is going to be discharged. What must occur before the person can leave?   the doctor must write a discharge order  
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A resident wants to leave the nursing center. The doctor has not written a discharge order. What should you do?   tell the nurse  
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A new resident is going to arrive by stretcher. What type of bed should you make?   surgical bed  
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A new resident is ambulatory. Attach the call light to   the bed linens  
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You are helping a new resident unpack. You need to complete   a personal belongings list  
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A resident is going to be discharged. You can   help the person get dressed and help them into the car  
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