Test 4--Chapter 34 Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges

Question 1

Admission

Answer 1

the official entry of a person into a nursing center.

Question 2

Transfer

Answer 2

˜moving the person to another health care setting, such as another nursing unit, or to another agency

Question 3

Discharge

Answer 3

˜the official departure of a person from a nursing center

Question 4

During admission, the person or legal representative signs _________ ________ and a general _________ for treatment.

Answer 4

During admission, the person or legal representative signs admitting papers and a general consent for treatment.

Question 5

What two actions are taken at admission to make sure to correctly identify a person in a facility?

Answer 5

• take their picture
• give them an ID bracelet

Question 6

˜Admission usually begins _________ before the person enters the center by an admissions coordinator.

Answer 6

˜Admission usually begins 2 to 3 days before the person enters the center by an admissions coordinator.

Question 7

˜During the admission procedure, You will:

• Collect some information for the admission form.
• Measure the person’s ______ and ______.
• Measure the person’s _____ _____
• Complete a _______ and personal _______ list.
• Orient the person to the _______, the _________ ____, and the _____.

Answer 7

˜During the admission procedure, You will:

• Collect some information for the admission form.
• Measure the person’s weight and height.
• Measure the person’s vital signs.
• Complete a clothing and personal belongings list.
• Orient the person to the room, the nursing unit, and the center.

Question 8

˜When measuring weight and height:

• The person wears only a ____ or ______.
• The person ____ before being weighed.
• Weigh the person at the same ____ __ ___.
• Use the same ____ for daily, weekly, and monthly weights.
• Balance the scale at zero (0) before weighing the person.

Answer 8

˜When measuring weight and height:

• The person wears only a gown or pajamas.
• The person voids before being weighed.
• Weigh the person at the same time of day.
• Use the same scale for daily, weekly, and monthly weights.
• Balance the scale at zero (0) before weighing the person.

Question 9

What are the four reasons for transfers?

Answer 9

• The person’s condition changes.
• The person requests a room change.
• Roommates do not get along.
• The person’s care needs change.

Question 10

Who explains the reasons for the transfer?

Answer 10

• Doctor
• Nurse
• Social Worker

Question 11

OBRA

Answer 11

The Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act of 1987

Question 12

CMS

Answer 12

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Question 13

What agencies have regulations for transfers?

Answer 13

OBRA and CMS

Question 14

Preparing for discharge, the health care team:

• Plans the discharge
• Teaches the person and family about ____, exercise, and _____
• Teaches the person and family about ___________ and treatments
• Arranges for _______ _____, equipment, and _______ as needed
• Makes a __________ appointment

Answer 14

• Plans the discharge
• Teaches the person and family about diet, exercise, and drugs
• Teaches the person and family about procedures and treatments
• Arranges for home care, equipment, and therapies as needed
• Makes a doctor’s appointment