Discharge Process Quiz

Which of the following is the first step in the discharge planning process?

• Inform patient/NOK

• Complete the E-documentation

• Preparing medications for discharge

• Pack patient belongings

Which of the following should you confirm with the nursing home staff when preparing patient for discharge?

• Their cut off time to receive patient

• Patient's favorite food

• Patient's insurance details

• Patient's medical history

Which of the following is NOT as part of the discharge documentation to Nursing Home?

• Wound care form

• Discharge summary

• Hand off form

• Patient's birth certificate

When should the discharge planning process take place?

• On admission

• Upon discharge

• 1 day after admission

• 1 day before discharge

What is the primary goal of discharge planning?

• To minimize hospital costs

• To ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home or another care facility

• To reduce the workload of healthcare providers

• To prepare detailed patient records for research purposes

Which factor is most critical when assessing a patient’s readiness for discharge?

• The availability of transportation

• The patient’s insurance coverage

• The availability of the discharge team

• The patient’s understanding of post-discharge care instructions

What action should a nurse take if a patient expresses concerns about their discharge plan?

• Postpone the discharge indefinitely

• Ignore the concerns and proceed with the discharge

• Reassure the patient and escalate the issue to the care team

• Document the concerns but proceed without making changes

How many nurses are required to check the discharge documents if a patient is being discharged to a nursing home?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What can be done to ensure a smooth discharge process for a patient who required a nasogastric tube feeding during hospitalization?

• Provide the patient with only verbal instructions on nasogastric tube care

• Arrange for a follow-up with a dietitian and educate the caregiver on tube feeding techniques

• Remove the nasogastric tube before discharge and advise the patient to visit the hospital for reinsertion

• Assume the caregiver already knows how to manage nasogastric tube feeding

For patients with MFEC card, which ambulance should we contact for transportation if required?

• 4848

• 4488

• 1414

• 4510