Patient Transport Quiz

What is the main goal of patient transfer?

• To eat food

• To make friends

• To maintain continuity of medical care

• To have fun

Who decides if a patient should be transferred?

• The family member

• The nurse

• A senior consultant level doctor

• The patient

What must be shared between transferring and receiving facilities?

• Patient's favorite color

• Patient's hobbies

• Patient's clinical condition

• Patient's age only

What is a reason for transferring a patient?

• To let them sleep

• To give them food

• If intensive care is not sufficient

• To change their clothes

What should be checked before transferring a patient?

• Their school grades

• Their favorite toy

• Patient's A, B, C, and D

• Their favorite movie

What is an example of a mode of transfer?

• Playing a game

• Eating lunch

• Reading a book

• Walking

What must be done during the transport of a patient?

• All vital signs must be recorded

• The patient should be entertained

• The patient should be fed

• The patient must be left alone

What is a critical piece of equipment for patient transport?

• A toy

• A pillow

• A defibrillator

• A book

What should be done if a patient wants to leave against medical advice?

• Let them go without a word

• Write and sign a request

• Ignore their request

• Call their parents

What is important for communication during patient transfer?

• Writing notes only

• Using sign language only

• Proper communication among all medical staff

• Talking loudly