Quiz on Referral Systems in Healthcare

What is the primary purpose of a referral system?

• To increase hospital stay duration

• To provide comprehensive care appropriately

• To reduce healthcare costs

• To limit patient access to specialists

Which of the following is NOT a level in the referral system in India?

• Private Clinic

• District Hospital

• Primary Health Centre (PHC)

• Community Health Centre (CHC)

What is a First Referral Unit (FRU)?

• A unit for administrative purposes only

• A unit that only provides outpatient services

• A unit that does not handle emergencies

• A unit with 24-hour services for emergency care

Which condition requires urgent referral?

• Common cold

• Severe abdominal pain with frequent vomiting

• Routine check-up

• Mild headache

What should be done before a patient is referred?

• Inform the patient and family about the condition

• Ignore the patient's belongings

• Delay the referral process

• Only fill out the referral form

What is one of the roles of a nurse in referral services?

• To manage hospital finances

• To diagnose diseases

• To inform the receiving unit about the patient's condition

• To perform surgeries

What is the aim of the four-tiered healthcare system in India?

• To reduce the number of healthcare professionals

• To increase the number of healthcare facilities

• To limit patient access to healthcare

• To provide patients with the appropriate level of treatment

What is included in the referral form?

• Patient's social media accounts

• Referring doctor's personal information

• Patient's medical history and reason for referral

• Patient's favorite food

What is one of the purposes of a referral system?

• To limit access to healthcare resources

• To prevent complications by starting timely care

• To increase the workload of healthcare professionals

• To reduce the number of patients treated

What is the role of nursing staff during the referral process?

• To handle financial transactions

• To only provide emotional support

• To refuse to assist in the referral

• To collect all patient documents and prepare for transfer