Hospital Admission and Discharge Quiz

What is defined as allowing a patient to stay in a hospital for observation, investigation, treatment, and care?

• Transfer

• Discharge

• Admission

• Referral

What does MLC stand for in a medical context?

• Medical Liability Case

• Medical Loss Case

• Medical Life Care

• Medical Legal Case

What type of admission involves patients being admitted in acute conditions requiring immediate treatment?

• Emergency admission

• Routine admission

• Planned admission

• Transfer admission

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of nurses during the admission procedure?

• Orient patient and relatives regarding hospital policies

• Provide explanations to the patient

• Make proper observation of patients' condition

• Deal with patients suffering from communicable diseases

What is a planned discharge?

• Patient completes initial management and no longer needs supervision

• Patient absconds from the hospital

• Transfer to another unit or hospital

• Discharge against medical advice

During the discharge procedure, what must nurses ensure?

• The patient has a family member present

• The patient is in stable condition

• There is a doctor’s written order

• The patient has paid all previous bills

What should nurses do for patients who are discharged against medical advice (DAMA)?

• Notify the medical officer in charge

• Ensure they have transportation

• Check the consent form

• Provide them with a follow-up appointment

What is one of the special considerations during admission?

• Recognizing that admission can cause undue stress

• Focusing solely on the patient's medical history

• Providing a standard admission procedure for all patients

• Ensuring all patients are treated the same

What is the role of nurses in discharge planning?

• To prepare the hospital for the next patient

• To ensure the patient is discharged as quickly as possible

• To plan for rehabilitation and follow-up needs

• To handle all financial transactions

What should nurses do after a patient is discharged?

• File a report with the hospital administration

• Call the patient to check on their condition

• Document the discharge process

• Prepare the patient's room for the next admission