Funds: Ch20 Admission, Transfer & Discharge

What is the importance of making the patient feel welcome during admission?

• It reduces paperwork.

• It speeds up the discharge process.

• It helps in building trust and comfort.

• It ensures quicker recovery.

Why is it important to complete an admission orientation checklist and personal belongings inventory?

• To ensure the patient is discharged on time.

• To prevent loss of personal items and ensure a smooth admission process.

• To reduce the number of staff required.

• To increase hospital revenue.

How can communication be enhanced in a culturally diverse patient population?

• By using medical jargon.

• By ignoring cultural differences.

• By understanding and respecting cultural differences.

• By speaking only in English.

In what way is the patient-nurse relationship influenced during the admission process?

• It is unaffected by initial interactions.

• It is solely based on medical procedures.

• It is greatly influenced by first impressions.

• It is determined by the patient's medical history.

Which of the following is a common patient reaction to admission?

• Excitement

• Fear of the unknown

• Joy

• Satisfaction

What is a psychological response patients might experience during admission?

• Confidence

• Anxiety

• Happiness

• Relief

How might patients feel regarding their personal autonomy during admission?

• Empowered

• In control

• Loss of control

• Independent

What are some common concerns new patients may have regarding their medical care?

• Understanding their diagnosis and its implications

• The cost of their treatment

• The color of their hospital room

• The type of food served in the hospital

How does being awakened during the night for provision of nursing care contribute to a patient's feeling of being out of control?

• It disrupts their sleep pattern

• It provides them with necessary care

• It helps them feel more secure

• It allows them to interact with staff

When caring for a hospitalized child, the nurse should never tell the child that a procedure will cause him or her pain.

• True

• False