MCQs (1-10): Process of Hospitalization

A 45-year-old man arrives in the emergency department with chest pain. The nurse prepares to admit him for observation. What type of admission is this?

• Planned admission

• Emergency admission

• Elective admission

• Routine check-up

A 60-year-old woman is scheduled for a knee replacement next week and receives her hospital instructions in advance. What type of admission is this?

• Emergency admission

• Unplanned admission

• Planned admission

• Short-stay admission

During the admission process, a nurse explains hospital policies, visiting hours, and how to use the call bell.

• Documentation

• Patient education

• Care planning

• Discharge preparation

While admitting a new patient, the nurse records personal data such as address, next of kin, and insurance information. This step fulfills which part of the admission procedure?

• A. Nursing assessment

• B. Orientation

A nurse admits a 72-year-old patient with pneumonia. She checks vital signs, reviews medication history, and documents findings. Which nursing responsibility is being performed?

• Discharge teaching

• Transfer planning

• Initial assessment

• Admission cancellation

During patient transfer from ICU to a general ward, the nurse provides a summary of diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care plan. This is an example of:

• Emotional support

• Transfer summary

• Discharge note

• Referral report

A nurse helps move a patient from one hospital to another due to need for specialized cardiac care. What type of transfer is this?

• Intra-hospital transfer

• Inter-hospital transfer

• Planned discharge

• Referral

A patient is being transferred to another unit. The nurse ensures that oxygen and other medical supports are continued during transport.

• The nurse maintains oxygen and medical supports during transport.

• The nurse discontinues all medical supports during transport.

• The nurse delays oxygen until arrival at the new unit.

• The nurse removes oxygen before transport.

Which step in transfer procedure does this describe?

• Environmental comfort

• Continuing patient care measures

• Family notification

• Documentation

Before transferring a patient, the nurse verifies the physician’s order and informs the receiving unit. Why is this important?

• To maintain patient confidentiality

• To coordinate continuity of care

• To complete hospital billing

• To update visitor policy