Hospital Admission, Orientation, and
Diagnostic Testing in Nursing ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Initial Contact - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The first interaction with a patient, which
should include a smile, eye contact, and introduction by name.
Patient Orientation - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The process of familiarizing a patient with
the nursing unit, including showing the call light, bathroom, and other facilities.
Call Light - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A device located next to the toilet that allows
patients to summon help.
Daily Routine - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Information provided to patients regarding
mealtimes, shift changes, and visiting hours.
NPO - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A medical abbreviation meaning 'nothing by mouth',
indicating that a patient should not consume food or fluids.
Diet Order - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A directive obtained to specify the dietary needs of
a patient.
Patient Belongings - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Items that patients may bring to the
hospital, which should be documented and stored safely.
Valuables Envelope - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A secure envelope used for storing
patients' valuables when they cannot be sent home.
Medication Reconciliation - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The process of comparing a
patient's current medications with their medication orders to ensure accuracy.
Personal Belongings - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Items that provide comfort to patients,
such as bathrobes or personal pictures.
, Lifespan Considerations - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Factors that take into account the age
and health of patients, especially older adults, in their care.
Grounded Electrical Items - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Electrical devices that have been
checked to ensure safety and compliance with maintenance protocols.
Patient's Condition - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The state of a patient's health, which may
affect their ability to understand and cope with hospital procedures.
Caregiver Roles - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The specific responsibilities of healthcare
providers that should be communicated to the patient.
Patient Comfort - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The efforts made to ensure that patients feel
welcome and valued during their hospital stay.
Orientation Handout - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A printed document given to patients
containing important information about their stay.
Emergency Procedures - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Protocols that must be followed in case
of urgent medical situations.
Hospital Stay Adjustment - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The process by which patients,
particularly older adults, adapt to being in a hospital.
Patient Anxiety - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The feelings of worry or nervousness that
patients may experience upon admission.
Shift Change - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The time when one group of healthcare providers
hands over responsibilities to another.
Family Member - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A person related to the patient who may assist
in managing personal belongings and valuables.
Diagnostic Testing in Nursing ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Initial Contact - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The first interaction with a patient, which
should include a smile, eye contact, and introduction by name.
Patient Orientation - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The process of familiarizing a patient with
the nursing unit, including showing the call light, bathroom, and other facilities.
Call Light - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A device located next to the toilet that allows
patients to summon help.
Daily Routine - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Information provided to patients regarding
mealtimes, shift changes, and visiting hours.
NPO - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A medical abbreviation meaning 'nothing by mouth',
indicating that a patient should not consume food or fluids.
Diet Order - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A directive obtained to specify the dietary needs of
a patient.
Patient Belongings - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Items that patients may bring to the
hospital, which should be documented and stored safely.
Valuables Envelope - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A secure envelope used for storing
patients' valuables when they cannot be sent home.
Medication Reconciliation - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The process of comparing a
patient's current medications with their medication orders to ensure accuracy.
Personal Belongings - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Items that provide comfort to patients,
such as bathrobes or personal pictures.
, Lifespan Considerations - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Factors that take into account the age
and health of patients, especially older adults, in their care.
Grounded Electrical Items - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Electrical devices that have been
checked to ensure safety and compliance with maintenance protocols.
Patient's Condition - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The state of a patient's health, which may
affect their ability to understand and cope with hospital procedures.
Caregiver Roles - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The specific responsibilities of healthcare
providers that should be communicated to the patient.
Patient Comfort - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The efforts made to ensure that patients feel
welcome and valued during their hospital stay.
Orientation Handout - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A printed document given to patients
containing important information about their stay.
Emergency Procedures - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Protocols that must be followed in case
of urgent medical situations.
Hospital Stay Adjustment - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The process by which patients,
particularly older adults, adapt to being in a hospital.
Patient Anxiety - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The feelings of worry or nervousness that
patients may experience upon admission.
Shift Change - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The time when one group of healthcare providers
hands over responsibilities to another.
Family Member - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A person related to the patient who may assist
in managing personal belongings and valuables.
