10 Questions
What is the purpose of hospital admission registration?
To collect basic information like name and insurance details
Which of the following is NOT typically collected during hospital admission registration?
Admitting orders
What is the role of the nurse during the admission procedure?
Performing a complete assessment including medical history and examination
When transferring a patient, what action is taken by the healthcare provider?
Moving the patient from one unit or agency to another for care
What is included in room assignment for a patient upon arrival?
Orientation regarding the unit, visiting rooms, and their rights and responsibilities
Which equipment is NOT typically used for physical assessment during hospital admission?
Penlight
What is the role of an attending physician in the admission procedure?
Providing admitting orders for the patient's care
What does it mean to have an outpatient hospital service?
Receiving medical treatment without being admitted as an inpatient
What is day case admission in a hospital?
Being admitted for a specific procedure and discharged on the same day
What distinguishes maternity admission from other types of hospital admissions?
It focuses on care related to childbirth and pregnancy
Study Notes
Hospital Admissions
- Elective Hospital Admission: Non-emergency, planned admission, typically at the request of the patient or their primary care physician, to accommodate the patient's convenience and availability of hospital resources.
- Examples of elective hospital admissions: cosmetic surgeries, joint replacement, non-urgent medical procedures, and some diagnostic tests (e.g., colonoscopy).
Day Case Admission
- Also known as ambulatory surgery or same-day surgery.
- Planned medical procedure that can be completed within a single day, with discharge the same day without requiring an overnight stay.
- Examples of day case admissions: minor surgeries such as cataract removal, hernia repair, or endoscopy.
Maternity Admission
- Pregnant patients, can be planned or unplanned.
Outpatient Hospital Services
- Not a traditional form of admission, but worth mentioning.
- Do not involve overnight stays, usually provided in a clinic or hospital setting.
- Examples of outpatient services: OPD, routine check-ups, diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays), minor surgical procedures (skin biopsy), and physical therapy.
Observation Status Admission
- Patient not immediately admitted as an inpatient, but kept under observation for a certain period.
- Needed to monitor and assess the patient's condition first.
- Examples of observation status admission: syncope, severe headache, vomit, abdominal cramps, chest pain, or patient with diagnoses where a less than 24-hour stay in the hospital could be sufficient.
Importance of Knowing the Type of Admission
- Informed decisions as a patient and healthcare professional.
- Determine the relative's reliability as a source of information, if applicable.
Possible Nursing Diagnoses
- Fear, anxiety, altered family process, self-care deficit, disturbance in self-concept, social isolation.
- Anyone who must leave the security of their previous pattern of living for care and treatment in a healthcare agency is likely to be experiencing any of these nursing diagnoses.
Explore different categories of hospital admissions including Elective Hospital Admission, Day Case Admission, and more. Learn about the characteristics, reasons, and examples of each type of hospital admission.
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