You are doing preadmission assessments on patients scheduled for surgery. What is one purpose of a preadmission assessment?
A) Verifies completion of preoperative diagnostic testing
B) Discusses and reviews patient's spiritual beliefs
C) Initiates appropriate medications
D) Informs patient of need for postoperative transportation
Ans: A
Feedback: Purposes of preadmission testing (PAT): verifying completion of preoperative diagnostic testing, discussing and reviewing an advanced directive document, beginning discharge planning by assessing the patient's need for postoperative transportation and care, and initiating teaching appropriate to the patient's needs. PAT does not discuss and review the patient's spiritual beliefs, initiate medications, or tell the patient he needs any kind of transportation.
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