Safety and emergenciesQuestion 144 of 1700

A new admission is expected. What should staff do at the entry area?

  1. Have a staff member greet the resident and loved ones
  2. Leave the entry empty until the room is ready
  3. Ask the family to wait outside in their car
  4. Ask the resident to find the room alone
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Correct answer: Have a staff member greet the resident and loved ones

A greeting makes the first moment less stressful.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.3: Resident Environment

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026