Explain the significance of a unique identifier for each patient in a hospital setting.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary. It is a requirement of licensure and accreditation that each patient have a unique identifier; in addition, there may be many patients in the same facility with the same name-William Smith, for instance-and the unique identifier differentiates one from the other.

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The ________ is used to examine internal and external structures of the eye.

A. ophthalmoscope B. otoscope C. stethoscope D. sphygmomanometer

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Many states provide transportation services for the disabled or elderly through the state's Medicaid program

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Ticks should be removed using:

A)your bare fingers B)a hot matchstick C)forceps D)petroleum jelly

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