List four key elements of the procedure for reporting incidents
establish timeframes for reporting and evaluation of the occurrences; establish reporting of occurrences as a positive means of improving the delivery of quality care; record only the facts; write narrative description in the first person, recorded by the employee who witnessed the occurrence; do not maintain incident reports with the medical record; categorize occurrences and utilize reports to identify trends and patterns; share the reports with the appropriate committees
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A) True B) False
In which of the following patients would an OEC Technician recognize a full-term pregnancy?
a. A 21 year old who is 39 weeks pregnant and is feeling dizzy b. A 40 year old beginning her third trimester whose water just broke c. A 25 year old who is 220 days into pregnancy and is complaining of pain d. A 33 year old with twins in the eighth month of pregnancy
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
When a patient is under nitrous oxide sedation, the patient is conscious
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false