Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Joint Commission regarding improvement of patient safety?
Improving calculation skills
Improving accuracy of patient identification
Improving safety of using infusion pumps
Improving safety of using high-alert medications
Improving calculation skills
Rationale: Improving calculation skills is not a goal of the Joint Commission in relation to improved patient safety. The commission does have the goals of improving accuracy of patient identification, safety via the use of infusion pumps, and safety when using high-alert medications.
You might also like to view...
A patient who received peritoneal dialysis has called 911 for generalized weakness. Which one of the following should be of most concern in this patient?
A) Heart rate of 112 B) Temperature of 101?F C) Blood glucose of 146 D) Complaint of thirst
In which of the following ways can hypothermia interfere with water-rescue efforts?
A) The hypothermic patient cannot follow directions. B) The hypothermic patient cannot grasp a rope or flotation device. C) The hypothermic rescuer cannot follow directions. D) All of the above are possible kinds of interference.
Based on this Medicare non-PAR situation, where the physician does not accept assignment, what is the patient’s out-of-pocket responsibility for this service?
Standard fee: $145.00 Charge limit (cap): $135.70 Medicare Approved: $118.00 (Reduced 5%) Medicare pays (80%): $ 94.40 Coinsurance (20%): $ 23.60 a. $42.30 RATIONALE: $42.30 is the patient’s responsibility. The charge limit is $137.70. Medicare paid $94.40. The coinsurance and the difference between the Medicare-approved and charge limit ($42.30) are due from the patient. b. $ 9.30 c. $27.00 d. $23.60
Adolescents exhibit greater independence and a greater interest in the same gender.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)