In which publication did The Joint Commission (TJC) make recommendations on the use of abbreviations in the healthcare setting?
a. Physician's Desk Reference(PDR)
b. National Patient Safety Goals
c. National Formulary(NF)
d. American Hospital Formulary Service(AHFS) Index
b
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Damage to the central autonomic fibers can cause:
a. Inability to sweat in response to heat b. Difficulty regulating blood pressure c. Loss of bladder and bowel control d. Muscle paralysis
A patient with an Olympic button arrives in the emergency department via ambulance and has a respiratory arrest in the hospital. To establish a secure airway that could be attached to a mechan-ical ventilator, the respiratory therapist should:
a. insert an laryngeal mask airway. b. place a nasopharyngeal airway in the nose. c. intubate the patient with an uncuffed en-dotracheal tube. d. replace the Olympic button with a cuffed TT.
Homeopathy can be used to treat an asthma attack. ______________________________?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In this situation, what is the most appropriate action for the clerk to take?
ACTION ONE. Emma should copy any appropriate sections of the record and send it out. ACTION TWO.Emma should consult with the clinic manager or records supervisor. ACTION THREE.Emma should call the attorney’s office and ask what portions of the record are needed.