How many ways does the Joint Commission require a patient to be uniquely identified to ensure the safe administration of medications?


The Joint Commission requires that patients be identified with at least two unique identifiers such as name and date of birth, or name and patient ID number. It may not be the room number.

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During a head-to-toe assessment, the nurse assesses the patient's perineal area. Which area should the nurse assess next?

a. Chest b. Arms c. Abdomen d. Legs and feet

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The nurse is auscultating a patient's lungs. Which breath sounds should the nurse identify as being abnormal?

Select all that apply. 1. crackles 2. vesicular 3. bronchovesicular 4. wheezes 5. bronchial

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Which factor should a nurse recognize as influential in establishing a trusting relationship with a schizophrenic client?

A) Prolonged and irregular interpersonal contact B) Self-disclosure of personal mental struggles C) Reliability, honesty, and consistency D) Reassuring use of touch

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Which of the following is not a likely cause of a sinusoidal FHR pattern?

A. Chronic fetal bleeding B. Fetal hypoxia or anemia C. Triple screen positive for Trisomy 21 D. Fetal isoimmunization

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