The Joint Commission gives a sampling of standards. Name the seven given in the text.
What will be an ideal response?
1. health record must be compiled for every admission/encounter; 2. all entries must include date and time; 3. nursing assessment must be completed within 24 hours of admission; 4. physician's history and physical exam must be completed or updated within 24 hours of admission and prior to surgery; 5. operative procedure notes or reports are to be completed immediately following the procedure; 6. medication reconciliation must be completed within 24 hours of admission; 7. patient education, documentation of any barriers to communication, or patient needs must be identified and resolved
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Which of the following is appropriate when caring for a premature baby?
A) Deeply suctioning the airway with a rigid tonsil-tip B) Applying high-concentration oxygen with a neonatal nonrebreather mask C) Encouraging family members to hold the infant D) Wrapping the infant in a blanket, covering his head, and keeping the temperature in the ambulance between 90°F and 100°F
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A. strength B. size C. presence or absence of sounds D. rhythm
If you provide incorrect phone numbers for your _______________, this can be worse than having none at all
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word