AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

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(MPSG no 5)-Method of patient indentification includes all below EXCEPT
A
Patients name
B
IC
C
RN number
D
Age
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -➢ Goal Five-Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acceptable identifiers may be the individual’s name, an assigned identification number, telephone number, date of birth or other person-specific identifier.” Use of a room number would NOT be considered an example of a unique patient identifier.

Detailed explanation-3: -Note: Examples of methods to prevent misidentification may include the following:-Distinct naming systems could include using the mother’s first and last names and the newborn’s gender (for example, “Smith, Judy Girl” or “Smith, Judy Girl A” and “Smith, Judy Girl B” for multiples).

Detailed explanation-4: -Patient identifier options include: Assigned identification number (e.g., medical record number) Date of birth. Phone number. Social security number.

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