NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
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name and DOB
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DOB and weight
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height and name
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SS# and name
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Detailed explanation-1: -To prevent instances of misidentification and near-misses, The Joint Commission requires that two identifiers-such as a patient’s full name, date of birth and/or medical identification (ID) number-be used for every patient encounter.
Detailed explanation-2: -With safety and finances on the line, effective patient identification methods include requiring adults to present a photo ID, having patients read their wristbands to confirm information, and installing patient registration kiosks.
Detailed explanation-3: -The only simple way is to produce a spreadsheet of all the patients and sort alphabetically and scan the list by eye. This need not take a lot of time, especially if you look out for the more commonly occurring similar names such as ‘Jon’ and ‘John’, ‘Catherine’ and ‘Kathryn’, etc.
Detailed explanation-4: -Name. Assigned identification number (e.g., medical record number) Date of birth. Phone number. Social security number. Address. Photo.