Patients are entitled to refuse an experimental dr ug. Acceptable patient identifiers included - CORRECT ANSWER -
Name and Birthday Which of the following is good practice when listening to patients - CORRECT ANSWER -Show your genuine interest in the patients replies. What is the intention of universal pro tocol - CORRECT ANSWER -Prevent Wrong Site Wrong Procedure, Wrong Person Surgery Goals of end of care - CORRECT ANSWER -Ensure the decision made are consistent with the values and desires of patient Which of the following components will assist in improvin g the effectiveness of communication for critical lab and diagnostic procedures. - CORRECT ANSWER -Reporting critical test results on a timely basis according to policies and procedures. Which type of therapy poses risk to patients due to complex dosing. - CORRECT ANSWER -Anticoagulation Therapy Which of the following is an essential component of cultural competence for healthcare workers according to Joint commission - CORRECT ANSWER -Valuing Diversity Important concept of being a patient advocate - CORREC T ANSWER -Accepting the patient's decisions Important to remember when caring for adults 80 and over - CORRECT ANSWER -There is no reason to assume mental decline had occurred Which example qualifies as a sentinel event that would require review by the Joi nt commission - CORRECT ANSWER -A patient who commits suicide within 72 hours of discharged from a hospital setting that provides staffed around the clock care What is a sentinel event - CORRECT ANSWER -An event that affects a patient causing death harm or intervention required to sustain life. Which of the following is an important principle for the healthcare professional to provide ethical care - CORRECT ANSWER -Allow patients the right of self determination regarding health care decisions According to Joint Commission's ethical standards, which of the following is accurate concerning your role of as a healthcare worker? - CORRECT ANSWER -you must safeguard confidences and privacy at all times