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15 Cards in this Set
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Abbreviations and symbols can only be used when:
A. The dictator identifies them. B. Abbreviations and symbols are never used. C. They are found in a medical dictionary. D. They have been approved for the medical staff policy and procedure manual. |
D. They have been approved for the medical staff policy and procedure manual.
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Accreditation by JCAHO is voluntary for private and not-for-profit hospitals and is:
A. Required in all states. B. Unnecessary. C. Conducted annually. D. Required for reimbursement for certain patient groups. |
D. Required for reimbursement for certain patient groups.
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Which of the following is required for confidentiality purposes?
A. Sprinkler system. B. Adequate lighting. C. Paper shredder. D. Special "trash" receptacles. |
C. Paper shredder.
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JCAHO defines authentication as:
A. Proof of authorship. B. A complete clinical record. C. A complete consultation report. D. Recording a clinical event as soon as possible. |
A. Proof of authorship.
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Identification of authors cannot be accomplished by:
A. A written signature. B. Identifiable initials. C. A computer key. D. A check mark at the signature line. |
D. A check mark at the signature line.
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Which one of the below is incorrect? JCAHO states that approved abbreviations and symbols:
A. Must have an explanatory legend available to those authorized to make entries and to those who must interpret the entries. B. May have more than one meaning. C. Must be completely spelled out. D. Must be approved by medical staff rules and regulations. |
B. May have more than one meaning.
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Which is most applicable? JCAHO states that when economically feasible and appropriate, medical entries should be typed to assist in:
A. Legibility. B. Timeliness. C. Completeness. D. Clinical pertinence. |
A. Legibility.
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JCAHO Accreditation is important because:
A. Accreditation meets the Medicare conditions of participation for reimbursement. B. The government requires all hospitals to undergo accreditation. C. The public demands it. D. Physicians have requested it. |
A. Accreditation meets the Medicare conditions of participation for reimbursement.
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JCAHO means:
A. Joint Commission Association of Healthcare Organizations. B. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. C. Joint Commissioners Association of Healthcare Organizations. D. Joint Commission on Acute Healthcare Organizations. |
B. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
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Joint Commission grants accreditation for a maximum of:
A. One year. B. Two years. C. Three years. D. Eighteen months. |
C. Three years.
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Abbreviations and symbols can only be used when:
A. The dictator identifies them. B. Abbreviations and symbols are never used. C. They are found in a medical dictionary. D. They have been approved for the medical staff policy and procedure manual. |
D. They have been approved for the medical staff policy and procedure manual.
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Accreditation by JCAHO is voluntary for private and not-for-profit hospitals and is:
A. Required in all states. B. Unnecessary. C. Conducted annually. D. Required for reimbursement for certain patient groups. |
D. Required for reimbursement for certain patient groups.
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Which of the following is required for confidentiality purposes?
A. Sprinkler system. B. Adequate lighting. C. Paper shredder. D. Special "trash" receptacles. |
C. Paper shredder.
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JCAHO defines authentication as:
A. Proof of authorship. B. A complete clinical record. C. A complete consultation report. D. Recording a clinical event as soon as possible. |
A. Proof of authorship.
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Identification of authors cannot be accomplished by:
A. A written signature. B. Identifiable initials. C. A computer key. D. A check mark at the signature line. |
D. A check mark at the signature line.
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