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Sufayan.ah

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When taking a verbal order either in person or over the phone, what must be done to ensure the correct order will be implemented?
 
  a. Call another physician to verify the order is right.
  b. Check with the head nurse for accuracy.
  c. Read back the verbal order or results to the person delivering the information.
  d. Ask another nurse to take the call to receive the order.

Question 2

Which is an example of an ambulatory surgery center according to the FASA?
 
  a. Office-based center
  b. Hospital-affiliated satellite surgery center
  c. Hospital-based integrated unit
  d. Hospital-based dedicated unit



jgranad15

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
By reading back the verbal order or results to the person delivering it, communication will be improved among caregivers.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
By the definition of FASA, a hospital-affiliated satellite surgery center is an example of an ambulatory surgery center.



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