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2125004343 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Accrediting agencies require that staff demonstrate competency in their jobs. Annual competency of mandatory skills is evaluated. Which of the following skills should be demonstrated annually in the ICU setting as mandated by accrediting agencies?

a. ACLS
b. Fire safety
c. HIPAA
d. Infection prevention

Question 2

Accrediting agencies require that staff demonstrate competency in their jobs. Annual competency of mandatory skills is evaluated.

Which of the following skills should be demonstrated annually in the health care field as required by accrediting agencies? a. Management of violent patients
b. Fire safety
c. Transport of patients
d. Transcription of orders

leahm14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

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A ACLS demonstration is necessary for anyone working in an ICU.
B This is a skill evaluated in all mandatory skills evaluations and is not specific to the ICU setting.
C This is a skill evaluated in all mandatory skills evaluations and is not specific to the ICU setting.
D This is a skill evaluated in all mandatory skills evaluations and is not specific to the ICU setting.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A This is not included in annual mandatory skill evaluations.
B Annual mandatory skill evaluations include fire safety.
C This is not included in annual mandatory skill evaluations.
D This is not included in annual mandatory skill evaluations.