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lidoalex

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on: Jul 8, 2018
The Joint Commission (TJC) goals include the safe and accurate delivery and reconciliation of medication administration. In which way is this goal measured?
 
  a. Charting medications on an MAR
  b. Use of an admission medication list
  c. Use of the six rights of medication admin-istration
  d. Documentation of pharmacy accuracy in dispensing of medications

Question 2

During a convention at a large hotel, several attendees become very ill with respiratory symptoms for which they are diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease. Which regulatory agency is responsible for investigation of an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease?
 
  a. Occupational Safety and Health Admin-istration (OSHA)
  b. The Joint Commission (TJC)
  c. Centers for Disease Control and Preven-tion (CDC)
  d. National League of Nursing Accrediting Committee (NLNAC)


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taylorsonier

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A TJC goal is the utilization of the admission medication list for reconciliation of medications ordered during admission, discharge, and transfer to an outside facility. The other options do not measure this goal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The CDC is the government body responsible for preventing and controlling diseases. The other regulatory agencies do not investigate the outbreak of diseases.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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