Define and explain the purpose of color coding
Color coding is the assignment of color to primary (and, in some cases, secondary) patient numbers or letters used for filing patient records. Color bars are placed on the sides/edges of file folders so that when filed, all records with the same primary (and secondary) numbers have the same color pattern. The purpose of color coding is to identify misfiles easily.
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While providing an in-service on abdominal pain, your medical director states that there are several different categories of pain and asks if anyone can identify and describe visceral pain. Which of the following responses is correct?
a. "Visceral pain is typically described as ‘sharp' and occurs when a hollow organ has become infected." b. "A patient can easily locate the exact site of visceral pain, which is typically associated with nausea and vomiting." c. "Visceral pain occurs when an infection of the peritoneum lining the abdomen causes a rapid increase in body temperature." d. "A patient with visceral pain typically describes the pain as ‘aching' and has a difficult time identifying its exact location."
When people are ill or injured, they are often forced into a state of dependency. This usually manifests as:
A) denial. B) regression. C) projection. D) displacement.