Which of the following types of hospital errors occurs when a patient is administered a dose that is greater or less than the prescribed amount?
Wrong dosage form
Wrong dose preparation
Improper dose error
Omission error
Improper dose error
Rationale: An improper dose error in a hospital occurs when a patient is administered a dose that is greater or less than the prescribed amount.
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a. increase heart function. b. provide a local topical treatment in the respiratory tract. c. relax patients and relieve anxiety. d. improve blood flow throughout the body.
Which of the following is TRUE about PCS?
a. PCS is used only for billing inpatient services. b. PCS is used to bill for freestanding outpatient surgery services. c. PCS is used for billing both inpatient and outpatient services. d. PCS is used for billing outpatient hospital services.