The unit system of numbering is used at Sunny View Hospital. Tom Jones, admitted on January 3, received patient number 345678. The last number assigned by the admitting office was 456788. On February 3, Tom is readmitted. He should be assigned patient number
A)345678.
B)345679.
C)456788.
D)456789.

Question

The unit system of numbering is used at Sunny View Hospital. Tom Jones, admitted on January 3, received patient number 345678. The last number assigned by the admitting office was 456788. On February 3, Tom is readmitted. He should be assigned patient number
A)345678.	
B)345679.
C)456788.	
D)456789.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a unit numbering system, a patient retains their original number for all subsequent visits or admissions to the hospital. Therefore, Tom Jones would keep his initial patient number, 345678, upon readmission.

The Unit System of Numbering Is Used at Sunny View