Explain the concept of a diagnosis grouper
A diagnosis grouper is a software program that predicts the amount of revenue the organization will receive for a patient's stay in the facility. The grouper requires the ICD diagnosis and procedure codes to be entered to calculate the reimbursement to the facility. The inpatient facility receives a set payment regardless of the number of days the patient is hospitalized.
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The type of cleaning required for personal protective equipment (PPE) is determined by:
A. local budgetary constraints. B. where the department is located. C. how long the PPE has been in use. D. amount and type of contamination.
You are at the scene of a vehicle accident with an unconscious, non-breathing patient who has a pulse. The method used to extricate the victim should be:
A) rapidly extricate the victim. B) perform all spinal precautions prior to moving the patient to protect spine. C) apply short immobilization device and extricate rapidly. D) intubate in place and take full spinal precautions prior to movement.
Explain several best practices for health care professionals who are assisting the family of a dying patient
Assuming that previous exposure and sensitization has occurred, which of the following patients will likely experience the MOST severe allergic reaction?
A. A 21-year-old male who applies lotion to his hands B. A 29-year-old female who ingested a penicillin tablet C. A 36-year-old male with a surface exposure to dry lime D. A 40-year-old female who was stung by a yellow jacket