The prospective payment system (PPS) method of payment uses ______ (DRGs) to reimburse hospitals based on the primary diagnosis of the patient they treat.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


diagnosis-related groups

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The HIPAA Security Rule does not include ________ safeguards

a. administrative b. personal c. physical d. technical

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Which of the following findings is NOT likely with a patient in cardiogenic shock?

A) Pulmonary edema B) Excessive urination C) Arrhythmias D) Jugular vein distention

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Tourniquets can produce direct trauma to the skin, including pressure necrosis and friction burns.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The mucosa that covers the area subject to stress such as gingival tissue and the hard palate are referred to what mucosa?

lining mucosa masticatory mucosa buccal mucosa specialized mucosa

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