The end-stage renal disease (ESRD) composite payment rate system is __________ adjusted to provide a mechanism to account for differences in patients' utilization of health care resources
a. case-mix
b. cost-basis
c. discharge-status
d. resource-utilization
a
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After successfully delivering a baby, the EMT notes that the protruding umbilical cord is lengthening and a small gush of blood came out of the vagina. The appropriate action would be to:
A) massage the patient's uterus. B) apply a sanitary pad over the vaginal opening. C) prepare for delivery of the placenta. D) open the vaginal canal using obstetric forceps.
A 1-year-old male is in respiratory distress and wheezing. His pulse is 156, respirations 32, and SpO2 95% on 5 liters of blow-by oxygen. His mother denies a medical history for him, but states that she suffers from asthma and uses an albuterol inhaler. Of the following, what would be appropriate in the care of this child?
A) Transport in semi-Fowler's position. B) Contact medical direction for authorization to administer albuterol MDI. C) Add humidity to the oxygen. D) Increase oxygen to high concentration through a mask.
Decubitus ulcer, right heel, stage 2: ________
Fill in the blank with correct ICD-10 code.
Which of the following should be used cautiously in individuals with history of gallbladder disease, liver impairment, and peptic ulcer?
A) niacin (vitamin B3) B) cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) C) erythromycin base D) furosemide