When a patient is admitted under observation services, the physician must determine whether the patient meets inpatient criteria within what timeframe?


The physician should make a determination whether the patient meets the criteria for admission as an inpatient within a 24-hour timeframe.

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a. Intermittent b. Remittent c. Relapsing d. Constant

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What type of stairs uses a ventilation system activated by automatic fire or smoke detection?

A. Access stairs B. Fire escapes C. Protected stairs D. Smokeproof stair enclosures

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Licensure is:

A. a credential from a state agency or a professional association awarding permission to use a special professional title. B. appearing on a list of individuals on an official record who meet the qualifications for an occupation. C. a credential from a state agency awarding legal permission to practice. D. All of the above E. None of the above

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Which of the following tests requires numerous blood collections in a day?

a. arterial blood gas analysis b. prothrombin time c. GTT d. Hematocrit

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