Based on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, what is the definition of prolonged mechanical ventilation?
A. ventilation for at least 21 days, for 6 hours or more, with or without tracheostomy
B. ventilation for at least 14 days, for 8 hours or more, with or without tracheostomy
C. ventilation for at least 10 days, for 6 hours or more, with or without tracheostomy
D. ventilation for at least 7 days, for 8 hours or more, with or without tracheostomy
ANS: A ?A. Correct response: According to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, prolonged mechanical ventilation is defined as ventilation for at least 21 days, for 6 hours or more, with or without tracheostomy.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation A.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation A.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation A
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