Upcoding is the assignment of a DRG that does not match documentation and is for the purpose of increasing outpatient reimbursement

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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A. HbF B. HbM C. HbS D. HbO

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Why is it necessary to keep the patient's PaO2 greater than 60 mm Hg?

a. A level of 60 mm Hg marks the beginning of the steep part of O2Hb dissociation curve. b. Below the 60 mm Hg level, tissue hypoxia is ensured. c. Oxygen deprivation will cause severe cer-ebral vasoconstriction below 60 mm Hg. d. The PaCO2 will start to rise precipitously if the PaO2 falls further.

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____ radio systems provide perhaps the best coverage and also offer direct benefits associated with the most efficient use of radio resources.

A. Simplex B. Multisite trunked C. Duplex D. GPS

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Patients undergoing cancer treatment such as chemotherapy and radiation can suffer which of the following symptoms?

no appetite The cancer patient can have any of these symptoms during treatment. increased caries activity xerostomia

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