When POA is assigned  to a diagnosis code, when is "W" assigned?

What will be an ideal response?


"W"  represents clinically undetermined. This is an indication that the physician cannot determine if the condition was clinically present on admission or not.

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A nursing assistant’s observations can omit details about which of the following?

A. The general condition of the resident. B. The resident’s response to the care plan goals. C. The resident’s clothes. D. Anything unusual about the resident.

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One kilogram equals 2.2 pounds. Patient Smith weighs 35 kilograms. What is the patient's weight in pounds?

What will be an ideal response?

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Premature neonates with patent ductus arteriosus may be treated with:

A. uric acid B. indomethacin C. aspirin D. ibuprofen

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Neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) is a mode of mechanical ventilation in which the patient's electrical activity of the _______________ is used to guide the optimal functions of the ventilator.

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

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