In what ways are LTC-DRGs similar and different from inpatient DRGs?


LTC-DRGs differ from inpatient DRGs in relative weights and in their associated lengths of stay. LTC-DRGs also are similar to inpatient DRGs in that they are based on the patient's principal diagnosis, additional diagnoses, procedures performed during the stay, age, sex, and discharge status.

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When your chair, desk, and computer are adjusted to fit your needs and you use good posture and exercises to prevent getting stiff and sore, you are practicing:

A. a physical fitness routine. B. an alignment technique. C. an ergonomics program. D. standard precautions. E. None of the above

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Divide the fractions. 6 รท 5/8 =

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

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Which of the following is not a result of estrogen?

A. developing the breasts B. developing the reproductive organs C. help prepare the mammary glands for milk production D. regulating menstruation in the female

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Gustatory receptors are clustered in individual __________ __________.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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