MS-DRGs differ from DRGs in that MS-DRGs take into account __________________.?
A) patient demographic data such as address, insurance type, etc.
B) ?various levels of patient illness using secondary diagnoses.
C) whether the hospital is a "teaching" hospital or "nonteaching" hospital
D) ?whether the patient has had any previous hospitalizations
B
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Which statement made by an EMT shows that he understands the care of a patient with a localized cold injury to the foot?
A) "While it is best to remove wet clothing from the patient, it is best to leave clothing that is frozen to the skin in place." B) "If the patient has blisters on his foot, it is beneficial to break them so the fluid inside will not freeze and cause additional injury." C) "Gentle massage of the foot has been shown to help the patient since this enhances the circulation of warm blood to the cold area." D) "The EMT should avoid immobilizing the foot since this will further decrease circulation of blood into the cold area."
The UN Recommendations have been adopted by:
A. DOT. B. NFPA®. C. NAFTA partners. D. all countries in the world.
Positive nitrogen balance
A) Is the state in which the body is making more new protein than it is breaking down and excreting protein B) Occurs during periods of growth, pregnancy, or recovery from illness C) Can be life threatening D) Both A and B
The __________ nervous system provides involuntary regulation of smooth muscle and cardiac muscle.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word