Which is used in calculating the length of stay?
A) Patient admissions
B) Patients discharged
C) Inpatient service days
D) Total discharge days
D
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A) apply cold packs to the affected area. B) place a constricting band to the right wrist. C) hold the right arm above the patient's head. D) remove rings from the right hand.
During which phase of a capnograph does alveolar gas containing carbon dioxide (CO2) mix with gas from the anatomical airways and the CO2 concentration rises?
a. Phase 1 b. Phase 2 c. Phase 3 d. Phase 4
Which of the following mechanically ventilated patients shows clinical signs of hypoventilation?
a. A patient who is cool to the touch and has negative T waves on the ECG b. A patient who has twitchy extremities and also atrial flutter on the ECG c. A patient who is anxious and hypertensive and has elevated T waves on the ECG d. A patient who has cool, twitchy extremi-ties and also low, rounded T waves on the ECG
Charges and payments for one period are listed on a(n):
A) open item statement. B) remittance advice. C) balance forward statement. D) claim. E) billing statement.