Medicare beneficiaries are allowed a specific number of covered days for both inpatient hospital and inpatient skilled nursing facility care that are called _____________________________.

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


lifetime reserve days

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________ refers to the monetary cost for services or supplies that increases the account balance.

A. Credit B. Debit C. Adjustment D. Posting

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Medication errors can be prevented by indicating:

A) name of the medication, its use, and its possible side effects. B) dosage and the route of administration of the drug. C) the name of the pharmacy or prescribing physician. D) all of the above

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Fire chiefs who have met the strict requirements of the Chief Fire Officer Designation Program are then so designated by which organization?

A) Center for Public Safety Excellence B) National Professional Qualifications Board C) IFSAC D) None of the above

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To monitor correctness of respiratory care plans, which of the following should be used?

a. Nursing care plans b. Physician progress notes c. Care plan auditors and case study exercis-es d. Daily patient rounds with medical director

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