Which unit of measure in autopsy rates includes only the total inpatient deaths in the same period?

A. Net autopsy rate
B. Hospital autopsy rate
C. Gross autopsy rate
D. All the above


Answer: C

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

The A in RHUMBA means the goal can reasonably be

A) Achieved given the frequency and intensity of the intervention plan B) Achieved in the time frame established given the condition of the client C) Realistically achieved and sustained by the client D) Accomplished only through occupational therapy intervention

Health Professions

Customer service consists of gathering and evaluating information about the services provided (as well as the results achieved) and comparing this information with an accepted standard.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Health Professions

Patients taking warfarin who are in need of a dental extraction and who are considered in the moderate risk category:

A. require no change in medication. B. should discontinue taking the medication 48 hours prior to the procedure. C. should discontinue taking the medication 72 hours prior to the procedure. D. will be prescribed heparin for the day of the procedure.

Health Professions

Sleep apnea would be diagnosed in a patient who has which of these findings?

1. More than 15 apnea episodes per hour of sleep 2. More than 5 apnea episodes per hour over an 8-hour period 3. More than 75% of the apneas are obstructive. 4. More than 75% of the apneas and hypopneas are obstructive. a. 1, 4 b. 2, 3 c. 2, 3, 4 d. 1, 3, 4

Health Professions