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What is the purpose of professional associations in healthcare? - Answers-represent and guide professional organizations regarding their role in the healthcare industry Outpatient Care Centers - Answers-kidney dialysis centers, mental health and substance abuse clinics Healthcare access in the U.S. is determined by...? - Answers-health insurance National Center for Health Statistics - Answers-produces an annual report on the health of the nation, part of the CDC

Which of the following is a reason for the growth in outpatient services? A. Ambulatory surgeries are more efficient and inexpensive. B. The most common surgeries in the majority of the United States were lens and cataract procedures. C. Surgeons can charge less money when they perform procedures that do not require inpatient care. D. Recovery at home prevents complications after surgery. - Answers-B. The most common surgeries in the majority of the United States were lens and cataract pro...

All primary care is ambulatory, but not all ambulatory services represent primary care. Discuss. - Answers-Accessibility is an essential feature of primary care. One of the goals of primary care is to bring health care as close as possible to where people live and work. Hence, all primary care services are ambulatory in nature. The term "ambulatory care" is used interchangeably with "outpatient services." Primary care is delivered on an outpatient basis and is therefore ambulatory

CMS H&P timeline - Answers-1. Must be completed and in the record within 24 hours of admission 2. Can be completed no more than 30 days before admission 3. If it is completed within the 30 days prior to admission, an interval history must be conducted and entered into the record within 24 hours in order to document any changes in the patient's condition Joint Commission H&P requirements - Answers-1. Must be recorded and in the record prior to any operative procedure 2. When the physicia...

In 2014, U.S. life expectancy at birth for blacks was: 75.6 years 76.4 years 79.0 years 81.2 years - Answers-*75.6 years* 76.4 years 79.0 years 81.2 years Which of the following statements accurately describes the current healthcare system in the United States? It is the second largest industry. Healthcare infrastructure is mostly publicly owned. The federal government is a major financier of medical education.

About 42% of persons 65 and older report having no functional limitations. Among persons 18 to 64 years, how many have no functional limitations? (A) 55% (B) 60% (C) 70% (D) 80% - Answers-(C) 70% QUIZ 2 - Answers- In 2016, most emergency department visits occurred in what kind of hospital? (A) Government hospital (B) Proprietary (for-profit) hospital (C) Voluntary (not-for-profit) hospital (D)Teaching hospital - Answers-(C) Voluntary (not-for-profit) hospital Which of ...

Which of the following is *not* one of the purposes of ICD-9-CM? a. Classification of morbidity for statistical purposes b. Classification of mortality for statistical purposes c. Reporting of diagnoses by physicians d. Identification of the supplies, products, and services provided to patients - Answers-d. Identification of the supplies, products, and services provided to patients The degree to which codes accurately reflect the patient's diagnoses and procedures is: a. reliabil...

Which organization(s) contributed to the development of medical standards and accreditation? - Answers-AHA, American College of Surgeons (ACS), The Joint Commission (TJC) and the AMA The Hill-Burton Act, Amendments to the Social Security Act (SSA), COBRA, EMTALA, and HIPAA are legislative actions designed to address: - Answers-access to and quality of health care.

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with acute pancreatitis. The nurse understands that which of the following should be included in the plan of care? Select all that apply. - Answers-Monitoring for infection, particularly respiratory tract infection. Checking for signs of hypocalcemia. The nurse is educating a client who has been diagnosed with cholecystitis. The nurse should include education on which of the following diets in the education session? - Answers-Low-fat, high-carbohyd...

This organization was founded in 1924 to improve medical care by tracking and trending healthcare-related issues for hospitals and all other types of healthcare facilities: - Answers-AHA A registered nursing professional must have this in place for the specific state in which she/he intends to work, indicating that she/he has met the minimum requirements to practice in that state: - Answers-Licensure The professional association of physicians specializing in surgery with the purpose of imp...