The Typical Length of Stay for a Patient Classified to a Long-Term

question 19

Multiple Choice

The typical length of stay for a patient classified to a long-term care (LTC) DRG is referred to as the:

• A) APC.
• B) GPCI.
• C) ALOS.
• D) ADL.

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Definitions:

Modus Ponens

A logical form of argument where, from two premises, one asserts a condition and the other affirms that condition, leading to a conclusion.

Hypothetical

Pertaining to a proposition or statement whose truth depends on conditions or variables not yet specified.

Pure Hypothetical

A proposition or scenario that is entirely based on conjecture or speculation, without any necessity for it to have real-world applicability.

Antecedent

The conditional clause in a hypothetical proposition, usually following a "if" structure, whose truth is posited to logically imply another clause.