The Case-Mix Management System That Utilizes Information from the Minimum

question 1141

Multiple Choice

The case-mix management system that utilizes information from the minimum data set (MDS) in long-term care settings is called

• A) Medicare severity diagnosis related groups (MS-DRGs).
• B) Resource based relative value system (RBRVS).
• C) Resource utilization groups (RUGs).
• D) Ambulatory patient classification (APCs).

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Definitions:

Cryoglobulin Levels

The concentration of cryoglobulins in the blood, proteins that precipitate or clump together at low temperatures, associated with certain infectious, autoimmune, or chronic inflammatory conditions.

Ionized Calcium

The fraction of calcium in the blood that is not attached to proteins, important for many body functions including muscle contraction and blood clotting.

Lactic Acid

A metabolic byproduct produced by the body during anaerobic respiration, contributing to muscle fatigue and soreness post-exercise.

Distal Pulse

A pulse taken far from the trunk of the body, such as at the wrist or foot, indicating the flow of blood to these areas.