When a Patient Is Charged for a Specific Period of Continuous

question 8

Multiple Choice

When a patient is charged for a specific period of continuous care, such as treatment maternal health management, it is considered a(n) ___________________.

• A) episode of care
• B) out of pocket expense
• C) prospective payment method
• D) retrospective payment method

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase process (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.

Severe Cold

An intense or acute condition of the common cold, characterized by symptoms such as fever, cough, congestion, and body aches.

Exhaustion

Describes a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, often resulting from prolonged stress or activity without adequate rest and recovery.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage physiological response to stress that consists of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion phases, as proposed by Hans Selye.