One AEP Criterion That Needs to Be Met to Certify

question 63

Multiple Choice

One AEP criterion that needs to be met to certify severity of illness (SI) in an admission is

• A) use of chemotherapeutic agents that require continuous observations.
• B) administration of intramuscular antibiotics at least every 8 hours.
• C) active, uncontrolled bleeding.
• D) vital sign monitoring at least every 2 hours.

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Definitions:

Budget Lapsing

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Master Budgets

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Quantities Purchased

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Raw Materials

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