A Client Is Admitted to the Hospital for Excessive Nausea

question 32

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted to the hospital for excessive nausea and vomiting,and a blood pressure of 90/50 mm Hg.A catheter of which gauge is most appropriate for the nurse to choose for this client's peripheral IV?

• A) 24
• B) 22
• C) 20
• D) 18

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Definitions:

24-Hour Rolling Claims

Claims process in healthcare that involves submitting insurance claims within 24 hours of a patient's visit to ensure timely filing and potentially faster reimbursement.

UB-04 Form

A standard claim form used by hospitals, nursing facilities, and other inpatient providers to bill medical insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid.

CMS-1450

A standard form used in the United States for billing Medicare and Medicaid services, also known as the UB-04 form.

Clearinghouse

A private or public company that often serves as the middleman between physicians and billing groups, payers, and other health care partners for the transmission and translation of electronic claims information into the specific format required by payers.