Which of the Following Is an Anion

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an anion?

• A) NaCl
• B) KCl
• C) H2_SO₄
• D) HCO-₃

Understand Medicare's payment system, particularly which part is paid under the DRG system.

Comprehend the process and importance of accurate coding and Present on Admission (POA) assignment for health services.

Recognize the significance of major complications and co-morbidities (MCC) in health care coding and billing.

Acquaint with health care terminologies such as Length of Stay (LOS), Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HAC), and special software like DRG grouper.

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Definitions:

Renal Failure

A condition where the kidneys lose the ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood.

Cystitis

An inflammation of the bladder, often caused by a bacterial infection.

Indwelling Urinary Catheter

A tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine, remaining in place for extended periods.

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells in response to falling levels of oxygen in the tissues.