Which of the Following Nursing Statements Reflects the Best Understanding

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nursing statements reflects the best understanding of the role of documentation and the Medicare reimbursement policy?

• A) "Medicare reviews client charts to determine care given."
• B) "Good charting results in good Medicare reimbursement."
• C) "Our nursing salaries are paid for by the Medicare reimbursement funds."
• D) "The hospital is reimbursed for the nursing care documented in the client chart."

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Definitions:

Spending Variance

The difference between the actual amount spent and the budgeted amount for a particular cost or expense category.

Equipment Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the cost of physical assets used in production over their useful lives.

Spending Variance

The difference between the actual amount spent and the budgeted amount for a particular period or project.

Other Expenses

Costs not directly related to the primary business activities, such as interest expense or losses from asset sales.