Exam (elaborations)
PN 108 FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1 VOCABULARY
- Course
- Institution
PN 108 FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1 VOCABULARY...
[Show more]
Content preview
charting - ANSWER documenting important information andobservations about residents
Auditors - ANSWER People appointed to examine patient charts and
health records to assess the quality of care
Electronic Health Record (EHR) - ANSWER An electronic record of
health-related information on an individual that conforms to nationally
recognized interoperability standards and that can be created, managed,
and consulted by authorized clinicians and staff across more than one
healthcare organization
The five basic purposes for accurate and complete patient records -
ANSWER documented communication; (2) permanent record for
accountability; (3) legal record of care; (4) teaching; and (5) research
and data collection
peer review - ANSWER an appraisal by professional coworkers of
equal status
Quality Assurance - ANSWER an audit in health care that evaluates
services provided and the results achieved compared with accepted
standards.
Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) - ANSWER A system of analyzing
conditions and treatments for similar groups of patients used to establish
Medicare fees for hospital inpatient services; patients are classified by
their principal diagnosis, surgical procedure, age, and other factors.
nonmenclature - ANSWER a classified system of technical or scientific
names and terminology
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Mirror. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
82191 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now