NR511 Midterm Exam

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Week 1 1. Define diagnostic reasoning Reflective thinking because the process involves questioning one’s thinking to determining if all possible avenues have been explored and if the conclusions that are being drawn are based on evidence. *Seen as a kind of critical thinking. 2. - - Discuss and identify subjective & objective data Subjective: What the pt tells you, complains of, etc. *Chief complaint, HPI, ROS Objective: What YOU can see, hear, or feel as part of your exam. *lab, data, dx test results. 3. Discuss and identify the components of the HPI Specifically related to the CC only. Detailed breakdown of CC. OLDCART. 4. Describe the differences between medical billing and medical coding - Medical coding: The use of codes to communicate with payers about which procedures were performed and why - Medical billing: Process of submitting and following up on claims made to a payer in order to receive payment for medical services rendered by a healthcare provider. 5. Compare and contrast the 2 coding classification systems that are currently used in the US healthcare system - CPT codes: Common procedural terminology. Offers the official procedural coding rules and guidelines required when reporting medical services and procedures performed by physician and nonphysician orders. - ICD codes: International classification of disease. Used to provide payer info on necessity of visit or procedure performed. 6. Discuss how specificity, sensitivity & predictive value contribute to the usefulness of the diagnostic data - Specificity: The ability of the test to correctly detect a specific condition. If a patient has a condition but test is negative, it is a false negative. If a patient does NOT have a condition but the test is positive , it is a false positive. - Sensitivity: Test that has few false negatives. Ability of a test to correctly identify a specific condition when it is present. The higher the sensitivity, the lesser the likelihood of a false negative. - Predictive Value: The likelihood that the pt actually has the condition and is, in part, dependent upon the prevalence of the condition in the population. If a condition is highly likely, the positive result would be more accurate. 7. Discuss the elements that need to be considered when developing a plan Patient’s preferences and actions. Research evidence. Clinical state/circumstances. Clinical expertise.
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