Which of the following are acceptable methods of documenting the ...

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Which of the following are acceptable methods of documenting the presence of hypoxemia in patients being considered for home O2 therapy?
 
  1. Blood gas analysis
  2. Pulse oximetry
  3. Physical examination
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

CMS regulations require that prescriptions for home O2 therapy be based on:
 
  a. documented hypoxemia.
  b. documented symptoms.
  c. written diagnosis.
  d. presence of cyanosis.

[emily12345]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
As indicated in the practice guideline, O2 prescriptions must be based on documented hypox-emia, as determined by either blood gas analysis or oximetry.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
As indicated in the practice guideline, O2 prescriptions must be based on documented hypox-emia, as determined by either blood gas analysis or oximetry.

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bbburns21]

Gracias!