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ALOS is an indicator of
 
  a. use of hospital capacity
  b. frequency of use
  c. severity of illness
  d. access

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Why are discharge statistics more accurate than admission statistics as a count of inpatients served by a hospital?
 
  a. Deaths are not counted as discharges
  b. Deaths are counted as discharges
  c. Babies are born in hospitals
  d. Some newborn infants need critical care



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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