The appeals process that involves sending a statement about being dissatisfied with the claim outcome is called a:

Which statement best characterizes the capabilities of a Level III trauma center?

A) The hospital can manage all trauma patients and injuries, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week B) The hospital can handle most trauma patients, but will transfer those who require specialty care for specific injuries such as neurologic trauma C) The hospital will provide any emergency surgical services to a trauma patient and then transfer the patient once stable D) The hospital has some surgical capabilities to help trauma patients, but will generally stabilize and them and still arrange transfer

What changes would you expect in acid base balance in acute metabolic acidosis?

A. pH would be below normal range and HCO3- would be normal B. pH would be below normal and HCO3- would be above normal limits C. pH and HCO3- would be above normal limits D. pH and HCO3- below normal