The duration of skilled nursing facility Medicare Part A coverage is limited to the need for daily skilled care up to a maximum of _____ days per spell of illness.?

Which of the following accurately describes what happens to the articular surface of the facet joints of the mid/lower cervical spine during cervical extension?

a. Distraction of articular surfaces b. Compression of articular surfaces c. No change at the articular surfaces

Monitoring of blood ________ is an important part of controlling diabetes mellitus.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).