Clinical Data Analysis & Reporting Flashcards

A unit with 600 available bed days recorded 510 patient days. What is the occupancy rate for the period?

Answer: 85%

510 ÷ 600 × 100 = 85%.

A patient's 24-hour intake is 2,400 mL and output is 1,500 mL. This indicates:

Answer: Positive fluid balance of 900 mL

Intake exceeding output by 900 mL is a positive balance.

Which item is typically recorded on a patient's I&O record as output?

Answer: Emesis

Emesis (vomit) is measured as output; the others are intake.

When generating an end-of-shift discharge report, the HUC notices a discharged patient still shows as occupying a bed in the ADT system. The best action is to:

Answer: Notify admitting/bed management so the record can be corrected

Accurate ADT data is essential for census and bed availability, so errors are reported for correction.

A unit had 12 discharges from 24 beds in one week. What is the bed turnover rate for the week?

Answer: 0.5

Bed turnover = discharges ÷ beds = 12 ÷ 24 = 0.5.

Which practice protects patient confidentiality when printing a unit census?

Answer: Retrieve printouts promptly and shred extras in secure bins

Prompt retrieval and secure disposal prevent unauthorized PHI disclosure.

A patient's 0700–1500 intake was 1,100 mL, 1500–2300 was 900 mL, and 2300–0700 was 400 mL. What is the 24-hour intake?

Answer: 2,400 mL

1,100 + 900 + 400 = 2,400 mL.