Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) — Question 19
Which of the following is considered a hospital-acquired condition if not present on admission?
Answer options
- A. Air leak
- B. Stage I and II pressure ulcers
- C. Diabetes with hypoglycemia
- D. Blood incompatibility
Correct answer: A
Explanation
An air leak is considered a hospital-acquired condition because it typically arises during hospitalization and is not present upon admission. Stage I and II pressure ulcers, diabetes with hypoglycemia, and blood incompatibility are not classified as hospital-acquired conditions in the same way, as they can occur under different circumstances or might have been present prior to admission.