Canadian Health Information Management Association Practice Exam

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What does a LOS of 12 hours indicate about patient stay?

The patient was hospitalized for one day.
The patient underwent overnight care.
The patient was discharged after a half-day.
The patient stayed less than a day.

The correct answer is: The patient stayed less than a day.

A length of stay (LOS) of 12 hours indicates that the patient was in the healthcare facility for less than a full day. In this context, a full day typically references a 24-hour period. Therefore, a stay of 12 hours, which is half of that, clearly indicates a shorter duration of care. This scenario is common in situations such as an outpatient procedure or a same-day discharge after receiving treatment, where patients can receive necessary medical attention without being admitted for an entire day or overnight. While some of the other options might imply a longer duration—such as being hospitalized for a whole day or undergoing overnight care—the definition of the length of stay as stated aligns with the understanding that 12 hours is a span that does not accumulate to one full day, confirming option D as the accurate choice.