To what does the term healthcare information refer?

What will be an ideal response?


Information recorded in any form or medium that identifies the patient and relates to the patient's history, diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis is healthcare information, also known as the patient's medical record.

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Age-related changes of the respiratory system include:

A) increased elasticity of the cartilage of the rib cage. B) decreased incidence of infectious respiratory illnesses. C) increased lung capacity. D) weakening of the respiratory muscles.

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Clean agents are also used in portable fire extinguisher applications, in which the agent discharges from a handheld or wheeled fire extinguisher. They are available from numerous manufacturers in various sizes and ___________________

a. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) ratings b. NFPA ratings c. SNAP ratings d. clean agent ratings

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You are called to a residence to assess a child. The panicked parents state that their 3-year-old son was playing with his brother when he suddenly "blanked out" and would not respond to them for several seconds. When asked, they deny any convulsing-type movement as well as a history of medical problems. Based on this description, you would be suspicious that the patient experienced which type of seizure?

A) Febrile B) Simple partial C) Grand mal D) Absence

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Physician-hospital organizations (PHOs) may include:

A) nursing homes. B) laboratories. C) surgery centers. D) all of the above.

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