Which of the following is a secondary data source that would be used to quickly gather the health
records of all juvenile patients treated for diabetes within the past 6 months?

A. disease index C. pediatric census sheet
B. patient register D. procedure index


A The disease index is compiled as a result of abstracting patient code numbers into a computer
database, allowing a variety of reports to be generated.

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Three conditions present as decision analysis is undertaken are certainty, risk, and _________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A restrained 19-year-old male was involved in a rollover motor-vehicle crash. With the exception of a small laceration to his forehead, he appears stable. When reconsidering the mechanism of injury, you should:

A. reclassify him at a lower level of severity. B. guide your treatment based on his vital signs. C. perform a focused assessment since he is stable. D. treat him for potentially life-threatening injuries.

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