The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System is developed and coordinated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but administered by each state by phone to a statistically sampled group of adults aged 18 and older. Which individuals does this type of methodology exclude?

What will be an ideal response?


This methodology excludes data collection from low income or homeless individuals as well as from adults who do not maintain a land-line (primarily young adults).

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A. hub B. switch C. router D. domain controller

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Barb is completing a report for the hospital governing board. The board wants to review the types and categories of patients treated. Barb should use which data to prepare the report?

A) case mix B) coding C) inpatient census D) severity of illness scores

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All BC/BS plans require subscribers and members to choose a PCP who manages their overall medical care and makes referrals to other providers if necessary.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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