Prevalence is:
a. The number of new cases occurring during a specified period divided by the total population
b. The total number of cases at a specific point in time divided by the specified population
c. The number of new cases occurring during a specified period divided by the population at risk
d. The total number of cases at a specific point in time divided by the population at risk
b
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In health care practices, ethics and laws often interconnect with risk management measures. Which of the following accurately describes one of these concepts?
A. Ethics is the expression of values in social rules. B. Law is described as a "choose to" activity. C. Risk management is a mandatory practice. D. Risk management involves choices to reduce potential liability. E. Ethics involve mandatory practices.
A patient is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease and early onset dementia, and frequently wanders away from home
A. G30.8, F02.81, Z91.83 C. G30.0, F02.81, Z91.83 B. F02.81, G30.0, Z91.73 D. G30.0, Z91.73
Which of the following is a false statement?
a. Schedule I drugs have high potential for addiction or abuse. b. Occasionally, the DEA reclassifies drugs and moves them from one schedule to another. c. The physician's DEA number must appear on each prescription for controlled substances. d. Drugs that have potential for abuse are regulated by the Controlled Substances Act of 1971.
The record generated by an ultrasound is called a(n) ____________________ or a(n) ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word