Define key field

What will be an ideal response?


The key field uniquely identifies a record. The information in that field cannot be duplicated. Social Security number, chart number, and patient number are all common key fields.

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A. both would decrease B. CI would decrease and RVSWI would increase C. CI would increase but RVSWI would decrease D. both would increase

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What is the preferred choice for a fingerstick location?

A. Fourth finger of the nondominant hand B. Third finger of the dominant hand C. Fourth finger of the dominant hand D. Third finger of the nondominant hand

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A process for firefighters to discuss their action following an incident and help others understand them is called a / an:

A) Get together B) Evaluation C) After-action review D) Critique

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medical assistant cannot handle calls from patients requesting ________ renewals, unless the physician has indicated approval in the patient's record. 

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

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