Outline the subgroups of innovation adopters


Adopters can be divided into subgroups by their innovativeness and described by similarities in personal characteristics and communication style. Innovators are the initial users of an innovation and tend to be described as adventurous and comfortable with risk. Subsequent groups of adopters are less innovative and have a greater aversion to risk. They include: early adopters, early majority, late majority, and laggards.?

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A) List of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics B) List of observable actions and duties C) List of cognitive skills D) List of affective skills

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A nonconformance event is defined as a

a. corrected error where the patient or product was not adversely affected b. departure from policies c. deviation from cGMP d. failure to meet accreditation requirements

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Right axis deviation is considered normal in which group of patients?

A. Men and women over the age of 40 B. Patients who are obese and patients who smoke C. Pregnant women and patients with diabetes D. Children and tall, thin adults

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The ICD-10 classification system is updated by the _____ annually.

A. AHIMA B. AHA C. CMS D. WHO

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