Which Statement Is True Regarding the Recording of Data from the History

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true regarding the recording of data from the history and physical examination?

• A) Use long, descriptive sentences to document findings.
• B) Record the data as soon as possible after the interview and physical examination.
• C) The examiner should avoid taking any notes during the history and examination because of the possibility of decreasing the rapport with the patient.
• D) If the information is not documented, then it can be assumed that it was done as a standard of care.

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Definitions:

Observations

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Confidence Level

A measure of the reliability or certainty of a statistical result, typically expressed as a percentage.

Level Of Confidence

The probability, often expressed as a percentage, that a parameter lies within a specified interval.

Confidence Interval

A series of values, yielded by sample statistical study, thought to encompass the value of an unrevealed population parameter.