The Documentation of Each Patient Encounter Should Include Which of the Following

question 41

Multiple Choice

The documentation of each patient encounter should include which of the following?

• A) the date
• B) the reason for the encounter
• C) appropriate history and physical exam in relationship to the chief complaint
• D) a plan of care
• E) all of these

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval Schedules

A reinforcement schedule in experiments where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, used to study learning and behavior.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing qualities like food, drink, and pleasure that fulfill basic biological needs and do not depend on learning to be effective.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a conditioned response after a period of rest or no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on characteristics such as race, age, or sex.