What Is the Purpose of the National Practitioner Data Bank

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the National Practitioner Data Bank?

• A) It is a national program that collects negative information on a health care practitioner including malpractice awards and loss of a license.
• B) It is a social media website for health care professionals.
• C) It is a national job bank for professionals seeking employment opportunities.
• D) It is a national data bank of statistics regarding health care professionals.

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Definitions:

Chlorofluorocarbons

Man-made chemical compounds once used in aerosol sprays and refrigerants, known for their damaging effects on the Earth's ozone layer.

Sulphur Dioxide

A toxic gas with a pungent, irritating smell, produced by the combustion of fossil fuels and is a significant component of air pollution.

Greenhouse Effect

The trapping of the sun's warmth in the Earth's lower atmosphere due to the presence of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane.