Indexes Are Used To

question 41

Multiple Choice

Indexes are used to:

• A) automatically identify records to be abstracted for internal registries.
• B) identify and sort records for external use.
• C) analyze date for quality improvement.
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular Disease

Refers to a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease and stroke.

Eastern Europe

A region comprising the eastern part of the European continent, often including countries such as Russia, Poland, and Hungary.

Former USSR

Refers to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, a federal socialist state in Eurasia that existed from 1922 to 1991.

Type 1 Diabetes

A chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels; typically diagnosed in children and young adults.