The Combining Form Rrhythm/o- Means ________

question 242

Multiple Choice

The combining form rrhythm/o- means ________.

• A)"electricity"
• B)"regular in occurrence"
• C)"rhythm"
• D)"heartbeat"

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Definitions:

Health Insurance Portability

The ability of individuals to maintain their health insurance coverage when changing jobs, reducing the risk of being uninsured due to pre-existing conditions or gaps in employment.

Accountability Act

Refers to legislation, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), aimed at protecting patient information and ensuring confidentiality in healthcare settings.

Electronic Medical Record

An electronic record of health-related information on an individual that can be created, gathered, managed, and consulted by authorized clinicians and staff within one health care organization.

Patient Self Determination Act

A U.S. law that ensures patients are informed of their rights to make decisions about their medical care, including the right to accept or refuse treatment.