The Most Rigorous of All Standards Is the

question 31

Multiple Choice

The most rigorous of all standards is the

• A) normal standard.
• B) realistic standard.
• C) ideal standard.
• D) conceivable standard.

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Definitions:

Chief Complaint

The primary symptom or health issue that a patient states as the reason for seeking medical attention.

Alphabetic Index

An organizational system where entries are arranged in alphabetical order for ease of navigation and reference.

Excludes1

A term used in medical coding indicating a mutually exclusive condition that cannot be coded together with the primary condition.

Excludes2

A term used in medical coding indicating that a condition is not included within a given category, without implying an absolute separation from related conditions.