Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Secondary

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of secondary data collection?

• A) An HIM professional abstracts data from patient records into a database.
• B) A nurse records a patient's blood pressure during an office visit.
• C) A hospital administrator generates a report of the number of tonsillectomies performed last year.
• D) A researcher examines reports of gunshot wounds from trauma centers.

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Definitions:

Interview

A formal meeting where one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person, typically used for the purposes of selection, assessment, or information gathering.

Government Publication

A document issued by a government agency or body, often containing statistics, research findings, or legal texts.

Empirical Research

A method of inquiry that relies on direct observation or experiment to gather data and knowledge, as opposed to theories or logic alone.

Interview

A formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person.