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:

Inappropriate Medical Tests

Diagnostics or screenings that are unnecessary, potentially harmful, or not indicated for a patient's condition or symptomatology.

Use A Cane

The act of employing a cane as a support tool for mobility or balance.

Learning Objective/Outcome

A specific, measurable statement detailing what learners will be able to understand or do as a result of instruction.

Stroke

An acute medical condition where blood flow to the brain is interrupted or reduced, leading to brain damage and possible loss of function.