Identify the Most Important Goal of Documentation in the Medical

question 12

Multiple Choice

Identify the most important goal of documentation in the medical record.

• A) to be clear and concise
• B) to follow ADA format
• C) to develop a new method of charting
• D) to use medical abbreviations
• E) to demonstrate knowledge of medicine and dietetics

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Definitions:

Axon

The long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body towards other neurons or muscles.

Myelin Sheath

A layer of fatty tissue surrounding the axons of some neurons that speeds up the transmission of electrical impulses.

Insulation

Material or substance used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.