What Trend in Technology Had the Most Influence on New

question 23

Multiple Choice

What trend in technology had the most influence on new and creative ways to enhance patient care in 2010 and the years immediately subsequent?

• A) Increased use of EMR in US hospitals
• B) Increased use of EMR in physician practices
• C) Incentives for EMR adoption
• D) Rapid cycle software development
• E) Mobility and telecommunications

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Definitions:

Indwelling Urinary Catheter

A medical device inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine for patients who cannot do so naturally.

Double-lumen Catheter

A catheter with two separate channels, allowing for simultaneous infusion and withdrawal of fluids or medications.

Abdominal Surgery

Surgical procedures performed on organs or structures within the abdominal cavity, which can include operations on the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, intestines, and reproductive organs.

Foley Catheter

A flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine, commonly used in medical settings.