Regulations Are Defined by ______ Law

question 22

Multiple Choice

Regulations are defined by ______ law.

• A) constitutional
• B) civil
• C) statutory
• D) administrative

Understand the objectives behind the development of ICD-10-PCS and the benefits of ICD-10-CM for coding accuracy.

Appreciate the significance of coding accuracy and the legal implications of false claims in healthcare.

Understand the principles of holism in healthcare.

Recognize the importance and application of Maslow's hierarchy of needs in nursing practice.

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Definitions:

Concentration Differences

Variations in the amount of a particular substance within a given volume, leading to a gradient that can cause diffusion.

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A membrane-bound ATPase enzyme that pumps sodium out of cells while moving potassium into cells, crucial for maintaining cellular ion balance and membrane potential.

Plasma Membrane

A bi-layer of lipids and proteins that surrounds a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Membrane Potential

The electrical potential difference across a cell's plasma membrane, vital for the conduction of nerve impulses, muscle contraction, and transport processes.