Which of the Following Is a Preventive Control

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a preventive control?

• A) A nurse alerts a physician that a patient is allergic to an ordered medication
• B) The nursing supervisor reviews a chart to ensure that medications were administered on a timely basis
• C) The HIM department sends a physician a list of the physician's incomplete charts
• D) A coder reviews a record in order to assign a clinical code

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Definitions:

Sexual Functioning

Refers to the physical and psychological processes that contribute to the sexual response cycle, including desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A state of mental health that occurs following the direct experience or observation of a frightening event, featuring ongoing nightmares, flashbacks, and severe stress.

Avoidance

A coping mechanism that involves steering clear of situations or stimuli that are perceived as uncomfortable or anxiety-inducing.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.