Health Information Management Services Has an Automated Release of Information

question 3

Multiple Choice

Health Information Management Services has an automated release of information system that was installed 4 years ago to assist staff in responding to requests for information. The system is updated regularly to accommodate user needs and changes in laws and regulations. Given this information, at what phase in the information systems life cycle is the encoding system?

• A) Design phase
• B) Implementation phase
• C) Maintenance phase
• D) Obsolescence phase

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Definitions:

Glomerular Filtrate

Glomerular filtrate refers to the fluid that passes from the blood into the Bowman's capsule in the kidneys during the filtration process of the urinary system.

Glomerulus

A network of capillaries located at the beginning of a nephron in the kidney, responsible for filtering blood to form urine.

Filtration Rate

A measurement of the volume of fluid that passes through a filter or a membrane within a specified time period.

Distal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of the kidney nephron that plays a role in the reabsorption of water and ions from the filtrate, contributing to the regulation of blood pressure, pH, and electrolyte balance.