Which of the Following Is Not One of the Core

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the core measure areas for the Joint Commission?

• A) Acute myocardial infarction
• B) Heart failure
• C) Community-acquired pneumonia
• D) Palliative care

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as learning, attention, memory, language, thinking, reasoning, and creativity.

Psychosocial Development

The domain of lifespan development that examines emotions, personality, and social relationships.

Toddler Stage

A developmental period in children between one and three years of age, characterized by rapid growth in mobility and autonomy.

Cognitive Development

The process through which individuals acquire and understand knowledge, develop thinking and problem-solving skills, and mature intellectually.