Codes That Describe Symptoms and Signs Are Acceptable for Reporting

question 11

Multiple Choice

Codes that describe symptoms and signs are acceptable for reporting purposes

• A) any time they are documented.
• B) when a definitive diagnosis has not been established.
• C) if the sign or symptom is an integral part of the disease process.
• D) under no circumstances.

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Definitions:

Working Memory

A mental processing unit with finite abilities, intended for the brief storage of information for further processing.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses from one neuron to another within the nervous system.

Kandel and Schwartz

Eric Kandel and James Schwartz, neuroscientists known for their research on the physiological basis of memory storage in neurons.

Hippocampus

A critical brain structure involved in forming new memories and is associated with learning and emotions.