The Cognitive Domain Includes

question 1

Multiple Choice

The cognitive domain includes:

• A) Changes in attitudes and the development of values
• B) The performance of skills
• C) Memory, recognition, understanding, reasoning, and problem solving
• D) Memorization of one set of skills before moving on to the next

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Definitions:

Senile Dementia

A decline in cognitive function due to the aging process, often characterized by memory loss and impaired reasoning.

Excludes 1 Notation

A term used in medical coding (e.g., ICD-10) indicating a condition that cannot be coded together with the code it is listed with.

Coder

A professional who translates medical records into standardized codes to document patient diagnosis and treatment for billing and record-keeping.

Principal Diagnosis

The main reason or condition for a patient's hospital stay or healthcare encounter, determined after evaluation.