What Is the Purpose of Noting "C: Alice Adams, M

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of noting "c: Alice Adams, M.D." at the bottom of a letter?

• A) To request that the receiver make a copy of the letter for Dr. Adams
• B) To instruct the medical assistant to send the same letter to Dr. Adams
• C) To advise the receiver that a duplicate letter has been sent to Dr. Adams
• D) To tell the receiver that Dr. Adams has more information about the subject of the letter

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Definitions:

Oral Temperature

A measurement of the body's internal temperature taken from the mouth.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including temperature control, hunger, and thirst.

Midbrain Injury

Damage to the midbrain, a part of the brainstem involved in functions such as vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Vital Sign

A measurable bodily function that is an indicator of physiological status, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.