A Heuristic Is a Step-By-Step Prescription for Achieving a Goal

question 44

True/False

A heuristic is a step-by-step prescription for achieving a goal that usually is domain-specific.

Recognize the role and components of informatics in healthcare settings.

Identify reputable sources for evidence-based practice and health information.

Utilize healthcare databases effectively for literature searches and evidence retrieval.

Maintain the security and confidentiality of patient health information in electronic health records.

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Definitions:

Psychologic Homeostasis

The state of internal psychological balance and stability maintained by adaptive processes in response to external and internal changes.

Coping Mechanisms

Strategies or behaviors individuals use to manage stress, emotional conflict, or internal and external demands that are perceived as difficult.

Long-Term Care

Services and support provided to individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities, focusing on their medical, personal, and social needs over an extended period.

Homeostatic Mechanism

The processes and systems within organisms that regulate internal conditions (like temperature, pH, and glucose levels) to maintain a stable, constant environment.