________ Is the First Step in Developing a Multi-Item Scale

question 90

Multiple Choice

________ is the first step in developing a multi-item scale.________ is the last step.

• A)Generate an initial pool of items;Prepare the final scale
• B)Develop a theory;Prepare a final scale
• C)Develop a theory;Develop a purified scale
• D)Generate an initial pool of items;Develop a purified scale

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Definitions:

Outpatient Coders

Professionals who specialize in coding the medical records of patients who receive services in a healthcare facility but do not stay overnight.

Diagnosis Code

A specific code used in healthcare settings to classify and record diseases, symptoms, and conditions.

Admission Diagnoses

Initial diagnoses made when a patient is admitted to a healthcare facility, guiding initial treatment plans.

Complications

Unforeseen problems or conditions that arise during the course of a disease, treatment, or medical procedure, making the situation more difficult to manage.