The Destruction of Records _____

question 4

Multiple Choice

The destruction of records _____.

• A) Can be done when requests for the production of documents legally endangers an organization
• B) Is performed at the discretion of the health information manager due to storage concerns
• C) May be performed in the regular course of business following a specified retention period
• D) Should never be performed so that the integrity of patient care is consistently maintained

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Definitions:

Heart Failure

A chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body's needs.

Lithium

A chemical element used as medication to treat mood disorders, including bipolar disorder.

Pharyngitis

An inflammatory condition of the throat (pharynx) causing soreness, often due to an infection.

Mydriasis

Dilation of the pupils of the eyes, which can be caused by disease, trauma, or the use of certain drugs.