If You Are Confronted with a Challenge During Your Presentation

question 21

True/False

If you are confronted with a challenge during your presentation, put it off until later so it does not distract from your presentation.

Describe the documentation practices for routine follow-ups of established patients.

Explain the advantages and structure of electronic medical records (EMRs).

Know the legal frameworks and penalties associated with breaches of patient confidentiality and rights under HIPAA.

Identify the types and sources of healthcare-associated infections.

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Definitions:

Tight Junctions

Specialized structures that form between some animal cells, producing a tight seal that prevents materials from passing through the spaces between the cells.

Desmosomes

Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, acting as anchors to bind cells together in tissues.

Gap Junctions

Specialized intercellular connections between a multitude of animal cell-types that directly connect the cytoplasm of two cells, allowing various molecules, ions, and electrical impulses to directly pass through a regulated gate between cells.

Potassium Ions

Charged particles of potassium that play key roles in bodily functions, particularly in nerve transmission and muscle contraction.