A Classification System Is Used to Categorize the Details of the Clinical

question 22

Multiple Choice

A classification system is used to categorize the details of the clinical encounter. Which of the following does a classification system not do?

• A)Group data to determine costs and outcomes of treatment
• B)Captures the level of detail necessary to document specific items at the point of care
• C)Provides data to consumers on costs and outcomes of treatment options
• D)Used in the collection and reporting of health statistics

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A brain region that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting information from the sensory organs to the appropriate areas of the brain.

Cerebellar Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebellum, involved in the coordination of voluntary movements and balance.

Arbor Vitae

The tree-like arrangement of white matter in the cerebellum that helps coordinate and regulate muscular activity.

Cerebellar Peduncles

The three pairs of stalk-like structures that connect the cerebellum to the brainstem.