In a Commonwealth Fund Study of 41 Texas Hospitals That

question 71

Multiple Choice

In a Commonwealth Fund study of 41 Texas hospitals that treat a diverse group of patients, researchers found that when physicians electronically entered patient care instructions, there was a _____ reduction in the likelihood of death related to some procedures.

• A) 10%
• B) 25%
• C) 50%
• D) 75%

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Definitions:

Minimum Wage

The minimum wage is the lowest legal wage that employers can pay their workers, set by government policy to ensure a minimum standard of living for workers.

Employment

The condition of having paid work or being engaged in a job or business.

Labor-Market Discrimination

The practice of employers differentiating among workers on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, or other non-job-related factors.

Interview

A formal conversation between two or more people where questions are asked to gather information or assess qualifications.