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RCMultiple Choice

Laboratory Procedure — Cumulative exam

Question 4 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science

What would be the most likely consequence of incorrectly documenting test results?

Answer
A
Laboratories would have more automated equipment.
B
Patients would receive improper treatment.
C
Laboratories would have less automated equipment.
D
Patients would have faster test results.

Explanation

Incorrectly documenting test results can cause a patient's health information to be inaccurate. A healthcare provider might then make decisions based on the wrong results, leading to improper treatment. The amount of laboratory automation or the speed of testing would not be the direct consequence.

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