Nursing Informatics Practice Exam

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LOINC codes are primarily used for which type of observations?

Clinical
Insurance
Nursing
Patient Satisfaction

The correct answer is: Clinical

LOINC codes are primarily used for clinical observations. These codes are widely used in healthcare settings to identify various types of medical tests, measurements, and observations such as lab tests, vital signs, and other clinical data. LOINC codes help standardize and communicate these clinical observations across different healthcare systems, which is crucial for improving interoperability and data exchange between healthcare providers. While aspects such as insurance, nursing, and patient satisfaction are important in healthcare, LOINC codes are specifically designed for clinical observations.