Question 1

An aggregate of activities designed to ensure adequate quality is called quality control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Subjective information is that which the physician observes during the physical examination of the patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A standard, nationwide rule must be followed in establishing a records retention schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

When a patient is transferred from one facility to another, __________ of care ensures that no lapses in treatment occur and that transitions are smooth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a patient is transferred from one...

Question 5

Information picked up bit by bit is said to be __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Information picked up bit by bit is...

Question 6

Entities considered essential or necessary are called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Entities considered essential or necessary are called...

Question 7

Remember that all backup systems need __________ to run.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Remember that all backup systems need __________...

Question 8

Continuity of care means

Accepted Answer

A)  an aggregate of activities designed to ensure adequate quality, especially in manufactured products or in the service industries. 
B)  a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts. 
C)  medical attention that continues smoothly from one provider to another so that the patient receives the most benefit. 
D)  granted or endowed with a particular authority. 
A)  an aggregate of activities designed to ensure adequate quality, especially in manufactured products or in the service industries. 
B)  a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts. 
C)  medical attention that continues smoothly from one provider to another so that the patient receives the most benefit. 
D)  granted or endowed with a particular authority.

Question 9

A process of electronic data entry of medical practitioner or provider instructions for the treatment of patients is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

computerized physici

Question 10

The "R" entry in the SOAPER charting method means

Accepted Answer

A)  rationale. 
B)  response. 
C)  repeat. 
D)  reinforce. 
A)  rationale. 
B)  response. 
C)  repeat. 
D)  reinforce.

Question 11

The EHR system should be backed up __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The EHR system should be backed up...

Question 12

How can the EHR function to best help improve a facility's appointment show rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The system can matrix the schedule with input from a staff member. 
B)  The system can be programmed to initiate reminder and confirmation calls to patients. 
C)  The system will allow searches for patient appointments based on a few parameters. 
D)  The system can generate a list of the confirmed appointments. 
A)  The system can matrix the schedule with input from a staff member. 
B)  The system can be programmed to initiate reminder and confirmation calls to patients. 
C)  The system will allow searches for patient appointments based on a few parameters. 
D)  The system can generate a list of the confirmed appointments.

Question 13

The type of electronic record of health-related information about an individual that can be created, gathered, managed, and consulted only by authorized clinicians and staff in a single healthcare organization is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  PHR. 
B)  EHR. 
C)  EMR. 
D)  PHI. 
A)  PHR. 
B)  EHR. 
C)  EMR. 
D)  PHI.

Question 14

Medical facilities should keep records on minors for how long?

Accepted Answer

A)  Indefinitely 
B)  Until the minor is deceased 
C)  For 10 years 
D)  Until the minor reaches the age of majority, plus 3 years 
A)  Indefinitely 
B)  Until the minor is deceased 
C)  For 10 years 
D)  Until the minor reaches the age of majority, plus 3 years

Question 15

What is the HIPAA privacy rule requirement for the retention of health records?

Accepted Answer

A)  HIPAA does not include requirements. 
B)  Records must be kept for at least 10 years. 
C)  For at least the period of the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims 
D)  Until the minor reaches the age of majority plus the statute of limitations 
A)  HIPAA does not include requirements. 
B)  Records must be kept for at least 10 years. 
C)  For at least the period of the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims 
D)  Until the minor reaches the age of majority plus the statute of limitations

Question 16

For a record to be admissible as evidence in court, the person dictating or writing the entries must be able to attest that they were true and correct at the time they were written. The best indication of this is the provider's signature or initials on the typed or EHR entry.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 17

When documents are added to a patient's chart, the most recent information should be placed on top.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Reverse chronologic order is where the most recent item is on the top and older items are filed farther back.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A filing system in which an intermediary source of reference, such as a card file, must be consulted to locate specific files, is called a(n) __________ system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A filing system in which an intermediary...

Question 20

The healthcare industry is one of constant __________, and the medical assistant is expected to stay abreast of current trends, laws, and requirements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The healthcare industry is one of constant...

Exam 11: The Health Record

An aggregate of activities designed to ensure adequate quality is called quality control.

Subjective information is that which the physician observes during the physical examination of the patient.

A standard, nationwide rule must be followed in establishing a records retention schedule.

When a patient is transferred from one facility to another, __________ of care ensures that no lapses in treatment occur and that transitions are smooth.

Information picked up bit by bit is said to be __________.

Entities considered essential or necessary are called __________.

Remember that all backup systems need __________ to run.

Continuity of care means

A process of electronic data entry of medical practitioner or provider instructions for the treatment of patients is called _______________.

The "R" entry in the SOAPER charting method means

The EHR system should be backed up __________.

How can the EHR function to best help improve a facility's appointment show rate?

The type of electronic record of health-related information about an individual that can be created, gathered, managed, and consulted only by authorized clinicians and staff in a single healthcare organization is a(n)

Medical facilities should keep records on minors for how long?

What is the HIPAA privacy rule requirement for the retention of health records?

For a record to be admissible as evidence in court, the person dictating or writing the entries must be able to attest that they were true and correct at the time they were written. The best indication of this is the provider's signature or initials on the typed or EHR entry.

When documents are added to a patient's chart, the most recent information should be placed on top.

Reverse chronologic order is where the most recent item is on the top and older items are filed farther back.

A filing system in which an intermediary source of reference, such as a card file, must be consulted to locate specific files, is called a(n) __________ system.

The healthcare industry is one of constant __________, and the medical assistant is expected to stay abreast of current trends, laws, and requirements.

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Law

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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