Chapter 10 & 11 Review
How would you properly index the name "Jill Freeman, M.D." for filing if you had another patient with the same name but without the title? A) Dr. Jill Freeman B) Freeman, Dr. Jill C) Freeman, Jill D) Freeman, Jill M.D.
D) Freeman, Jill M.D.
How would you properly index the name "Amanda M. Stiles-Duncan" for filing? A) Stilesduncan, Amanda M. B) Stiles Duncan, Amanda M. C) Duncanstiles, Amanda M. D) Duncan, Amanda M. Stiles
A) Stilesduncan, Amanda M.
What is the most important reason for telling the physician when a charting error is discovered later? A) to protect the patient's health and well-being B) to protect the medical assistant's job C) to make sure the medical assistant is not accused of making the error D) to keep the patient from discovering the error
A) to protect the patient's health and well-being
Which of the following is not objective information? A) progress notes B) family history C) diagnosis D) physical examination and findings
B) family history
A filing system in which an intermediary source of reference, such as a file card, must be consulted to locate specific files is called a(n) __________ system. A) shelf filing B) indirect filing C) direct filing D) shingling
B) indirect filing
Who is the legal owner of the information stored in a patient's medical record? A) the patient B) the physician or agency where services were provided C) the patient's insurance company D) both the patient and the physician
B) the physician or agency where services were provided
Continuity of care means 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
C) medical attention that continues smoothly from one provider to another so that the patient receives the most benefit
Information that is gained by questioning the patient or that is taken from a form is called _____________ information. A) confidential B) subjective C) objective D) necessary
C) objective
Which of the following is not a method of organizing a medical record? A) source oriented B) problem oriented C) progressively D) chronologically
C) progressively
Which statement is not true regarding the reasons for keeping accurate medical records? A) the medical record provides critical information for other caregivers B) effects of various treatments can be tracked and statistics gleaned from them C) the patient's family may want to examine the records and correct errors D) accurate records are vital for financial reimbursements
C) the patient's family may want to examine the records and correct errors
Which of the following are common types of filing equipment found in a medical office? A) rotary circular files B) lateral files C) automated files D) all of the above
D) all of the above
Which of the following is not a advantage of color-coded filing systems? A) patient charts can be found quickly B) it is easy to tell when a file has been misplaced C) patient charts can be re-filed quickly D) all of the above are advantages
D) all of the above are advantages
Which of the following is not needed when describing a patient's chief complaint? A) remedies the patient has tried to relieve symptoms B) the duration of pain C) the time when symptoms were first noticed D) how many family members are healthy
D) how many family members are healthy