Exam 13: Managing Medical Records

Naming or ________a file is done to enable retrieval and replacement of a patient record.

Indexing rules consider each part of a person's name or title as a(n) ________.

Some practices install ________ systems to help ensure office security after hours.

When counting the years in a retention schedule, you should begin counting ____.

To help prevent possible injury, ________ guidelines for each piece of equipment should be posted prominently in the office.

The most reliable way to determine whether a storage site is susceptible to flooding is to ____.

In which type of files are patient records stored in a circular fashion and accessed by rotating the files?

The way patient records are created, filed, and maintained is called a(n) ____.

When choosing a storage facility for files, consider a(n) ____.

General filing guidelines include ____.

The filing system that is used when patients' names must be kept confidential is ____.

The heavy cardboard or plastic inserts used to identify a group of file folders in the file drawer are ____.

A numeric filing system should be used when ________ of patient information is an issue.

Who decides which patient files that are inactive or closed to keep in the medical office before sending to storage?

An advantage of storing files as paper files is ____.

The rules for alphabetizing patient names are known as ________ rules.

If a file is misplaced, what can be done to reconstruct it?

Files used to keep information such as older patient records or insurance information separate from the primary files are ____.

A(n) ________ file is a reminder file that helps a medical practice keep track of important appointments and dates and order supplies on time.

The most basic filing supply is the ____.