Exam 62: Business Operating Systems

What is the proper sequence of recording appointment entries? 1)Write the appointment card for the patient. 2)Make the complete entry in the appointment book or software system. 3)Double-check to ensure the information is entered correctly.

Which statement is incorrect concerning the HIPAA electronic safeguards?

What is the term for the continuing care program of regularly scheduled preventive appointments?

Which statement is correct concerning appointment books?

Where would you look to find expense records such as receipts and paid bills?

What is the component of a computer that actually executes instructions called?

The _____ is the core of the business side of the dental practice.

Which items should be "blocked out" on the appointment book?

With the exception of prosthodontics,why is it generally not recommended to schedule more than two appointments in advance?

What are the advantages of using the color-coded filing system?

In which record would you look to find consent forms for a patient?

Who is a patient of record?

What is a backorder?

A patient _____ contains all of the financial information for each patient or family.

Which item is the most commonly used system for patient filing because it is the easiest and follows basic rules of indexing?

Which category of items ordered in the dental office consists of materials that are relatively low cost and are used up in a short time?

What are items that are disposable or used up in a relatively short time called?

Most dental practices use ___-minute time units,because they provide maximal flexibility in scheduling,allowing for more productivity.

The cross-reference file is used in which system?

What should the staff person remember when scheduling appointments?