Question 1

Which of the following is not a component of a clinical record?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinical chart 
B)  Health history 
C)  Medical history 
D)  Recall cards 
E)  Radiographs 
A)  Clinical chart 
B)  Health history 
C)  Medical history 
D)  Recall cards 
E)  Radiographs D

Question 2

In the Universal numbering system, the permanent maxillary right first premolar is No. 5. In the same system, the same tooth on the same side but in the opposite arch is No. 28.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

How many teeth are present in the primary dentition?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  32 
D)  52 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  32 
D)  52 B

Question 4

Which of the following records is considered a vital record?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient clinical record 
B)  Bank reconciliation 
C)  Petty cash voucher 
D)  Canceled checks 
A)  Patient clinical record 
B)  Bank reconciliation 
C)  Petty cash voucher 
D)  Canceled checks

Question 5

The ___ surface is found on the biting surface of the posterior teeth.

Accepted Answer

A)  occlusal 
B)  incisal 
C)  mesial 
D)  lingual 
A)  occlusal 
B)  incisal 
C)  mesial 
D)  lingual

Question 6

What is an example of an important record in a dental office?

Accepted Answer

A)  General correspondence 
B)  Meeting notifications 
C)  Federal regulatory records 
D)  Cash vouchers 
A)  General correspondence 
B)  Meeting notifications 
C)  Federal regulatory records 
D)  Cash vouchers

Question 7

What is an example of a vital record in a dental office?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tax return 
B)  Patient statement 
C)  Canceled checks 
D)  Bank statement 
A)  Tax return 
B)  Patient statement 
C)  Canceled checks 
D)  Bank statement

Question 8

How many teeth are present in the permanent dentition?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  32 
D)  52 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  32 
D)  52

Question 9

HIPAA applies only to clinical records that are transmitted electronically, not financial records.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which tooth surface is closest to the cheek?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mesial 
B)  Distal 
C)  Buccal 
D)  Lingual 
A)  Mesial 
B)  Distal 
C)  Buccal 
D)  Lingual

Question 11

In a legal case against the dentist, the patient's record is not admissible in a court of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A new filing system for clinical charts is to be installed in your office. Which of the following filing systems would be most efficient for the sorting of records?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open files with colored filing labels with alpha and numeric codes 
B)  Vertical files with tabbed-top labels 
C)  Vertical files with closed-end folders 
D)  Lateral files with closed-end folders 
A)  Open files with colored filing labels with alpha and numeric codes 
B)  Vertical files with tabbed-top labels 
C)  Vertical files with closed-end folders 
D)  Lateral files with closed-end folders

Question 13

Which of the following tooth numbering systems uses a 1-to-32 numeric system for the permanent dentition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Universal 
B)  Palmer Notation 
C)  FDI 
A)  Universal 
B)  Palmer Notation 
C)  FDI

Question 14

All of the following are considered nonessential documents except:

Accepted Answer

A)  announcements. 
B)  pamphlets. 
C)  personal reminders. 
D)  petty cash vouchers. 
A)  announcements. 
B)  pamphlets. 
C)  personal reminders. 
D)  petty cash vouchers.

Question 15

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was conceived to protect electronic patient health information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements should be reworded on a patient's record?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The patient experienced difficulty holding the impression in her mouth." 
B)  "The patient was not used to the new laser system used for the procedure." 
C)  "This patient was a real problem and disrupted our entire day." 
D)  "The patient apologized for being unable to hold the impression long enough." 
A)  "The patient experienced difficulty holding the impression in her mouth." 
B)  "The patient was not used to the new laser system used for the procedure." 
C)  "This patient was a real problem and disrupted our entire day." 
D)  "The patient apologized for being unable to hold the impression long enough."

Question 17

If the patient wants his or her radiographs transferred to another dental office, a request must first be signed by that patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All data entered on a patient's clinical record should be dated, include accurate and complete information, and be initialed by the treating dentist and assistant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If an administrative assistant chooses to transmit a transaction about a patient electronically, under which act does this task fall?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADA 
B)  HHS 
C)  HIPAA 
D)  NIOSHA 
A)  ADA 
B)  HHS 
C)  HIPAA 
D)  NIOSHA

Question 20

Which of the following records is considered an important record?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expired insurance policy 
B)  Accounts payable 
C)  Employment applications 
D)  General correspondence 
A)  Expired insurance policy 
B)  Accounts payable 
C)  Employment applications 
D)  General correspondence

Which of the following is not a component of a clinical record?

In the Universal numbering system, the permanent maxillary right first premolar is No. 5. In the same system, the same tooth on the same side but in the opposite arch is No. 28.

How many teeth are present in the primary dentition?

Which of the following records is considered a vital record?

The ___ surface is found on the biting surface of the posterior teeth.

What is an example of an important record in a dental office?

What is an example of a vital record in a dental office?

How many teeth are present in the permanent dentition?

HIPAA applies only to clinical records that are transmitted electronically, not financial records.

Which tooth surface is closest to the cheek?

In a legal case against the dentist, the patient's record is not admissible in a court of law.

A new filing system for clinical charts is to be installed in your office. Which of the following filing systems would be most efficient for the sorting of records?

Which of the following tooth numbering systems uses a 1-to-32 numeric system for the permanent dentition?

All of the following are considered nonessential documents except:

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was conceived to protect electronic patient health information.

Which of the following statements should be reworded on a patient's record?

If the patient wants his or her radiographs transferred to another dental office, a request must first be signed by that patient.

All data entered on a patient's clinical record should be dated, include accurate and complete information, and be initialed by the treating dentist and assistant.

If an administrative assistant chooses to transmit a transaction about a patient electronically, under which act does this task fall?

Which of the following records is considered an important record?

The Business of Dentistry

Dental Team Management

Patient Management

Legal and Ethical Issues in the Dental Business Office

Technology in the Business Office

Office Design and Equipment Placement

Storage of Business Records

Written Communications

Telecommunications

Appointment Management Systems

Recall Systems

Inventory Systems and Supply Ordering

Dental Insurance

Financial Systems: Accounts Receivable

Other Financial Systems

Infection Control Systems

Planning and Managing Your Career Path

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Exam 7: Working With Dental Office Documents

Which of the following is not a component of a clinical record?

In the Universal numbering system, the permanent maxillary right first premolar is No. 5. In the same system, the same tooth on the same side but in the opposite arch is No. 28.

How many teeth are present in the primary dentition?

Which of the following records is considered a vital record?

The ___ surface is found on the biting surface of the posterior teeth.

What is an example of an important record in a dental office?

What is an example of a vital record in a dental office?

How many teeth are present in the permanent dentition?

HIPAA applies only to clinical records that are transmitted electronically, not financial records.

Which tooth surface is closest to the cheek?

In a legal case against the dentist, the patient's record is not admissible in a court of law.

A new filing system for clinical charts is to be installed in your office. Which of the following filing systems would be most efficient for the sorting of records?

Which of the following tooth numbering systems uses a 1-to-32 numeric system for the permanent dentition?

All of the following are considered nonessential documents except:

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was conceived to protect electronic patient health information.

Which of the following statements should be reworded on a patient's record?

If the patient wants his or her radiographs transferred to another dental office, a request must first be signed by that patient.

All data entered on a patient's clinical record should be dated, include accurate and complete information, and be initialed by the treating dentist and assistant.

If an administrative assistant chooses to transmit a transaction about a patient electronically, under which act does this task fall?

Which of the following records is considered an important record?

The Business of Dentistry

Dental Team Management

Patient Management

Legal and Ethical Issues in the Dental Business Office

Technology in the Business Office

Office Design and Equipment Placement

Storage of Business Records

Written Communications

Telecommunications

Appointment Management Systems

Recall Systems

Inventory Systems and Supply Ordering

Dental Insurance

Financial Systems: Accounts Receivable

Other Financial Systems

Infection Control Systems

Planning and Managing Your Career Path

Filters