Exam 15: Written Communications

Proofread the following business letter and then answer the questions below regarding the letter. Jeremy Brown, MD (Approximately 20th line) 111 S Main Blossom, UT 10283-1120 Dear Dr. Brown, Blossom Medical Society Meeting Thank you for inviting me to speak at the Blossom Medical Society Meeting, June 15, 200_. As requested, my topic will describe the use of the MRI in assisting providers to make a more accurate diagnosis without resorting to invasive procedures. The exact title of my speech will be sent by e-mail next Friday. Please have your office manager send information regarding the number of participants expected; time of meeting; location; and any other details that will assist me in preparing my speech. I will write or call if I have any additional questions. Yours truly, Winston Lewis, MD Winston Lewis, MD WL:AL -What information is missing from this letter?

Indicate whether the terms are spelled correctly or incorrectly. -hemorrhage

Indicate whether the terms are spelled correctly or incorrectly. -anurysm

Which of the following would NOT be considered a trait of business correspondence?

Which of the following is the correct number of lines required between the inside address and salutation?

Which of the following procedures is NOT followed after the mail is opened?

Indicate whether the terms are spelled correctly or incorrectly. -humerus

How many incorrect punctuation marks are in the letter?

MATCHING Match the definitions with the appropriate proofreading mark. -][

MATCHING Match the definitions with the appropriate proofreading mark. -#

MATCHING Match the definitions with the appropriate proofreading mark. -¶

Which of the following is the letter style considered most efficient for the ambulatory care setting?

Indicate whether the terms are spelled correctly or incorrectly. -larynx

Which of the following is correct when folding letters for standard window envelopes?

Which of the following is not a common envelope size?

How many paragraphs are in the body of the letter and are they spaced correctly?

MATCHING Match the definitions with the appropriate proofreading mark. -=

Which of the following is NOT eliminated from punctuation in the address to conform to USPS envelope standards?

Which of the following is an example of a document that may be signed by the medical assistant?

Which of the following best describes what the style of the complimentary closing should do?