Question 1

Today MTs may be more involved with all of the following EXCEPT?

Accepted Answer

A) Quality assurance (Q
A)  
B) Risk management 
C) Editing documents 
D) Dictating medical information 
A) Quality assurance (Q
A)  
B) Risk management 
C) Editing documents 
D) Dictating medical information D

Question 2

Which specialized report is also known as a necropsy report?

Accepted Answer

A) Radiology report 
B) Pathology report 
C) Autopsy report 
D) All of the above 
A) Radiology report 
B) Pathology report 
C) Autopsy report 
D) All of the above C

Question 3

Voice recognition software, also known as speech recognition, automatic speech recognition, or language recognition software, does what?

Accepted Answer

A) Converts voice to text 
B) Converts text to voice 
C) Recognizes hard-to-understand voices 
D) None of the above 
A) Converts voice to text 
B) Converts text to voice 
C) Recognizes hard-to-understand voices 
D) None of the above A

Question 4

When transcribing radiology or imaging reports, what detail does NOT need to be included on the report?

Accepted Answer

A) Number of views taken 
B) Date of dictation 
C) Normal findings 
D) Radiologist's recommendations 
A) Number of views taken 
B) Date of dictation 
C) Normal findings 
D) Radiologist's recommendations

Question 5

Job opportunities should remain good for transcriptionists who are___?

Accepted Answer

A) experienced 
B) new to the job market 
C) certified 
D) employed by hospitals 
A) experienced 
B) new to the job market 
C) certified 
D) employed by hospitals

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true about transcribing chart notes?

Accepted Answer

A) They are a concise description of the patient's encounter with the office. 
B) They are chronologically listed. 
C) They may chronicle the details of a surgical procedure performed in a hospital. 
D) They may include in-person visits to the office. 
E) They may include telephone inquiries. 
A) They are a concise description of the patient's encounter with the office. 
B) They are chronologically listed. 
C) They may chronicle the details of a surgical procedure performed in a hospital. 
D) They may include in-person visits to the office. 
E) They may include telephone inquiries.

Question 7

Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report.
-chronological description of patient's illness

Accepted Answer

A)  radiology report 
B)  operative report 
C)  autopsy report 
D)  pathology report 
E)  H & P
F) consultation
G) discharge summary 
A)  radiology report 
B)  operative report 
C)  autopsy report 
D)  pathology report 
E)  H & P
F) consultation
G) discharge summary

Question 8

In order for other providers, attorneys, or insurance companies to review medical reports, all of the following must be done EXCEPT what on all medical reports in the patient's medical record?

Accepted Answer

A) Must be scanned 
B) Must be neat 
C) Must be complete 
D) Must be accurate 
A) Must be scanned 
B) Must be neat 
C) Must be complete 
D) Must be accurate

Question 9

Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report.
-elements of an H & P

Accepted Answer

A)  radiology report 
B)  operative report 
C)  autopsy report 
D)  pathology report 
E)  H & P
F) consultation
G) discharge summary 
A)  radiology report 
B)  operative report 
C)  autopsy report 
D)  pathology report 
E)  H & P
F) consultation
G) discharge summary

Question 10

Which of the following is the part of the history and physical examination report that contains information about the patient's symptoms, problems, or conditions which brought the patient to the office?

Accepted Answer

A) Family history 
B) History of present illness 
C) Final diagnosis 
D) Chief complaint 
A) Family history 
B) History of present illness 
C) Final diagnosis 
D) Chief complaint

Question 11

In order to become a CMT, you must take a voluntary examination from the:

Accepted Answer

A) AAMA 
B) AMT 
C) AHDI 
D) AMA 
A) AAMA 
B) AMT 
C) AHDI 
D) AMA

Question 12

When one provider requests the services of another provider in the care and treatment of a patient, what type of report is generated?

Accepted Answer

A) Operative report 
B) Consultation report 
C) Examination report 
D) Referral report 
A) Operative report 
B) Consultation report 
C) Examination report 
D) Referral report

Question 13

What type of report chronicles the details of a surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) Radiology report 
B) Pathology report 
C) Autopsy report 
D) Operative report 
A) Radiology report 
B) Pathology report 
C) Autopsy report 
D) Operative report

Question 14

The process of reviewing the transcribed document for accuracy and clarity is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A) Scanning 
B) Editing 
C) Controlling 
D) Cutting 
A) Scanning 
B) Editing 
C) Controlling 
D) Cutting

Question 15

Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report.
-surgical procedure and sponge count

Accepted Answer

A)  radiology report 
B)  operative report 
C)  autopsy report 
D)  pathology report 
E)  H & P
F) consultation
G) discharge summary 
A)  radiology report 
B)  operative report 
C)  autopsy report 
D)  pathology report 
E)  H & P
F) consultation
G) discharge summary

Question 16

Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report.
-number and types of views taken

Accepted Answer

A)  radiology report 
B)  operative report 
C)  autopsy report 
D)  pathology report 
E)  H & P
F) consultation
G) discharge summary 
A)  radiology report 
B)  operative report 
C)  autopsy report 
D)  pathology report 
E)  H & P
F) consultation
G) discharge summary

Question 17

What is NOT considered an advantage of outsourcing medical transcription?

Accepted Answer

A) Frees administrative and support personnel to complete other tasks 
B) Frees floor space used to support line-item expense 
C) Outsourcing companies work 8 hours a day 
D) Saves on costly employee benefit packages 
A) Frees administrative and support personnel to complete other tasks 
B) Frees floor space used to support line-item expense 
C) Outsourcing companies work 8 hours a day 
D) Saves on costly employee benefit packages

Question 18

Which of the following is a common characteristic of an MT?

Accepted Answer

A) Detail-oriented 
B) Independent 
C) Self-disciplined 
D) All of the above 
A) Detail-oriented 
B) Independent 
C) Self-disciplined 
D) All of the above

Question 19

When editing a transcription document, and you flag a certain area.What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A) It is ready to be put on a legal document. 
B) It needs a physician's signature. 
C) You are unable to interpret the flagged area. 
D) There is an incorrect spelling. 
A) It is ready to be put on a legal document. 
B) It needs a physician's signature. 
C) You are unable to interpret the flagged area. 
D) There is an incorrect spelling.

Question 20

Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report.
-temporary anatomic diagnosis

Accepted Answer

A)  radiology report 
B)  operative report 
C)  autopsy report 
D)  pathology report 
E)  H & P
F) consultation
G) discharge summary 
A)  radiology report 
B)  operative report 
C)  autopsy report 
D)  pathology report 
E)  H & P
F) consultation
G) discharge summary

Exam 15: Medical Documents

Today MTs may be more involved with all of the following EXCEPT?

Which specialized report is also known as a necropsy report?

Voice recognition software, also known as speech recognition, automatic speech recognition, or language recognition software, does what?

When transcribing radiology or imaging reports, what detail does NOT need to be included on the report?

Job opportunities should remain good for transcriptionists who are___?

Which of the following is NOT true about transcribing chart notes?

Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report. -chronological description of patient's illness

In order for other providers, attorneys, or insurance companies to review medical reports, all of the following must be done EXCEPT what on all medical reports in the patient's medical record?

Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report. -elements of an H & P

Which of the following is the part of the history and physical examination report that contains information about the patient's symptoms, problems, or conditions which brought the patient to the office?

In order to become a CMT, you must take a voluntary examination from the:

When one provider requests the services of another provider in the care and treatment of a patient, what type of report is generated?

What type of report chronicles the details of a surgical procedure?

The process of reviewing the transcribed document for accuracy and clarity is known as what?

Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report. -surgical procedure and sponge count

Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report. -number and types of views taken

What is NOT considered an advantage of outsourcing medical transcription?

Which of the following is a common characteristic of an MT?

When editing a transcription document, and you flag a certain area.What does this mean?

Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report. -temporary anatomic diagnosis

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