Question 1

The __________ diagnosis is temporary and is made before test results have been received.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ diagnosis is temporary and is...

Question 2

Which statement is not true regarding the reasons for keeping accurate medical records?

Accepted Answer

A)  The medical record provides critical information for other caregivers. 
B)  Effects of various treatments can be tracked and statistics gleaned from them. 
C)  The patient's family may want to examine the records and correct errors. 
D)  Accurate records are vital for financial reimbursements. 
A)  The medical record provides critical information for other caregivers. 
B)  Effects of various treatments can be tracked and statistics gleaned from them. 
C)  The patient's family may want to examine the records and correct errors. 
D)  Accurate records are vital for financial reimbursements.

Question 3

A correction to a medical record can be made by

Accepted Answer

A)  drawing a line through the entry and writing the correct information. 
B)  whiting out the entry and writing over it. 
C)  rewriting the entire page of progress notes with the error corrected. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  drawing a line through the entry and writing the correct information. 
B)  whiting out the entry and writing over it. 
C)  rewriting the entire page of progress notes with the error corrected. 
D)  All of the above

Question 4

EHR systems must protect the patient's right to __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of EHR systems must protect the patient's right...

Question 5

What is the HIPAA privacy rule requirement for the retention of health records?

Accepted Answer

A)  HIPAA does not include requirements. 
B)  Records must be kept for at least 10 years. 
C)  For at least the period of the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims 
D)  Until the minor reaches the age of majority plus the statute of limitations 
A)  HIPAA does not include requirements. 
B)  Records must be kept for at least 10 years. 
C)  For at least the period of the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims 
D)  Until the minor reaches the age of majority plus the statute of limitations

Question 6

How would you properly index the name "Jill Freeman,M.D." for filing if you had another patient with the same name but without the title?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dr.Jill Freeman 
B)  Freeman,Dr.Jill 
C)  Freeman,Jill 
D)  Freeman,Jill M.D. 
A)  Dr.Jill Freeman 
B)  Freeman,Dr.Jill 
C)  Freeman,Jill 
D)  Freeman,Jill M.D.

Question 7

Files still must be purged annually when an EHR system is used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The medical assistant should consider which of the following when selecting filing equipment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fire protection 
B)  Cost of space and equipment 
C)  Confidentiality requirements 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Fire protection 
B)  Cost of space and equipment 
C)  Confidentiality requirements 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Improved outcomes is part of which of the stages of meaningful use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 2 
C)  Stage 3 
D)  Stage 4 
A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 2 
C)  Stage 3 
D)  Stage 4

Question 10

Which section of the law,commonly known as the Economic Stimulus Package,pertains to healthcare?

Accepted Answer

A)  ARRA 
B)  HITECH Act 
C)  HIPAA 
D)  None of the above 
A)  ARRA 
B)  HITECH Act 
C)  HIPAA 
D)  None of the above

Question 11

Continuity of care means

Accepted Answer

A)  an aggregate of activities designed to ensure adequate quality,especially in manufactured products or in the service industries. 
B)  a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts. 
C)  medical attention that continues smoothly from one provider to another so that the patient receives the most benefit. 
D)  granted or endowed with a particular authority. 
A)  an aggregate of activities designed to ensure adequate quality,especially in manufactured products or in the service industries. 
B)  a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts. 
C)  medical attention that continues smoothly from one provider to another so that the patient receives the most benefit. 
D)  granted or endowed with a particular authority.

Question 12

Information contained in an electronic health record usually can be accessed from several different physical places.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The physical medical record belongs to the

Accepted Answer

A)  patient. 
B)  physician or provider. 
C)  insurance company. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  patient. 
B)  physician or provider. 
C)  insurance company. 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Color coding is used only for patients' records and not for business records.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Physicians performing consultations still must request paper records on a patient,even if both the referring physician and the consulting physician are using an EHR system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Charge capture relates to charges for missed appointments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following indirect filing systems is used by a majority of large clinics and hospitals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alphabetic filing 
B)  Numeric filing 
C)  Subject filing 
D)  Color-coded filing 
A)  Alphabetic filing 
B)  Numeric filing 
C)  Subject filing 
D)  Color-coded filing

Question 18

Very little statistical information can be gleaned from an EHR system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which statement is not accurate about correcting charting errors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insert the correction above or immediately after the error. 
B)  Draw two clear lines through the error. 
C)  In the margin,initial and date the error correction. 
D)  Do not hide charting errors. 
A)  Insert the correction above or immediately after the error. 
B)  Draw two clear lines through the error. 
C)  In the margin,initial and date the error correction. 
D)  Do not hide charting errors.

Question 20

PHI stands for "private health information."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: The Health Record

The __________ diagnosis is temporary and is made before test results have been received.

Which statement is not true regarding the reasons for keeping accurate medical records?

A correction to a medical record can be made by

EHR systems must protect the patient's right to __________.

What is the HIPAA privacy rule requirement for the retention of health records?

How would you properly index the name "Jill Freeman,M.D." for filing if you had another patient with the same name but without the title?

Files still must be purged annually when an EHR system is used.

The medical assistant should consider which of the following when selecting filing equipment?

Improved outcomes is part of which of the stages of meaningful use?

Which section of the law,commonly known as the Economic Stimulus Package,pertains to healthcare?

Continuity of care means

Information contained in an electronic health record usually can be accessed from several different physical places.

The physical medical record belongs to the

Color coding is used only for patients' records and not for business records.

Physicians performing consultations still must request paper records on a patient,even if both the referring physician and the consulting physician are using an EHR system.

Charge capture relates to charges for missed appointments.

Which of the following indirect filing systems is used by a majority of large clinics and hospitals?

Very little statistical information can be gleaned from an EHR system.

Which statement is not accurate about correcting charting errors?

PHI stands for "private health information."

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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