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Which of the following information is found on the patient registration form?


A) Patient allergies
B) Use of alcohol or drugs
C) Laboratory results from another physician
D) Name of the person to contact in an emergency
E) Social and occupational history

F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

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The patient ________ form contains legal, financial, and demographic information about the patient.

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The informed ________ form verifies that a patient understands the treatment offered and the possible outcomes or side effects of treatment.

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A patient's illness and reason for this visit to the physician are found in the ____.


A) informed consent form
B) patient registration form
C) records from other healthcare providers
D) patient test results
E) patient medical history

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Important information about a patient's medical history and present condition is found in the ____.


A) patient's chart
B) problem-oriented medical record system
C) medical transcription
D) medical office record book
E) scheduling or appointment book

F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

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A(n) ________audit is frequently done by a third party if fraudulent billing is suspected.

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The reason a patient's record should not be sent by fax machine is that ____.


A) copies from a fax machine are difficult to read
B) there is no way to tell who will see the document
C) it takes too long to fax each page
D) fax machines are unreliable
E) the digital transmission from a fax machine can be corrupted

F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

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Patient X-ray and lab tests should be placed in the medical record according to facility policy, but always in reverse ________ order.

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Which of the following is necessary to release a patient's record to the patient's insurance company?


A) Physician's permission
B) Patient's written consent
C) Patient's verbal consent
D) Either the patient's consent or the physician's release
E) Verification of the insurance company

F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

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In the problem-oriented medical record (POMR) , which of the following includes a record of the patient's history, information from the initial interview, and any tests?


A) Educational, diagnostic, and treatment plan
B) Progress notes
C) Database
D) Problem list
E) Subjective notes

F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

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When you are in doubt about who is ________ to give consent to release information, you should ask your supervisor before releasing confidential medical records.

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A medical record received from another physician should be ___.


A) entered into the patient's chart
B) placed in a file in the medical office
C) given to the patient to keep
D) kept in the physician's office for reference
E) shredded to maintain confidentiality

F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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Recording information in the medical record is called ____.


A) transcription
B) description
C) dictation
D) filing
E) documentation

F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

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Kenneth is preparing copies of X-ray and lab results from Mrs. Vendel's chart to be mailed to another physician's office. He tells you that he thinks this is a waste of time, but Mrs. Vendel called and requested that the records be sent to the other physician's office for a second opinion. How should you respond?


A) "If she likes the second opinion, we may lose Mrs. Vendel's business."
B) "It's a good thing she called in person so that she could authorize the transfer."
C) "Mrs. Vendel is infamous for wanting second opinions; we do this all the time."
D) "I'm not busy right now; do you want any help copying the records?"
E) "Has Mrs. Vendel signed a written consent to have the records transferred?"

F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

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Which of the following is appropriate when correcting a medical record?


A) Black out the incorrect information
B) Place a note near the correction stating why it was made
C) Type the correct information over the incorrect data
D) Write the date and your initials at the end of the medical record
E) Erase the incorrect information and enter the new information

F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

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Information in the medical record provides a plan to follow for the ________ of patient care.

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The ________ summary form generally includes a summary of the reason the patient entered the hospital; tests, procedures, or operations performed in the hospital; medications administered in the hospital; and the disposition or outcome of the case.

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The primary problem for which a patient comes to see the physician is known as the ________ complaint.

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When is it appropriate to send the original documents in a patient's chart?


A) When the record is subpoenaed for a court case
B) When the record is going to another physician
C) When the patient signs an authorization to release them
D) When the insurance company specifically requests them
E) Never

F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Complete, thorough ________ ensures that the physician will have detailed notes about each contact with the patient and about the treatment plan, patient responses and progress, and treatment outcomes.

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