MA Ch 13—Medical Records Management

Which of the following statements does NOT best describe the importance of accurate medical records?

• They are essential to patient care

• They assist in controlling the costs of medical care.

• They may be released without a patient’s knowledge.

• They are needed to provide referrals.

• They maintain a conscientious record of patient care.

Which of the following is a filing tool used to track a patient’s chart removed from the storage area?

• File folder

• Identification label

• Out sheets

• Index unit

• Cross reference

Which of the following is a filing method used to identify and separate items to be filed in small subunits?

• File folder

• Identification label

• Out sheets

• Indexing units

• Cross reference

Which of the following best describes how titles are considered when alphabetizing and assigning units for filing order?

• Part of the last name

• Separate unit at the end

• Not a unit

• First unit

How many indexing units apply to the name and title, John W. Williams, M.D.?

• one

• two

• three

• Four

• five

How would Henry Patrick Hays IV be filed in relation to Henry Patrick Hays Jr.?

• Before

• After

• Depends on the birthdays

• By address to separate

When an error has been made and you need to correct a medical record, what must be done?

• Use Wite-Out® to cover the error and rewrite.

• Use a single red line and your initials.

• Cross out with a black pen.

• Do nothing and continue writing.

A unit identifies each part of a name.  The key unit is also known as what?

• No unit

• Unit 1

• Unit 2

• Unit 3

Which of the following is a coding system NOT commonly used in ambulatory care centers?

• Alphabetic

• Geographic

• Numeric

• Subject

Which of the following is NOT a type of color-coding system?

• Tab-alpha

• AlphaZ®

• Customized color coding

• Tab-beta-a