Legal Medical Office Procedures Quiz

What is a Medical Record?

• A document of personal history only

• A document of financial records only

• A permanent document of a person's illnesses

• A temporary document of a person's illnesses

What are the two main categories of records in a physician's office?

• Patient's medical history and business papers

• Business papers and vaccination records

• Patient's medical history and laboratory findings

• Family history and treatment prescribed

What must a patient's history contain?

• Only the present complaints and diagnosis

• Anamnesis and treatment prescribed

• Personal history and examination results

• Family history and prognosis

What is the purpose of a tickler file in a medical office?

• To manage hospital records

• To store X-rays

• To keep track of follow-up appointments

• To organize scientific files

What is the correct way to address a physician in professional correspondence?

• Dr. Walter S. Go

• Dr. Walter Go, M.D.

• Mr. Walter Go

• Doctor Walter Go

What is the purpose of a Basal Metabolism test?

• To record hearing ability

• To analyze blood test results

• To examine living tissue

• To determine the rate of oxygen consumption

What is the main advantage of alphabetic filing?

• Direct reference and quick access

• No need for additional classification

• Easy expansion of files

• Even distribution of common names

What is the purpose of a visible filing system?

• To manage financial records

• To store scientific files

• To organize hospital records

• To locate patient names at a glance

What should be included in the body of a professional letter?

• Single spacing throughout

• No margins on the sides

• Double spacing between paragraphs

• Indented paragraphs

What is the concluding greeting in a professional letter called?

• Signature

• Salutation

• Opening statement

• Complimentary closing