211 ch 13 week 1 quiz

who is the deciding factor on how long a file should be kept ?

• The IT department sets the time limit.
• The file owner decides the duration.
• Organizational policies and legal requirements.
• the provider

what is a tickler file ?

• A tickler file is a type of financial investment.
• A tickler file is a digital storage system for photos.
• A tickler file is a method for cooking food quickly.
• avoids losing track of important dates

arranging files in alphabetical order is ?

• sorting them all out by first name and date of birth

• treat a hyphenated names as a single unit

• organizing by order

• putting them first by last name in alphabetic order

when inspecting a document that is smaller than standard size , which of the following should be done prior to filing ?

• place in a standard size sheet protector

• File the document without any changes.
• Ignore the document and move on.
• Store the document in a random folder.

the most basic filing supply is the ?

• binder
• file folder

• storing

• sorting

disadvantage of housing files in boxes ?

• they do not remain in one location and are easily misplaced

• Difficulties in organization and retrieval of files.
• Easy access to files when needed.
• Boxes provide a clear overview of contents.

the final step in the filing process ?

• label all folders

• moving

• sorting

• storing

the way patient records are created , filed, and maintained is called ?

• patient data organization
• records management system

• health information storage
• clinical documentation process

process will save time when returning files to their proper places ?

• wage

• sorting

• storing

• cabinet roller

putting an identifying mark or phrase on a document to ensure that it is placed in the correct file is ?

• coding

• labeling
• tagging
• marking