Medical Records

1. What is a medical record?

•   a) A document that lists a patient's personal information

•    b) A record of medical procedures performed on a patient

• c) A compilation of a patient's medical history and treatment

•  d) A document that outlines a patient's insurance coverage

2. Which of the following is NOT typically included in a medical record?

•  a) Patient demographics

       

•  b) Diagnostic test results

    

•  c) Physician's personal notes

• d) Patient's social media profiles

3. What is the purpose of a medical record?

•    a) To store personal patient information securely

        

• b) To track a patient's medical history and treatment

     

• c) To facilitate communication among healthcare providers

• d) All of the above

4. True or False: Medical records are strictly confidential and should only be accessed by authorized personnel.

•  a) True

•  b) False

5. Which of the following is NOT a type of medical record format?

 

• a) Electronic health record (EHR)

•   b) Paper-based record

• c) X-ray film

• d) Hybrid record

6. What is the purpose of a medical record audit?

•    a) To assess the quality of patient care

•    b) To verify insurance coverage

•    c) To determine patient eligibility for clinical trials

• d) To evaluate the cost of medical procedures

7. Which organization sets standards for the electronic exchange of medical records?

     

•  a) World Health Organization (WHO)

• b) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

•    c) American Medical Association (AMA)

•  d) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)

8. What is the process of converting paper-based medical records into electronic format called?

• a) EHR implementation

•    ) Medical transcription

•    c) Health information exchange

• d) Data entry

9. Which of the following is an advantage of electronic health records (EHRs)?

  

•  a) Improved accessibility and legibility of medical records

•   b) Reduced storage space requirements

•    c) Enhanced communication among healthcare providers

• d) All of the above

10. Which law in the United States governs the privacy and security of medical records?

•   a) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

• b) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

•  c) Affordable Care Act (ACA)

•  d) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)