Chapter 26 Quizs

Jackson is reviewing how well patients are cared for at his clinic. The primary source of information he uses to determine the overall quality of care the patient receives is the

• patient record.

• encounter form.

• patient survey.

• treatment plan.

Ava visits her dentist for a routine check-up. When should her medical-dental history be updated?

• once a year.

• every time the patient comes into the office.

• every 6 months.

• only after a major illness.

Evelyn is filling out a written medical-dental health history form at her new dental clinic. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of this form?

• It eliminates the need for a face-to-face conversation with the patient.

• It should be regarded as minimal information.

• It does not need to be signed and dated by the patient to certify that the information is correct.

• It is considered to be part of the treatment plan.

Zoe visits her dentist for a check-up. After examining her, the dentist creates a treatment plan that is properly sequenced to address all the problems identified during Zoe's examination and diagnosis. The plan also includes more than one option for treatment. Is this approach correct?

• True

• False

Lily is a healthcare professional updating a patient's clinical record. Which of the following actions should she take according to guidelines for charting entries?

• using a group chart for the entire family.

• including business and financial information as part of the clinical record.

• recording the entry in pencil for easy correction.

• making the chart entry during the examination or patient visit.

Evelyn is reviewing a patient's records at the dental clinic. She needs to ensure that the clinical examination form is complete. Which of the following should she check for on the form?

• the plan of care.

• charting for existing restorations and present conditions.

• progress notes.

• informed consent.

Mia is about to undergo a dental procedure. The dentist explains the expected outcomes of the treatment and describes possible complications. Where is this information recorded?

• treatment plan.

• informed consent form.

• clinical examination.

• progress notes.

Anika visits her doctor's office and receives a written privacy policy stating that the office will not use or disclose her Protected Health Information (PHI) for any purpose other than treatment, diagnosis, and billing. This written privacy policy is mandated by the

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

• National Institutes of Health (NIH).

• American Dental Association (ADA).

Jackson is reviewing information about patient records as part of his training at a hospital. Which of the following is not true regarding the patient record?

• The patient record can be used as evidence in a legal settlement.

• The patient record is the property of the patient.

• The patient record can be used for the postmortem identification.

• The patient record can be used as a reference for appropriate third parties.

Emma is filling out paperwork at her new dental office. She is asked to provide her employment information. On which form will Emma most likely enter this information?

• patient registration form.

• medical-dental health history.

• clinical examination form.

• treatment plan.