Question 1

Contracting with a service outside of the clinic or hospital with a company where a task can be accomplished at a lower cost with a faster turnaround time is known as what?&#10;A) Cost contracting&#10;B) Outsourcing&#10;C) Source efficiency&#10;D) Insourcing

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing involves contracting with an external company or service to perform a task or service, usually at a lower cost and faster turnaround time. Cost contracting and source efficiency are not commonly used terms, and insourcing involves transferring a task or service from an external company to be completed in-house.

Question 2

What is NOT considered an advantage of outsourcing medical transcription?&#10;A) Frees administrative and support personnel to complete other tasks&#10;B) Frees floor space used to support line-item expense&#10;C) Outsourcing companies work 8 hours a day&#10;D) Saves on costly employee benefit packages

Accepted Answer

The statement "Outsourcing companies work 8 hours a day" is not a considered advantage of outsourcing medical transcription because outsourcing companies can work 24/7 to provide faster turnaround times for clients. The other options are all advantages of outsourcing medical transcription.

Question 3

Important things to consider before outsourcing transcription include?&#10;A) Be sure the office and the service use compatible hardware and software&#10;B) Be cost conscious&#10;C) Have a user-friendly method of tracking documents&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

It is important to make sure that the office and service use compatible hardware and software to prevent any compatibility issues. Cost consciousness is also important, but it shouldn't come at the expense of quality. Having a user-friendly method of tracking documents is essential to ensure that the transcription service is transparent and accountable. Therefore, all of the above choices are crucial considerations before outsourcing transcription.

Question 4

What type of report chronicles the details of a surgical procedure?&#10;A) Radiology report&#10;B) Pathology report&#10;C) Autopsy report&#10;D) Operative report

Accepted Answer

An operative report provides a detailed account of a surgical procedure, including pre- and post-operative diagnoses, the procedure performed, equipment used, and any complications encountered. Radiology reports detail imaging studies, pathology reports analyze tissue samples, and autopsy reports document findings during a post-mortem examination.

Question 5

Which turnaround time has the longest time frame to be completed?&#10;A) ASAP&#10;B) STAT&#10;C) Aged&#10;D) Current

Accepted Answer

Aged refers to a task that has been waiting for an extended period, which means it has the longest time frame to be completed. ASAP stands for "as soon as possible" and implies a sense of urgency. STAT means "immediately" and is usually reserved for urgent medical situations. Current refers to tasks that are currently being worked on or are expected to be completed soon.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a common type of transcribed medical report?&#10;A) History and physical report&#10;B) Progress notes&#10;C) Pathology report&#10;D) Consultation letter&#10;E) Diagnostic laboratory report

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic laboratory reports are typically not transcribed as they are generated electronically and sent electronically to the ordering physician or healthcare provider. The other options listed (history and physical report, progress notes, pathology report, and consultation letter) are all common types of transcribed medical reports.

Question 7

Voice recognition software,also known as speech recognition,automatic speech recognition,or language recognition software,does what?&#10;A) Converts voice to text&#10;B) Converts text to voice&#10;C) Recognizes hard-to-understand voices&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Voice recognition software converts spoken words into text, making it easier for users to communicate with their devices and enabling them to dictate text without needing to type it themselves.

Question 8

Today MTs may be more involved with all of the following EXCEPT?&#10;A) Quality assurance (QA)&#10;B) Risk management&#10;C) Editing documents&#10;D) Dictating medical information

Accepted Answer

With the advancement of technology, MTs are no longer solely responsible for dictating medical information. Many healthcare providers now use speech recognition software which enables them to directly input patient information into electronic health records. Therefore, MTs may no longer be involved in dictating medical information as much as they used to be. Instead, they may focus more on quality assurance, risk management, and editing documents.

Question 9

Which specialized report is also known as a necropsy report?&#10;A) Radiology report&#10;B) Pathology report&#10;C) Autopsy report&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

An autopsy report, also known as a necropsy report, is a medical document that details the findings from a post-mortem examination, including the cause of death and any diseases or injuries found.

Question 10

The process of reviewing the transcribed document for accuracy and clarity is known as what?&#10;A) Scanning&#10;B) Editing&#10;C) Controlling&#10;D) Cutting

Accepted Answer

The process of reviewing the transcribed document for accuracy and clarity is known as editing. It involves checking for any errors and correcting them to ensure that the final document is error-free and makes sense. Scanning refers to quickly looking through a document for specific information, while controlling and cutting are not relevant to the transcription process.

Question 11

When transcribing radiology or imaging reports,what detail does NOT need to be included on the report?&#10;A) Number of views taken&#10;B) Date of dictation&#10;C) Normal findings&#10;D) Radiologist's recommendations

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The answer of When transcribing radiology or imaging reports,what detail...

Question 12

Which of the following are components of the history and physical report?&#10;1)CC&#10;2)HPI&#10;3)ROS&#10;4)RX&#10;5)DX&#10;A)3, 4, 5&#10;B)1, 2 5&#10;C)2, 3, 4&#10;D)1, 2, 3

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The answer of Which of the following are components of...

Question 13

When one provider requests the services of another provider in the care and treatment of a patient,what type of report is generated?&#10;A) Operative report&#10;B) Consultation report&#10;C) Examination report&#10;D) Referral report

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The answer of When one provider requests the services of...

Question 14

The MT profession is represented by which of the following organizations?&#10;A) AAMA&#10;B) AMT&#10;C) AAMT&#10;D) AMA

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The answer of The MT profession is represented by which...

Question 15

Which of the following is the part of the history and physical examination report that contains information about the patient's symptoms,problems,or conditions which brought the patient to the office?&#10;A) Family history&#10;B) History of present illness&#10;C) Final diagnosis&#10;D) Chief complaint

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The answer of Which of the following is the part...

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true about transcribing chart notes?&#10;A) They are a concise description of the patient's encounter with the office.&#10;B) They are chronologically listed.&#10;C) They may chronicle the details of a surgical procedure performed in a hospital.&#10;D) They may include in-person visits to the office.&#10;E) They may include telephone inquiries.

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The answer of Which of the following is NOT true...

Question 17

Which of the following is a common characteristic of an MT?&#10;A) Detail-oriented&#10;B) Independent&#10;C) Self-disciplined&#10;D) All of the above

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The answer of Which of the following is a common...

Question 18

Turnaround times for hospital reports fall into three categories.Which one is NOT a category?&#10;A) ASAP&#10;B) STAT&#10;C) Aged&#10;D) Current

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The answer of Turnaround times for hospital reports fall into...

Question 19

When editing a transcription document,and you flag a certain area. What does this mean?&#10;A) It is ready to be put on a legal document.&#10;B) It needs a physician's signature.&#10;C) You are unable to interpret the flagged area.&#10;D) There is an incorrect spelling.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When editing a transcription document,and you flag...

Question 20

In order for other providers,attorneys,or insurance companies to review medical reports,all of the following must be done EXCEPT what on all medical reports in the patient's medical record?&#10;A) Must be scanned&#10;B) Must be neat&#10;C) Must be complete&#10;D) Must be accurate

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The answer of In order for other providers,attorneys,or insurance companies...

Question 21

MATCHING&#10;Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report.&#10;&#10;chronological description of patient's illness&#10;A)radiology report&#10;B)operative report&#10;C)autopsy report&#10;D)pathology report&#10;E)H & P&#10;F)consultation&#10;G)discharge summary&#10;

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING&#10;Match the common transcribed report to content...

Question 22

Job opportunities should remain good for transcriptionists who are___?&#10;A) experienced&#10;B) new to the job market&#10;C) certified&#10;D) employed by hospitals

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The answer of Job opportunities should remain good for transcriptionists...

Question 23

MATCHING&#10;Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report.&#10;&#10;gross examination&#10;A)radiology report&#10;B)operative report&#10;C)autopsy report&#10;D)pathology report&#10;E)H & P&#10;F)consultation&#10;G)discharge summary&#10;

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING&#10;Match the common transcribed report to content...

Question 24

MATCHING&#10;Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report.&#10;&#10;temporary anatomic diagnosis&#10;A)radiology report&#10;B)operative report&#10;C)autopsy report&#10;D)pathology report&#10;E)H & P&#10;F)consultation&#10;G)discharge summary&#10;

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING&#10;Match the common transcribed report to content...

Question 25

What issue(s)must be resolved in the physical transition from existing paper records to electronic health records?&#10;A) The process by which the material is copyedited.&#10;B) How much of the paper chart to convert.&#10;C) How to make the majority of the clinical history available to the physician.&#10;D) Both b & c

Accepted Answer

The answer of What issue(s)must be resolved in the physical...

Question 26

MATCHING&#10;Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report.&#10;&#10;elements of an H & P&#10;A)radiology report&#10;B)operative report&#10;C)autopsy report&#10;D)pathology report&#10;E)H & P&#10;F)consultation&#10;G)discharge summary&#10;

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING&#10;Match the common transcribed report to content...

Question 27

MATCHING&#10;Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report.&#10;&#10;surgical procedure and sponge count&#10;A)radiology report&#10;B)operative report&#10;C)autopsy report&#10;D)pathology report&#10;E)H & P&#10;F)consultation&#10;G)discharge summary&#10;

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING&#10;Match the common transcribed report to content...

Question 28

MATCHING&#10;Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report.&#10;&#10;number and types of views taken&#10;A)radiology report&#10;B)operative report&#10;C)autopsy report&#10;D)pathology report&#10;E)H & P&#10;F)consultation&#10;G)discharge summary&#10;

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING&#10;Match the common transcribed report to content...

Question 29

MATCHING&#10;Match the common transcribed report to content found within the report.&#10;&#10;patient's history of hospital admissions&#10;A)radiology report&#10;B)operative report&#10;C)autopsy report&#10;D)pathology report&#10;E)H & P&#10;F)consultation&#10;G)discharge summary&#10;

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING&#10;Match the common transcribed report to content...

Deck 16: Medical Documents