Question 1

Feeling with the fingers or hand to verify data seen during inspection is called

Accepted Answer

Palpation is the technique of using the hands to examine the body, especially while perceiving/diagnosing a disease or illness. It involves feeling the body with the fingers or hand to assess characteristics such as texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic behavior of caretakers who abuse elderly patients?

Accepted Answer

Regression to childlike behavior is not a characteristic behavior of caretakers who abuse elderly patients; it is more likely to be a symptom observed in the elderly patients themselves due to various conditions such as dementia, rather than a behavior exhibited by abusive caretakers.

Question 3

Which of the following terms means "emotional awareness of another person's thoughts and feelings"?

Accepted Answer

Empathy refers to the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, essentially being emotionally aware of what another person is thinking or feeling.

Question 4

Which of the following types of telephone calls should be reported to the physician as soon as possible?

Accepted Answer

Angry patients may indicate urgent or escalating issues requiring immediate attention from a physician, such as dissatisfaction with treatment, adverse reactions, or misunderstandings that could impact care.

Question 5

A patient's chief complaint should be documented in the medical record as described by the

Accepted Answer

The chief complaint should be documented as described by the patient, as it is their personal account of what they are experiencing or the reason for their visit to the healthcare provider.

Question 6

Which of the following filing methods make it the easiest to locate a misfiled record?

Accepted Answer

Color-coding makes it easier to spot a misfiled record because the incorrect color stands out among the correctly filed records, facilitating quicker identification and correction of filing errors.

Question 7

Which of the following situations causes incomplete sterilization in an autoclave?

Accepted Answer

Allowing air to enter the chamber can cause incomplete sterilization in an autoclave because air pockets can prevent steam from penetrating the material to be sterilized. Steam must contact the item's surface to effectively sterilize it.

Question 8

A medical record is most defensible in a court of law if it includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Accurate documentation of care is the most defensible in a court of law because it provides a clear and concise record of the patient's medical history and treatment.

Question 9

Which of the following types of pamphlets is most appropriate for the waiting room of a cardiology practice?

Accepted Answer

Literature on blood pressure and weight loss is most appropriate for a cardiology practice waiting room because both high blood pressure and obesity are significant risk factors for heart disease.

Question 10

Which of the following medications are classified as loop diuretics?

Accepted Answer

Organic acid diuretics are another term for loop diuretics, which work by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle in the kidneys. This group includes drugs like furosemide and bumetanide.

Question 11

Which of the following are denoted by the graduations on a tuberculin syringe?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following are denoted by...

Question 12

Which of the following situations demonstrates failure to observe a patient's right to informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent requires that a patient is informed about the benefits, risks, and alternatives to a procedure. Performing a procedure without discussing alternative treatments fails to meet this requirement.

Question 13

In a medical record, dyspepsia should be recorded under which of the following body systems?

Accepted Answer

Dyspepsia, also known as indigestion, is a condition related to the digestive system. It involves symptoms affecting the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach and the beginning of the small intestine.

Question 14

A seventy-six-year-old woman is evaluated because of shortness of breath. She has severe osteoporosis and a stooped, labored gait. Which of the following positions will best accommodate this patient?

Accepted Answer

Fowler's position, where the patient is seated in a semi-upright position (typically at a 45- to 60-degree angle), is best for accommodating a patient with shortness of breath. This position facilitates easier breathing by reducing pressure on the diaphragm, making it particularly suitable for patients with respiratory issues.

Question 15

A drug used to relieve the symptoms of allergic reactions is an

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines are specifically designed to relieve symptoms caused by the release of histamine in allergic reactions, such as itching, swelling, and rashes.

Question 16

When all lines begin at the left margin, with the exception of the date line, complimentary closing, and keyed signature, this letter style is referred to as

Accepted Answer

The modified-block style is characterized by having the date line, complimentary closing, and keyed signature start to the right of the center of the page, while all other text begins at the left margin.

Question 17

A telephone feature that answers calls and has a recording that identifies services available by pressing a specific number is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

An automated routing unit is a telephone system feature that answers calls and provides a recorded message detailing available services and options that can be accessed by pressing specific numbers. This system is commonly used in customer service to direct calls to the appropriate department or service.

Question 18

Which of the following patient appointment scheduling systems is based on the concept of increasing efficiency by performing one task at a time?

Accepted Answer

The Stream scheduling system is based on the concept of increasing efficiency by performing one task at a time, where each patient is given a specific appointment time.

Question 19

Which of the following terms refers to the compound effect of a drug taken over time in individual small amounts?

Accepted Answer

Cumulative action refers to the effect of a drug accumulating in the body over time as a result of multiple doses taken in small amounts. This can lead to a significant effect even if each individual dose is relatively small.

Question 20

Which of the following organizations regulates physicians' supplying, prescribing, administering, or dispensing controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is responsible for regulating the handling of controlled substances, including their supply, prescription, administration, or dispensing by physicians.

Quiz 10: Appointments, Scheduling, Medical Records, Filing, Policies, and Procedures