Question 1

Match each of these types of medical services to the correct definition.

-Intensive care provided during an acute life-threatening condition that requires constant bedside attention by the physician.

Accepted Answer

Intensive care provided during an acute life-threatening condition that requires constant bedside attention by the physician is known as critical care.

Answer: F
 Emergency medical services are provided in response to a sudden, unexpected illness or injury that requires immediate medical attention.

The other options do not match the given definition.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

Answer: E, F
 Intensive care provided during an acute life-threatening condition that requires constant bedside attention by the physician is known as critical care, and emergency medical services are provided in response to a sudden, unexpected illness or injury that requires immediate medical attention.

Question 2

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition.

-Situation associated with the pain/symptom.

Accepted Answer

Context refers to the situation or circumstances associated with the pain or symptom in a medical setting.

Question 3

Match each of these types of medical services to the correct definition.

-Providing similar services to the same patient by more than one physician on the same day.

Accepted Answer

Concurrent care refers to the provision of similar medical services to the same patient by more than one physician on the same day.

Answer: B
 Consultation involves seeking the opinion or advice of another physician or specialist regarding the diagnosis or treatment plan for a patient.

Answer: C
 Continuity of care refers to the ongoing provision and coordination of medical services for a patient by the same physician or healthcare team over time.

Answer: D
 Counseling involves providing guidance and support to patients regarding their health and medical conditions, as well as behavioral or lifestyle changes that may improve their overall well-being.

Answer: E
 Critical care refers to the specialized medical care provided to patients who are experiencing life-threatening or severe medical conditions that require intensive monitoring and treatment.

Answer: F
 Emergency medical services involve providing urgent medical care and treatment to patients who require immediate attention due to a medical emergency or critical condition.

Answer: G
 Referral involves the transfer of a patient from one physician or healthcare provider to another, often for specialized medical care or services that the referring provider cannot provide.

Question 4

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition.

-Things done to make the symptom/pain worse or better.

Accepted Answer

Modifying factors refer to things that can make a symptom or pain worse or better, such as taking medication or changing positions.

Answer: H 
 Associated signs and symptoms refer to other symptoms or conditions that may be related to the main complaint.

(Note: The other terms listed have different meanings in a medical office setting, but they are not directly related to things that make a symptom or pain worse or better.)

Question 5

Match each of these types of medical services to the correct definition.

-Transfer of the total care of a patient from one physician to another.

Accepted Answer

Referral is the transfer of the total care of a patient from one physician to another.

Answer: B 
 Consultation involves seeking the opinion or advice of another physician in the evaluation or management of a patient's diagnosis or treatment.

Answer: C 
 Continuity of care refers to the ongoing management and coordination of a patient's healthcare over time, with the goal of providing comprehensive, high-quality care.

Answer: D 
 Counseling involves providing guidance and support to help patients cope with emotional, psychological, or behavioral issues related to their health and well-being.

Answer: E 
 Critical care involves the provision of intensive, specialized medical treatment to patients who require close monitoring and support due to life-threatening illness or injury.

Answer: F 
 Emergency services involve providing immediate medical attention to patients who require urgent or life-saving treatment due to illness or injury.

Question 6

Match each of these types of medical services to the correct definition.

-Care provided during a life-threatening condition in the hospital emergency department.

Accepted Answer

Emergency care is provided during a life-threatening condition in the hospital emergency department.

Question 7

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition.

-How long the symptom/pain has been present and how long it lasts when the patient has it.

Accepted Answer

Duration refers to how long a symptom or pain has been present and how long it lasts when the patient experiences it.

Answer: E
 Timing refers to when the symptom or pain occurs, such as in the morning or at night.

Answer: C
 Severity refers to the intensity or amount of pain or discomfort experienced by the patient.

Answer: A
 Location refers to where the symptom or pain is felt in the patient's body.

Answer: G
 Modifying factors refer to anything that makes the symptom or pain better or worse, such as medication or a change in position.

Answer: H
 Associated signs and symptoms refer to any other symptoms or issues the patient is experiencing in addition to the primary symptom or pain.

Answer: F
 Context refers to any factors surrounding the symptom or pain, such as what the patient was doing when it began or what makes it worse.

Question 8

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition.

-When the pain/symptom occurs

Accepted Answer

Timing refers to the time of day, frequency, and duration of when the symptom/pain occurs.

Answer: A 
 Location refers to the specific area on the body where the symptom/pain is located.

Answer: C 
 Severity refers to the intensity or degree of the symptom/pain.

Answer: D 
 Duration refers to the length of time the symptom/pain has occurred.

Answer: G 
 Modifying factors refer to any factors that make the symptom/pain better or worse.

Answer: H 
 Associated signs and symptoms refer to other symptoms that may be occurring along with the primary symptom/pain.

Answer: B 
 Quality refers to the nature or character of the symptom/pain.

Question 9

Match these types of physicians with the description of the services each provides.

-Provider who sends the patient for tests or treatment.

Accepted Answer

A referring physician is responsible for sending the patient to another specialist or for tests and treatments that they do not provide themselves.

Question 10

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition.

-Area of the body in which the symptom is occurring.

Accepted Answer

Location refers to the area of the body in which the symptom is occurring.

Answer: B
 Quality refers to the characteristics of the symptom, such as sharp, dull, throbbing, etc.

Answer: C
 Severity refers to the intensity or extent of the symptom.

Answer: D
 Duration refers to how long the symptom has been present or how long it lasts.

Answer: E
 Timing refers to when the symptom occurs, such as all the time, only at night, etc.

Answer: F
 Context refers to the circumstances surrounding the symptom, such as what triggers it or what makes it worse.

Answer: G
 Modifying factors refer to anything that affects the symptom, such as medication or activity level.

Answer: H
 Associated signs and symptoms refer to any other symptoms that occur along with the main symptom.

Question 11

Match these types of physicians with the description of the services each provides.

-Individual who directs the selection, preparation, or administration of tests, medications, or treatment.

Accepted Answer

The ordering physician is responsible for directing the selection, preparation or administration of tests, medications or treatment.

Answer: A, E 
 The attending physician is responsible for overseeing the treatment and care of a patient, while the treating or performing physician is the one who actually performs medical procedures or treatments.

Question 12

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition.

-Symptom/pain and other changes that are noted when the symptom/pain occurs.

Accepted Answer

Associated signs and symptoms are changes or symptoms that occur alongside the main symptom or pain being experienced.

Answer: B
 Quality refers to the specific characteristics of the symptom or pain being experienced, such as sharp, dull, throbbing, or burning.

Answer: C
 Severity refers to the intensity or degree of the symptom or pain being experienced.

Answer: D
 Duration refers to the length of time that the symptom or pain has been experienced.

Answer: E
 Timing refers to when the symptom or pain occurs or how frequently it occurs, such as at night or after eating.

Answer: A
 Location refers to where the symptom or pain is located in the body.

Answer: G
 Modifying factors are any activities or environmental factors that may affect the symptom or pain, such as movement or temperature changes.

Answer: F
 Context refers to any relevant contextual factors that may be contributing to the symptom or pain, such as recent travel or exposure to illness.

Question 13

Match these types of physicians with the description of the services each provides.

-Provider whose opinion is requested by another physician about evaluation and management of a specific problem.

Accepted Answer

A consulting physician is one whose opinion is requested by another physician about evaluation and management of a specific problem.

Question 14

Match each of these types of medical services to the correct definition.

-Providing treatment for a patient and subsequent referral by the treating physician to another physician for treatment of the same condition.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Match each of these types of medical services to the correct definition.

-Services rendered by a physician whose opinion is requested by another physician for evaluating a patient's illness.

Accepted Answer

A consultation is a medical service in which a physician is asked to evaluate a patient's illness by another physician.

Answer: G
 A referral is a medical service in which a patient is directed by one physician to another physician or healthcare provider for specialized care or evaluation.

Answer: A, C
 Concurrent care involves multiple healthcare providers treating the same patient at the same time, while continuity of care involves ensuring that a patient's medical care is consistent and uninterrupted over time. Both of these types of medical services involve ongoing or simultaneous care provided by different healthcare providers.

Answer: D
 Counseling involves providing guidance or advice, such as in situations where a physician might counsel a patient on lifestyle changes or coping techniques.

Answer: E 
 Critical care involves the specialized treatment and monitoring of critically ill or injured patients, typically in an intensive care unit (ICU) or other specialized setting.

Answer: F 
 Emergency medical services are provided in situations where immediate medical attention is necessary, such as in cases of trauma or severe illness.

Question 16

Match these types of physicians with the description of the services each provides.

-Provider who is the medical staff member legally responsible for the care and treatment given to a patient.

Accepted Answer

An attending physician is the medical staff member who is legally responsible for the care and treatment given to a patient.

Answer: B
 A consulting physician provides an expert opinion or advice on a specific medical condition, but is not responsible for the ongoing care and treatment of the patient.

Answer: C
 An ordering physician is the medical staff member who initiates diagnostic or therapeutic services for a patient, such as ordering tests or medications.

Answer: D
 A referring physician directs a patient to another healthcare provider for specialized care or treatment.

Answer: E
 A treating or performing physician provides medical care directly to the patient, such as performing a surgery or providing ongoing treatment of a medical condition.

Question 17

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition.

-Degree of symptom and/or pain on a scale from 1 to 10.

Accepted Answer

Severity refers to the degree of symptom and/or pain on a scale from 1 to 10.

Answer: A
 Location refers to the specific site of a symptom or pain.

Answer: B
 Quality describes the characteristics of a symptom, such as whether it is sharp or dull.

Answer: D
 Duration refers to the length of time a symptom or pain has been present.

Answer: E
 Timing refers to when a symptom or pain occurs and any patterns or triggers associated with it.

Answer: G
 Modifying factors refer to anything that makes a symptom or pain better or worse, such as medication or activity level.

Answer: H
 Associated signs and symptoms are other symptoms or physical findings that may be related to the main symptom or pain being reported.

Question 18

Match these types of physicians with the description of the services each provides.

-Provider who renders a service to a patient.

Accepted Answer

The treating or performing physician is the one who directly provides a service to the patient, such as performing surgery or prescribing medication.

Answer: A
 The attending physician is the primary doctor who has overall responsibility for a patient's care during a hospital stay.

Answer: B
 The consulting physician is a specialist who is called in to provide expertise on a specific medical issue or condition.

Answer: C
 The ordering physician is the one who orders tests or procedures for the patient, but may not necessarily be the one who directly provides the service.

Answer: D
 The referring physician is the one who sends a patient to another doctor or specialist for evaluation or treatment.

Question 19

Match each of these types of medical services to the correct definition.

-Discussion with a patient, family, or both about diagnostic results and instructions for treatment.

Accepted Answer

Counseling involves discussing diagnostic results and instructions for treatment with the patient and/or their family.

Answer: B
 Consultation involves seeking advice or expertise from another medical professional in regards to a patient's diagnosis or treatment plan.

Answer: C
 Continuity of care involves providing consistent and coordinated care to a patient over an extended period of time, often involving multiple healthcare providers.

Answer: E
 Critical care involves providing specialized and intensive medical care to patients who are in a severe or life-threatening condition.

Answer: F
 Emergency medical services involve providing immediate and often lifesaving care to patients experiencing a medical emergency.

Answer: G
 Referral involves recommending a patient to a specialist or other medical professional for further evaluation or treatment.

Question 20

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition.

-Character of the symptom/pain (burning, gnawing).

Accepted Answer

Quality refers to the character of a symptom or pain (e.g. burning, gnawing).

Answer: A
 Location refers to where the symptom or pain is located.

Answer: C
 Severity refers to the intensity or degree of the symptom or pain.

Answer: D
 Duration refers to how long the symptom or pain lasts.

Answer: E
 Timing refers to when the symptom or pain occurs (e.g. after a meal, during exercise).

Answer: F
 Context refers to the situation or circumstances in which the symptom or pain occurs.

Answer: G
 Modifying factors refer to things that make the symptom or pain better or worse (e.g. medications, rest).

Answer: H
 Associated signs and symptoms refer to any other symptoms or changes that occur along with the main symptom or pain (e.g. fever, nausea).

Quiz 4: Medical Documentation and the Electronic Health Record

Match each of these types of medical services to the correct definition. -Intensive care provided during an acute life-threatening condition that requires constant bedside attention by the physician.

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition. -Situation associated with the pain/symptom.

Match each of these types of medical services to the correct definition. -Providing similar services to the same patient by more than one physician on the same day.

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition. -Things done to make the symptom/pain worse or better.

Match each of these types of medical services to the correct definition. -Transfer of the total care of a patient from one physician to another.

Match each of these types of medical services to the correct definition. -Care provided during a life-threatening condition in the hospital emergency department.

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition. -How long the symptom/pain has been present and how long it lasts when the patient has it.

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition. -When the pain/symptom occurs

Match these types of physicians with the description of the services each provides. -Provider who sends the patient for tests or treatment.

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition. -Area of the body in which the symptom is occurring.

Match these types of physicians with the description of the services each provides. -Individual who directs the selection, preparation, or administration of tests, medications, or treatment.

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition. -Symptom/pain and other changes that are noted when the symptom/pain occurs.

Match these types of physicians with the description of the services each provides. -Provider whose opinion is requested by another physician about evaluation and management of a specific problem.

Match each of these types of medical services to the correct definition. -Providing treatment for a patient and subsequent referral by the treating physician to another physician for treatment of the same condition.

Match each of these types of medical services to the correct definition. -Services rendered by a physician whose opinion is requested by another physician for evaluating a patient's illness.

Match these types of physicians with the description of the services each provides. -Provider who is the medical staff member legally responsible for the care and treatment given to a patient.

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition. -Degree of symptom and/or pain on a scale from 1 to 10.

Match these types of physicians with the description of the services each provides. -Provider who renders a service to a patient.

Match each of these types of medical services to the correct definition. -Discussion with a patient, family, or both about diagnostic results and instructions for treatment.

Match each of these terms, as they are used in a medical office, with the correct definition. -Character of the symptom/pain (burning, gnawing) .