MEDLARS (Medical literature Analysis and Retrieval System) is a bibliographic retrieval system based a the
Library of Congress
National Library of Medicine
American Hospital Association
Americal Medical Association
American College of Surgeons
The problem-oriented medical record (POMR) is also called the
SOAP system
source-oriented system
traditional method
Weed system
none of these
The "S" and "O" of the acronym SOAP, which is a format for progress notes, mean "Subjective" and "Objective" respectively. Which of the following is classified as objective information?
examination and diagnostic tests
routine personal data about the patient
the patients personal and medical history
the patients family history
the chief complaint and date of onset
A system of patient records developed by Lawrrence L. Weed, MD, is called
POMR
MICR
ADP
OCR
IDP
A number such as 616.9 is used in a classification system known as the
Barnard classification
Cunninham classification
Boston Medical Library classification
Dewey decimal system
A type of monthly readers guide to medical literature, published by the national library of medicine is the
American Medical Directory
Cummulative Index to Hospital Literature
Cunningham Classification
Cumulative Index Medicus
Practical Medicine
Pieces of stiff cardboard that separate file folders and ber captions such as "A-AL" or Am-AZ" are called
tabs
guides
references
cards
dividers
A type of file setup to remind patients to come in for regular checkups is commonly called a
reminder file
recall file
tickler file
follow-up file
check-up file
Indexing is aa step in alhabetical filing that
places a mark indicating the paper is ready to file
cross-reference a paper
arranges paper in filing sequence
labels
decides where to file papers
Which of the following titles is considered and indexing unit?
Dr.
Mrs.
Capt.
Sir
Sister
In alphabetical filing, when the names of two or more individuals are exactly the same, the first consideration after the name is
street number
street name
city
state
ZIP code
Indicate the third indexing unit in the following name: Mr. Evans Thomas Boyatsis, Jr.
Mr.
Evans
Thomas
Boyatsis
Jr.
The procedure or filing reports and letters requires several steps. Which is the last or final step in the filing process?
index the material
inspect each record or piece of correspondence to determine if it has been released for filing
code the material by marking the index caption on the papers to be filed
locate the file drawer or shelf, place the papers with heading to the left, and the most currect on top
sort the material by placing in a desk sorter
The system of filing that would be used in medical offie where a great degree of privacy is desired is
alphabetical
geographic
chronologic
by subject
numerical
Generally, medical records of a practice are classified into three groups: active files, inactive files, and closed files. After what period of inactiity is a file placed in the inactive group of files?
1 year
5 years
6 months
3 months
at end of treatment
The type of filing system that is very expensive initially and also requires more maintenance is the
drawer type
shelf files with doors
rotary-circular files
lateral files
automates files
Which type of filing equipment will use more wall space and not extend out into the room as far?
drawer files
shelf files
automated files
Drug samples should be organized into categories in a sample cupboard or drawer. A good way to categorize free drug samples would be by
tblets, pills, liquids, and creams
injectables, oral medication, suppositories
drug action
alphabetically
medication by age groups
The filing system that offers the most even distribution of folders throughout the file is
terminal digit
color
Which of the following is NOT typical of assertive individuals who have the capacity for professional growth and management?
assuming a modest attitude that lets others have credit for your ideas
saying no to unrealistic or unreasonable demands
speaking up for what they deservve such as a promotion
asking employers for necessary supplies to perform their jobs well
identifying and acquiring desirable skills for job performance and advancement
