Question 1
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MEDLARS (Medical literature Analysis and Retrieval System) is a bibliographic retrieval system based a the
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Library of Congress
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National Library of Medicine
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American Hospital Association
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Americal Medical Association
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American College of Surgeons
Question 2
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The problem-oriented medical record (POMR) is also called the
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SOAP system
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source-oriented system
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traditional method
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Weed system
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none of these
Question 3
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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?
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examination and diagnostic tests
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routine personal data about the patient
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the patients personal and medical history
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the patients family history
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the chief complaint and date of onset
Question 4
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A system of patient records developed by Lawrrence L. Weed, MD, is called
Question 5
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A number such as 616.9 is used in a classification system known as the
Question 6
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A type of monthly readers guide to medical literature, published by the national library of medicine is the
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American Medical Directory
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Cummulative Index to Hospital Literature
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Cunningham Classification
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Cumulative Index Medicus
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Practical Medicine
Question 7
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Pieces of stiff cardboard that separate file folders and ber captions such as "A-AL" or Am-AZ" are called
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tabs
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guides
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references
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cards
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dividers
Question 8
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A type of file setup to remind patients to come in for regular checkups is commonly called a
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reminder file
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recall file
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tickler file
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follow-up file
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check-up file
Question 9
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Indexing is aa step in alhabetical filing that
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places a mark indicating the paper is ready to file
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cross-reference a paper
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arranges paper in filing sequence
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labels
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decides where to file papers
Question 10
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Which of the following titles is considered and indexing unit?
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Dr.
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Mrs.
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Capt.
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Sir
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Sister
Question 11
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In alphabetical filing, when the names of two or more individuals are exactly the same, the first consideration after the name is
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street number
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street name
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city
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state
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ZIP code
Question 12
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Indicate the third indexing unit in the following name: Mr. Evans Thomas Boyatsis, Jr.
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Mr.
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Evans
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Thomas
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Boyatsis
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Jr.
Question 13
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The procedure or filing reports and letters requires several steps. Which is the last or final step in the filing process?
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index the material
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inspect each record or piece of correspondence to determine if it has been released for filing
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code the material by marking the index caption on the papers to be filed
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locate the file drawer or shelf, place the papers with heading to the left, and the most currect on top
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sort the material by placing in a desk sorter
Question 14
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The system of filing that would be used in medical offie where a great degree of privacy is desired is
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alphabetical
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geographic
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chronologic
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by subject
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numerical
Question 15
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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?
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1 year
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5 years
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6 months
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3 months
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at end of treatment
Question 16
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The type of filing system that is very expensive initially and also requires more maintenance is the
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drawer type
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shelf files with doors
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rotary-circular files
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lateral files
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automates files
Question 17
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Which type of filing equipment will use more wall space and not extend out into the room as far?
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drawer files
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shelf files
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rotary-circular files
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lateral files
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automated files
Question 18
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Drug samples should be organized into categories in a sample cupboard or drawer. A good way to categorize free drug samples would be by
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tblets, pills, liquids, and creams
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injectables, oral medication, suppositories
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drug action
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alphabetically
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medication by age groups
Question 19
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The filing system that offers the most even distribution of folders throughout the file is
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geographic
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alphabetical
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by subject
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terminal digit
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color
Question 20
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Which of the following is NOT typical of assertive individuals who have the capacity for professional growth and management?
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assuming a modest attitude that lets others have credit for your ideas
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saying no to unrealistic or unreasonable demands
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speaking up for what they deservve such as a promotion
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asking employers for necessary supplies to perform their jobs well
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identifying and acquiring desirable skills for job performance and advancement