Please check my answers.
1.Dr. Jones used an abbreviation that no one was familiar with. What can be done to prevent this from happening in the future?
A. Ask the physician to take a course on medical abbreviations.
B.Designate an approved abbreviations list.
C.Incorporate this abbreviation into the approved list.
D.Mark through the abbreviation with correction fluid so that the physician will be alerted to never use it again.
My Answer: Between B or C
2. You're the medical record director for a new hospital. Which of the following numbering systems do accrediting and regulatory agencies recommend?
A.Unit
B.Social Security
C.Alphabetical
D.Terminal digit
My answer: D
3. The medical record number can be described as
A.the health care facility's identification number
B.a unique patient number assigned by the health care facility
C.assigned at discharge
D.assigned after the patient's initial work-up
My answer:B
4.When a hospital is involvedin a lawsuit, what part of the health care team is resposible for participation?
A.Governing board
B.Doctors involved in the case
C.Doctors and nurses involved in the case
D.Chief financial officer
My answer: C
5.Open shelves are recommended for high volume file rooms. Which of the following is a possible disadvantage of open shelf files?
A.Increased operational efficiency
B.Less expensive than file cabinets
C.faster pullability of records
D.Thirty-six inches necessary for aisles between units.
My answer: A
Thanks for the help!
1. Your answer for question 1 is correct. Both options B (Designate an approved abbreviations list) and C (Incorporate this abbreviation into the approved list) are potential ways to prevent the use of unfamiliar abbreviations in the future. By creating a standardized list of approved abbreviations, healthcare professionals can ensure that everyone is familiar with and uses the same abbreviations consistently.
2. Your answer for question 2 is correct. Accrediting and regulatory agencies typically recommend the use of the Terminal Digit numbering system for medical records. In this system, numbers are grouped by categories such as the unit or department, followed by digits that represent the year of service, month, and day of admission or registration, allowing for easy retrieval and organization of records.
3. Your answer for question 3 is correct. The medical record number is a unique patient number assigned by the healthcare facility. It serves as a unique identifier for each patient's record, ensuring that their information can be easily accessed and associated with the correct individual.
4. Your answer for question 4 is correct. When a hospital is involved in a lawsuit, both doctors and nurses who are directly or indirectly involved in the case may be responsible for participating and providing information and testimony as required. While the governing board and chief financial officer may have certain responsibilities related to the lawsuit, it is the healthcare professionals directly involved in the case who are primarily accountable.
5. Your answer for question 5 is incorrect. The disadvantage of open shelf files is not increased operational efficiency (option A), but rather the lack of privacy and security for patient records. Open shelves make it easier for unauthorized individuals to access and potentially tamper with patient information. The advantage of open shelves is faster pullability of records (option C), as they are more easily visible and accessible compared to file cabinets.