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SimChart 21 Post-Case Quiz/10 Q’s and A’s/Distinction Graded

Which of the following patients should be seen on the same day they call the medical office? A. A patient who needs a post-operative follow-up. B. A patient who has had a fever of 103ºF for three days C. A patient who needs a refill of Coumadin. D. A patient who has been nauseous for the past 24 hours. - B. A patient who has had a fever of 103ºF for three days. True or False? A clustering appointment type is when patient similar problems are booked consecutively on the same day. - True ...

"Scope of practice" is defined as the range of responsibilities and practice guidelines that determines boundaries of health care employees based on education. Each state has different guidelines for medical assistants. Where could the MA find the information for each individual state? - American Association of Medical Assistants website True or false? It is not necessary for the order to be documented in the patient record before the medical assistant can generate an order. - False Plac...

The type of x-ray ordered for Mr. Thomas is an imaging of the __________ spine. - lumbar The x-ray of the lumbar spine: __________ - is ordered as a routine procedure How many codes will be documented for Mr. Thomas's diagnosis? - 2 Mr. Thomas requests an x-ray of the lower back as recommended by the chiropractor. The medical assistant should: __________ - document the request and allow the ordering physician to determine if the test is necessary. True or false? A procedure lumbar spine x...

Which of the following patients should be seen on the same day they call the medical office? A. A patient who needs a post-operative follow-up. B. A patient who has had a fever of 103ºF for three days C. A patient who needs a refill of Coumadin. D. A patient who has been nauseous for the past 24 hours. - B. A patient who has had a fever of 103ºF for three days. True or False? A clustering appointment type is when patient similar problems are booked consecutively on the same day. - True ...

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