Medical Transcription - Chapter 1 Study
Guide Exam And Actual Answers.
According to the standards of Joint Commission, what is the deadline for completion of a physical
examination report on an inpatient? - Answer 24 hours
State at least four skills that a successful transcriptionist should have: - Answer a. Has excellent word
processing
b. Has knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and practices
c. Has excellent spelling, editing, and proofreading
d. Has a good command English grammar
In transcribing, what is even more important that speed? - Answer Accuracy
Written or typed information set down for the purpose of preserving memory that authenticates
evidence of facts and events is a/an: - Answer Medical Records
Briefly list three main purposes of medical records: - Answer a. Help physician in the treatment of
patient and future research
b. Practice legal standards
c. Follow the joint commission
Who owns the patient's medical records? - Answer Physician, corporation, or institution
Name two classifications of information contained in medical records: - Answer a. Name and address of
person
b. Social security
Name the federal entity that provides specific guidelines for patient privacy: - Answer HIPAA (Health
Insurance Portability & Accountability Act)
Guide Exam And Actual Answers.
According to the standards of Joint Commission, what is the deadline for completion of a physical
examination report on an inpatient? - Answer 24 hours
State at least four skills that a successful transcriptionist should have: - Answer a. Has excellent word
processing
b. Has knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and practices
c. Has excellent spelling, editing, and proofreading
d. Has a good command English grammar
In transcribing, what is even more important that speed? - Answer Accuracy
Written or typed information set down for the purpose of preserving memory that authenticates
evidence of facts and events is a/an: - Answer Medical Records
Briefly list three main purposes of medical records: - Answer a. Help physician in the treatment of
patient and future research
b. Practice legal standards
c. Follow the joint commission
Who owns the patient's medical records? - Answer Physician, corporation, or institution
Name two classifications of information contained in medical records: - Answer a. Name and address of
person
b. Social security
Name the federal entity that provides specific guidelines for patient privacy: - Answer HIPAA (Health
Insurance Portability & Accountability Act)
