Page 70 - ractice Exam Questions and rationales

C. Place the patient in Sim’s position.

D. Place the patient in a dorsal recumbent position.

Your response:
Decrease the paper speed.
Correct response:
Increase the paper speed.
Rationale: Any adjustment to the ECG instrument should be noted on the recording to avoid
erroneous interpretation. The paper speed should be increased on pediatric patients (who have
faster heart rates) so the physician can view each deflection on the tracing. An ECG on an infant
or child is generally performed when the patient is in the supine position. Occasionally, a
pediatric patient will become restless or distressed, in which case the ECG can be performed
from a sitting position.
A patient’s encounter form contributes to the efficiency and flow of information in the medical
office at check-out in which of the following ways?

A. Provides written documentation about medications prescribed during the visit.

B. Outlines discharge instructions related to the patient’s condition.

C. Lists codes for services and procedures performed during the visit.

D. Summarizes limitations and exclusions in the patient’s insurance policy.

Your response:
Lists codes for services and procedures performed during the visit.
Correct response:
Lists codes for services and procedures performed during the visit.
Rationale: An encounter form can be a preprinted form that must be updated annually to reflect
current codes for reimbursement. The encounter form is commonly referred to as a superbill or
charge slip in the medical office. A form would be issued during each visit (encounter) and
would provide a place to record the codes for services and procedures performed during that
visit. It won't necessarily include insurance policy explanations, medications, or discharge
instructions.
A patient with diabetes has missed all scheduled appointments in the past 18 months. The
physician requests that written notification be sent to the patient to make an appointment
immediately. This letter should be sent

A. Priority.

B. Certified.

C. Express.