Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Medical records of children who have reached legal age can be thrown away.
2. A medical records technologist works with patients in medical offices and hospitals.
3. When medical records can finally be eliminated, they must be shredded.
4. After a deadline has passed, retrieve files from storage and review each file before it is destroyed.
5. Alphabetic filing systems are the most common for maintaining patient files in sequential order.
1. False
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True
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A) It is located in the warm zone. B) It is protected from weather elements. C) It allows for rapid re-entry to the emergency operation. D) It is large enough to accommodate multiple rescue crews.
Which statement accurately describes the concept of body mechanics?
A) Body mechanics refers to an exercise program designed to increase strength and prevent injuries when lifting or moving patients B) Body mechanics describes the personal maintenance of a proper weight and posture so that on-the-job injuries are minimized C) Body mechanics refers to methods that promote using your body in the safest and most efficient way when moving objects or patients D) Body mechanics describes a process by which the EMT can gauge or estimate the type of injuries sustained in a traumatic incident
Primary coding manuals include:
a. Physician's Desk Reference b. CPT c. HSPC d. IMC-9
Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.12.a.4 which states: ________ code is assigned if the documentation states that the pressure ulcer is completely healed.
A. No B. Permanently C. Always D. Continuously