Explain how to correct a medical record that contains an entry that is for another patient

What will be an ideal response?


When an entire entry is in error, which can happen if the medical assistant, nurse, or physician accidentally charts in the wrong patient's chart, the author should draw a single line through the entire entry, make a notation such as "Wrong patient's chart," and include the date and the author's initials and credentials.

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Which of the following describes the condition of having an abnormally high body temperature?

A) Septic shock B) Hyperdynamic state C) Heat shock D) Hyperthermia

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It is not normal to ever have dark melanin spots appear on the gingiva.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A low forcep delivery is reported with code ________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Each of the following statements regarding dental x-ray film speed is true except one. Which one is the exception?

A) E-speed film is the fastest film speed currently available. B) Film speed is printed on the back side of each individual film packet. C) Trademark names like "Insight" or "Ultra" are not film speeds. D) Film speeds slower than D are no longer used.

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