List the four steps required when correcting an error made on a medical record


1 . Draw a single line through the error.
2 . Write in the correct information near the original entry.
3 . Note the error as required by facility.
4 . Date and initial the correction.

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________ means the individual was born with the condition

a. Premature b. Postpartum c. Congenital d. Birthright

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________ In the medical office, you will usually deal with a voice messaging system for both incoming and outgoing calls

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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You are assessing a young male patient who was assaulted with a baseball bat and struck once on the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. You would recognize the patient as having Kehr's sign when he makes what statement?

A) "I am having a hard time breathing!" B) "My belly hurts really bad…" C) "My left shoulder is killing me!" D) "It really hurts for me to breathe…"

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Which of the following are considered third-party (insurance) plans?

A) ?Group health plans B) Medicare C) Court-ordered health coverage D) All of the above

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