List the items of information that should be documented by the office staff when a new patient calls for an appointment.

What will be an ideal response?


-Patient's name, address, phone number, and birth date; if the patient is a minor, the name and phone number of the parent or guardian
-The reason for the appointment
-Name of the insurance company, identification numbers, insured's name, and the employer's name if the insurance is provided through the employer

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An advantage to asking the patient close-ended questions is a(n):

A) opportunity to get a detailed response from the patient. B) ability to get medical information very quickly. C) chance to get a significant amount of information. D) opportunity for the patient to elaborate about his medical complaint.

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During single-rescuer adult CPR, what is the proper ratio of compressions to ventilation?

a. 30 compressions for every breath b. 30 compressions for every two breaths c. 5 compressions for every breath d. 5 compressions for every two breaths

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Important information about a patient's medical history and present condition is found in the 

A. patient's chart. B. problem-oriented medical record system. C. medical transcription. D. medical office record book.

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It is okay to make one typing error from time to time.

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

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