Handling Client Information

Question 1

What time period does a medical record cover?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a patient’s entire medical history, spanning years

Question 2

What time period does a medical chart cover?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a specific and short time period, such as a hospital stay

Question 3

Which of the following would be found in the clinical section of a medical record? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

lab test results; notes from specialists; hospital chart pages

Question 4

Which of the following are advantages of EMRs? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

easy to share with other medical professionals; improved accuracy of diagnoses

Question 5

Which of the following are disadvantages of EMRs? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

increased security risk; compatible computer systems needed in offices

Handling Client Information Answers