NR 511 WEEK 1 QUIZ NR 511

Week 1: Quiz Question 1 0 / 1 pts An 81-year-old patient presents for a physical. She recently had a fall and now has problems walking up her stairs. The only restroom in the house is on the second floor. She also has a flight of stairs outside her house she has to navigate in order to reach street level, and this is difficult for her. Where does this information belong in your chart note? Plan. Review of systems. You Answered Assessment. Correct Answer Functional health problems. The patient is having trouble with her normal routine and daily life due to her recent fall, so this information belongs in the functional health patterns section. Question 2 1 / 1 pts Which one of the following is true regarding the importance of documentation? It is only important in order to bill the patient for your service. It allows you to communicate your findings with the general public. Correct! It allows you to communicate your findings to other providers and serves as a record for the visit. It is only important for defending yourself in the event of a law suit. The purposes of documentation are to record the patient's report of symptoms, PMH, lifestyle and family factors, positive and negative findings on physical exam and the provider's plan. Documentation is important for billing purposes, communication with other providers and in the case litigation. Question 3 1 / 1 pts Most health maintenance organizations (HMOs) use a reimbursement mechanism called capitation. What does this mean? Correct!