MA Week 4 Exam
Questions and
Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
, A medical assistant completed and signed a note into a patients electronic medical record 2 days prior
and later noticed that he entered the incorrect information. What is the proper procedure to correct the
error?
Backdate the note and initial
Create a new entry regarding the note
Delete the note
Request that the provider edit the note - Correct Answer: Create a new entry regarding the note
Which of the following should a medical assistant do to secure all operations in the electronic health
record?
Back up the information on a storage device
Make a duplicate copy of all files and place them on the office's server
Save all information in the computer on the desktop
Send a link to the office manager's email ID - Correct Answer: Make a duplicate copy of all files and place
them on the office's server
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who reports a throbbing headache and a family history of
migraines. The assistant should record this information in the patient's chart as which of the following?
Social history
Review of systems
Assessment
Chief complaint - Correct Answer: Chief complaint
CPOE stands for Computerized physician order entry? - Correct Answer: True
Which of the following conditions is defined as loss of bone density?
Osteoporosis
Osteomyelitis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Questions and
Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
, A medical assistant completed and signed a note into a patients electronic medical record 2 days prior
and later noticed that he entered the incorrect information. What is the proper procedure to correct the
error?
Backdate the note and initial
Create a new entry regarding the note
Delete the note
Request that the provider edit the note - Correct Answer: Create a new entry regarding the note
Which of the following should a medical assistant do to secure all operations in the electronic health
record?
Back up the information on a storage device
Make a duplicate copy of all files and place them on the office's server
Save all information in the computer on the desktop
Send a link to the office manager's email ID - Correct Answer: Make a duplicate copy of all files and place
them on the office's server
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who reports a throbbing headache and a family history of
migraines. The assistant should record this information in the patient's chart as which of the following?
Social history
Review of systems
Assessment
Chief complaint - Correct Answer: Chief complaint
CPOE stands for Computerized physician order entry? - Correct Answer: True
Which of the following conditions is defined as loss of bone density?
Osteoporosis
Osteomyelitis
Rheumatoid arthritis
