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ess 301 exam Questions and Correct Answers
SOAP notes Ans: subjective, objective, assessment, plan
EMR Ans: electronic medical record
more narrowly focused detailed history
EHR Ans: electronic health record
more broad "snap shot" of history
popular EHR companies Ans: cerner, epic, all scripts
paper vs electronic documentation Ans: if providers can show
meaningful use they can get financial support
government incentives to switch to electronic documentation Ans:
3 phase program
began in 2011-2012
medical history form Ans: longer version of health history form
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can be filled out by the individual or they can be asked questions
use judgement
ask if they would like assistance
health screening form Ans: shorter version of medical history
form
not to be used with high risk patient or patient with doctor
prescribed exercise
informed consent document should include Ans: purpose and
explanation of the test
clients risks and discomforts
responsibilities of the client
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benefits to be expected
inquiries
use of medical records
freedom of consent
physician release forms Ans: not needed by those that do not
need medical clearance
fitness assessment form Ans: allows recording of VO2 max, 1RM,
flexibility, etc.
fitness goals Ans: keep goals limited to start out with
"likert scale" to rate commitment/importance to goals
fitness contract Ans: not a binding contract
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ess 301 exam Questions and Correct Answers
SOAP notes Ans: subjective, objective, assessment, plan
EMR Ans: electronic medical record
more narrowly focused detailed history
EHR Ans: electronic health record
more broad "snap shot" of history
popular EHR companies Ans: cerner, epic, all scripts
paper vs electronic documentation Ans: if providers can show
meaningful use they can get financial support
government incentives to switch to electronic documentation Ans:
3 phase program
began in 2011-2012
medical history form Ans: longer version of health history form
© 2025 All rights reserved
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can be filled out by the individual or they can be asked questions
use judgement
ask if they would like assistance
health screening form Ans: shorter version of medical history
form
not to be used with high risk patient or patient with doctor
prescribed exercise
informed consent document should include Ans: purpose and
explanation of the test
clients risks and discomforts
responsibilities of the client
© 2025 All rights reserved
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benefits to be expected
inquiries
use of medical records
freedom of consent
physician release forms Ans: not needed by those that do not
need medical clearance
fitness assessment form Ans: allows recording of VO2 max, 1RM,
flexibility, etc.
fitness goals Ans: keep goals limited to start out with
"likert scale" to rate commitment/importance to goals
fitness contract Ans: not a binding contract
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