ACCURATE ANSWERS
An equipment inventory lists important information about equipment purchased.
What
information should be listed? correct answer 1. Tax consequences: Larger pieces
of medical and office equipment are depreciated over 5 years, whereas smaller
pieces of equipment and supplies can be fully deducted as an expense in the year
in which they are purchased. (Depreciation is a name for the accounting methods
used to account for the anticipated useful life of a piece of equipment and its loss
of value over time.)
2. Theft or damage: In case of theft or damage, an inventory is necessary to make
a complete report to the police and/or claim to the
Before there is enough health history information, what terms might the
physician use? correct answer medical impression, provisional diagnosis,
preliminary diagnosis, or tentative diagnosis
define inpatient correct answer Inpatient is a person who is admitted to the
hospital and stays overnight or for an indeterminate amount of time, usually
several days or weeks.
eve muscles must work harder to tocus on near oblects. How can eve strain be
avoided
while working on the computer? correct answer the top of the monitor is
approximately 2 to 3 inches above eye level. Also, occasionally focus your eyes on
a distant object (more than 20 feet away) to prevent eyestrain
, Grime can be removed from a keyboard using what? correct answer cleaned with
an antiseptic wipe or a slightly damp, lint-free cloth
How are controlled substances sorted in the office? correct answer they should
be double-locked. Two separate keys should open the two different locks.
How often should these cleaning tasks be completed? correct answer Every week
How should the monitor be positioned to prevent back and neck tension? correct
answer The monitor should be placed directly in front of the user and at an arm's
length distance when sitting back in a chair.
If there is a spill in the restroom, how should this be handled? correct answer Any
spills or puddles on the floor of the rest room should be mopped up, using gloves
as needed.
Lab reports contain what type of information? correct answer specific problems
are to be filed with other reports related to the problem
Labels or color coding should also be used for biohazard waste and what other
items? correct answer such as x-ray examinations or laser treatments, are
performed in the medical office, eyewash stations, restricted areas.
Many physicians use voice recognition software to do what? correct answer
dictate progress notes and reports.