Question 1

A treatment plan is properly sequenced to address all problems that were identified during the examination and diagnosis portion of the patient visit,and can include more than one option for treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The clinical examination form includes:

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A)  the plan of care.
B)  charting for existing restorations and present conditions.
C)  progress notes.
D)  informed consent.

Question 3

Before treatment,a patient's overall health and dental status is recorded on a:

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A)  patient registration.
B)  medical-dental health history.
C)  medical alert information.
D)  consent form.

Question 4

At the completion of the diagnostic gathering process,the dentist will:

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A)  review all significant findings.
B)  present a diagnosis to the patient.
C)  develop and document a treatment plan with input from the patient.
D)  formulate an assessment from the findings of the patient's oral health status.

Question 5

A patient's medical-dental history should be updated:

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A)  once a year.
B)  every time the patient comes into the office.
C)  every 6 months.
D)  only after a major illness.

Question 6

The patient record is not considered a legal document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The most graphic and detailed form in the patient record is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  patient registration form.
B)  clinical examination form.
C)  treatment plan.
D)  progress notes. B

Question 8

Examples of quality assurance,vital to the delivery of dental care,include:

Accepted Answer

A)  completing treatment in one appointment.
B)  timely recall of patients to address dental need and documentation of when radiographs were taken.
C)  current, up-to-date emergency standards maintained by the dental team and current and up-to-date licenses, registrations, and training of dental team members.
D)  both b and C

Question 9

The medical history section includes questions regarding the patient's past medical history,present physical condition,and:

Accepted Answer

A)  insurance benefits
B)  chronic conditions, allergies, and current medications being taken
C)  chronic conditions, and allergies.
D)  and chronic conditions.

Question 10

The written medical-dental health history form:

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminates the need for a face-to-face conversation with the patient.
B)  should be regarded as minimal information.
C)  does not need to be signed and dated by the patient to certify that the information is correct.
D)  is considered to be part of the treatment plan.

Question 11

A patient who reports for an initial appointment should be:

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A)  asked to provide a social security number.
B)  asked to complete a medical and dental history, and be told why the information is needed.
C)  asked to fill out patient forms and answer questions over the phone.
D)  notified that the form does not need to be signed.

Question 12

The patient record consists of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the patient registration form and HIPAA form.
B)  the medical-dental health history form, the medical alert information form, and radiographic examination.
C)  the clinical examination form and consent forms.
D)  all of the above. D

Question 13

The patient record is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a temporary document.
B)  a permanent document.
C)  not considered a legal document.
D)  not sufficient enough to be used as a reference tool in a forensic case.

Question 14

The written policy that must be provided to all patients regarding patient right to privacy is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  PHI.
B)  HIPAA.
C)  medical alert information.
D)  none of the above.

Question 15

A written privacy policy informing a patient that an office will not use or disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) for any purpose other than treatment,diagnosis,and billing is mandated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  HIPAA.
B)  OSHA.
C)  NHII.
D)  ADA.

Question 16

Progress notes should document the:

Accepted Answer

A)  date, tooth number, and treatment.
B)  different treatment alternatives.
C)  payment method.
D)  use of insurance benefits for the current calendar or contract year.

Question 17

The dental assistant should offer to help the patient to complete the medical-dental history form:

Accepted Answer

A)  to be sure the patient is truthful.
B)  because there may be a language barrier.
C)  because the patient may not understand the terminology used.
D)  for both b and C

Question 18

After patients review the HIPAA written policy,they sign a form that:

Accepted Answer

A)  states that the patient understands the privacy policy.
B)  acknowledges the patient's receipt of the privacy policy.
C)  states that the patient understands the Patient Bill of Rights.
D)  states that the patient understands OSHA.

Question 19

To ensure patient safety,medical alerts and other precautions should be noted by:

Accepted Answer

A)  posting a warning sign on the entrance to the treatment area.
B)  writing the medical condition that prompted the alert on the patient bib.
C)  affixing an "alert" sticker to the outside cover of the patient record.
D)  affixing an "alert" sticker to the inside cover of the patient record.

Question 20

Expected outcomes of treatment and description of possible complications are recorded on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  treatment plan.
B)  informed consent form.
C)  clinical examination.
D)  progress notes. B

Exam 26: The Patient Record

A treatment plan is properly sequenced to address all problems that were identified during the examination and diagnosis portion of the patient visit,and can include more than one option for treatment.

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The clinical examination form includes:

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Before treatment,a patient's overall health and dental status is recorded on a:

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At the completion of the diagnostic gathering process,the dentist will:

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A patient's medical-dental history should be updated:

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The patient record is not considered a legal document.

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The most graphic and detailed form in the patient record is the:

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Examples of quality assurance,vital to the delivery of dental care,include:

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The medical history section includes questions regarding the patient's past medical history,present physical condition,and:

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The written medical-dental health history form:

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A patient who reports for an initial appointment should be:

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The patient record consists of:

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The patient record is:

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The written policy that must be provided to all patients regarding patient right to privacy is called:

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A written privacy policy informing a patient that an office will not use or disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) for any purpose other than treatment,diagnosis,and billing is mandated by:

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Progress notes should document the:

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The dental assistant should offer to help the patient to complete the medical-dental history form:

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After patients review the HIPAA written policy,they sign a form that:

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To ensure patient safety,medical alerts and other precautions should be noted by:

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Expected outcomes of treatment and description of possible complications are recorded on the:

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