An equipment inventory lIsts important intormation about
equipment purchased. What
information should be listed? Correct Answers 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 Answers medical impression,
provisional diagnosis, preliminary diagnosis, or tentative
diagnosis
define inpatient Correct Answers 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 Answers 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
Answers cleaned with an antiseptic wipe or a slightly damp,
lint-free cloth
How are controlled substances sorted in the office? Correct
Answers they should be double-locked. Two separate keys
should open the two different locks.
How often should these cleaning tasks be completed? Correct
Answers Every week
How should the monitor be positioned to prevent back and neck
tension? Correct Answers 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 Answers 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 Answers
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 Answers such as x-ray
examinations or laser treatments, are performed in the medical
office, eyewash stations, restricted areas.