SCFHS-Style Clinical Midterm Examination||Verified
Exam!||, 2026/2027-Question Clinical Health Science
Competency Examination with Verified
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What does HIPAA stand for? - Answer-stands for the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
what are the two types of medical records ? - Answer-
paper based (PBR) and electronic health (EHR)
whcih of the following can be used to enter a health history
into an electronic medical record? - Answer-all of the
above
what is the health history report ? - Answer-s a collection
of subjective data about the patient. Most of this
information is obtained by having the patient complete a
preprinted form that is then reviewed for completeness by
the medical assistant.
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what is a diagnosis ? - Answer-refers to the scientific
method of determining and identifying a patient's
condition.
A patient must sign a consent form to release information
from his or her medical record? (hint True or false) -
Answer-true
what is a symptom ? - Answer-is any change in the body
or its functioning that indicates the presence of disease.
what is a subjective symptom ? - Answer-is one that is felt
by the patient and cannot be observed by another person.
what are examples of subjective symptoms ? - Answer-
Pain, pruritus, vertigo, and nausea
what is a objective symptom? - Answer-is one that can be
observed by another person and by the patient
what are example of objective symptoms ? - Answer-rash,
coughing, and cyanosis
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Amy Grant is describing her symptoms to Dawn Bennett,
CMA (AAMA). She states that her symptoms include a
red, blistery rash; intense itching; nausea; and fatigue.
Which of Amy's symptoms is an objective symptom? -
Answer-blistery red rash
what is OSHA ? - Answer-Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
what temperature range is classified as a low grade fever?
- Answer-between 99°F (37.2°C) and 100.4°F (38°C)
what is the temperature range for a hyperpyrexia fever ? -
Answer-any reading from 102 to 106°F (41.1°C)
what is a medical record ? - Answer-is a written record of
the important information regarding a patient, including the
care of that individual and the progress of his or her
condition
what are some types of medical office documents? -
Answer-health history report, physical examination report,
progress notes, medication record, consultation report,
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what are microorganisms ? - Answer-are tiny living plants
or animals that cannot be seen with the naked eye, but
instead must be viewed with a microscope.
what are some common types of microorganisms ? -
Answer-include bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, and
animal parasites
what are pathogens ? - Answer-microorganisms that
cause disease
what is medical asepsis ? - Answer-means that an object
or area is clean and free from disease-producing
microorganisms.
what term is used to describe practices that help to keep
an object or area clean and free from infection? - Answer-
medical asepsis
what are the microorganisms that need oxygen to grow
called ? - Answer-aerobe