CPMS Diagnostic Testing and Procedures Documentation

Question 1

When documenting a 12-lead ECG order in the EHR, which element is most important for the medical scribe to capture?

Accepted Answer

The indication or clinical reason for the test

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The patient's insurance provider

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The name of the nursing staff present

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The room number where the test was performed

Question 2

A physician orders a complete blood count (CBC). Where in the EHR should the scribe document this order?

Accepted Answer

In the orders/order entry section

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In the assessment section

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In the history of present illness

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In the review of systems

Question 3

A radiologist's interpretation of a chest X-ray reads 'No acute cardiopulmonary process.' The scribe should document this result in which section of the note?

Accepted Answer

Results/data section or under pertinent findings

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Chief complaint

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Assessment and plan

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History of present illness

Question 4

Which abbreviation correctly indicates that a urine culture result should be checked later by the provider?

Accepted Answer

F/U pending

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NPO

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STAT

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PRN

Question 5

When a physician interprets point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) findings verbally, the scribe's primary role is to:

Accepted Answer

Accurately transcribe the physician's real-time findings into the note

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Perform the ultrasound probe placement

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Contact the radiology department for a second opinion

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Calculate the patient's risk score based on findings

Question 6

A troponin result returns critically elevated during a patient encounter. The scribe should:

Accepted Answer

Document the result and flag the physician's attention per facility protocol

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Immediately alert the patient about the result

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File the result and continue documentation without interruption

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Contact the laboratory to repeat the test

Question 7

When documenting a lumbar spine MRI report, the scribe should note which of the following details?

Accepted Answer

The radiologist's name, date of report, and key findings

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The MRI machine manufacturer and model number

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The patient's copay amount for the study

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The contrast dye batch number used