An OTA Is Working with a Client Who Is Communicating

question 1

Multiple Choice

An OTA is working with a client who is communicating through an interpreter. Which statement in their conversation would best illustrate appropriate use of an interpreter?

• A) "Please have her write her medical history, and then you can translate it for me."
• B) "Please ask her to discuss her medical history."
• C) "Do you know anything about her medical history?"
• D) "Can you tell me about some of your medical history?"

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Definitions:

Default Codes

Pre-determined codes used in various systems (such as medical billing) when specific details are not provided, to facilitate processing.

ICD-10-CM General Note

Supplementary information or guidelines provided within the ICD-10-CM coding system to assist in the proper application of the codes.

Main Term

The primary or most significant word or phrase used to describe the content or main subject of a document.

ICD-10-PCS

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System; a system used by healthcare providers to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures.