What Is the Purpose of Performing a Routine Test

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of performing a routine test?

• A) To detect the presence of an acute infection
• B) To assist in the clinical diagnosis of a patient's condition
• C) To assist in the early detection of disease
• D) To determine the medication dosage to administer to a patient

---

Definitions:

POMR

POMR stands for Problem-Oriented Medical Record, a method of recording patient information that organizes data around the patient’s specific complaints and medical problems.

HIPAA Act

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a federal law enacted in 1996 to protect patients' medical records and other personal health information.

Penalties

Punishments or sanctions imposed for violating rules or laws, intended as a deterrent against improper or illegal conduct.

Fines

Monetary penalties imposed as punishment for violations of laws, regulations, or rules.