Which of the Following Is Appropriate for Conducting a Successful

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is appropriate for conducting a successful interview?

• A) Tell the patient that you "need to take a history"
• B) Avoid the use of icebreakers
• C) Give the patient your opinion about a diagnosis
• D) Ask leading questions so the patient knows the right answer
• E) Assist the patient to a private room and close the door

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Definitions:

Allowances for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that reduces the total amount of accounts receivable to reflect the portion that is estimated not to be collected.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, minus the estimated costs of completion and the costs necessary to make the sale.

Bad Debt Expense

A provision for accounts receivable that are considered unlikely to be collected.

Percentage of Credit Sales

An accounting method used to estimate bad debts expense by applying a fixed percentage to the total credit sales of a period.