The Following Excerpt Would Most Accurately Be Classified as Which

question 36

Multiple Choice

The following excerpt would most accurately be classified as which kind of health care record? Dear Dr. Childs,
Thank you for referring Mr. Samuels to my office. I saw him on March 3, 2017. Mr. Samuels has a 4-month history of increasing pain in his right distal femur. He first noticed pain after being kicked in the leg at a soccer game and was evaluated in your office 3 weeks later for persistent pain. There was a soft tissue mass in his distal femur that was tender to touch.

• A) Consult note
• B) Operative report
• C) Pathology report
• D) Prescription
• E) Discharge summary

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Definitions:

Valuable

Describes something that holds great worth or importance, often due to its utility, rarity, or contribution towards achieving a goal.

Organized

Having a structured and systematic arrangement; often refers to entities or groups that are systematically coordinated, such as labor unions.

Efficient

The ability to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense, often related to processes, systems, or machines.

Continuous Replacement

A strategy that involves regularly updating and replacing resources, assets, or personnel to maintain efficiency and competitiveness.