Which Is an Example of Acceptable Authentication of a Medical

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of acceptable authentication of a medical record entry?

• A) Nurse who authenticates notes documented by another nurse who went off shift.
• B) Nurse practitioner who authenticates notes documented by the physician.
• C) Physician who authenticates reports dictated by colleagues within his practice.
• D) Specialist who authenticates his own dictated report electronically using a password.

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Definitions:

Vector DNA

Vector DNA refers to a molecule of DNA, such as a plasmid or virus, used to transfer genetic material into a cell in genetic engineering processes.

DNA Ligase

An enzyme that facilitates the joining of DNA strands together by catalyzing the formation of a phosphodiester bond.

DNA Polymerase

An enzyme that synthesizes DNA molecules from deoxyribonucleotides, the building blocks of DNA.

RNAi

Short for RNA interference, it is a biological process in which RNA molecules inhibit gene expression or translation, by neutralizing targeted mRNA molecules.