The Master Patient Index (MPI) Saves Work Because Vital Information

question 4

Multiple Choice

The master patient index (MPI) saves work because vital information can be obtained from the database rather than rekeyed with each client visit. This decreases the possibility of making a mistake and eliminates the inadvertent creation of duplicate records. Which of the following are key features of an effective MPI?

• A)It is flexible enough to allow inclusion of additional identification.
• B)It facilitates the evaluation of client care.
• C)It locates records in real time for timely retrieval of information.
• D)It is easily reconfigured to accommodate network changes.
• E)It can grow to fit an organization of any size.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels driven to perform.

Hyperactive

Characterized by more movement and activity than is typical or desirable, often to the point of being disruptive, as in certain attention disorders.

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

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Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and intense feelings of sadness and despair that affect functioning.