Chapter 4: Medical Records Flashcards
Custody of health records is generally vested in the medical department. On ships without a medical department representative, an individual retains custody of the record until which of the following times, if any?
- Transfer
- Transfer with verification every 6 months
- Transfer with annual verification
- Never
Never
When a member is hospitalized in a foreign nation and the ship departs port, the health record is?
- Retained on board
- Turned over to the hospital
- Forwarded to the nearest U.S. consulate or embassy
- Turned over to another U.S. vessel in port
Forwarded to the nearest U.S. consulate or embassy
The health record jacket of PO3 Walter T. Door, 333-44-5555, would be what color? Blue Almond Orange Pink
Blue
The health jackets of flag or general officers should be annotated to reflect their rank.
True
False
True
TRUE OR FALSE: When a HREC is opened on a service member, the member should be directed to read and sign the Privacy Act Statement inside the back cover of the HREC.
True
Entries to the Chronological Record of Medical Care, SF600, when not typewritten, should be made in which color(s) of ink?
- Blue
- Black or blue-black
- Red
- Ink color is irrelevant
Black or blue-black
What is the preferred form on which to record admission to the hospital?
- SF 509, Medical Record-Progress Report
- SF 600, Chronological Record of Medical Care
- NAVMED 6150/4, Abstract of Service and Medical History
- NAVMED 6450/20, Summary of Care
SF 509, Medical Record-Progress Report
A health record is opened in which of the following cases?
- When a member returns to active duty from the retired list
- When the original record has been lost
- When first becoming a member of the naval service
- In all the above cases
In all the above cases
A well known research group requests medical informtion to use as part of the basis of a study it is performing. What action, if any, should be taken prior to release?
- None; an individual’s medical information may not be released
- Commanding officer of the MTF should release information immediately
- Commanding officer of the MTF should check with the Judge Advocate General for advice
- Commanding officer of the MTF should forward the request to BUMED for guidance
Commanding officer of the MTF should forward the request to BUMED for guidance
In which of the following circumstance should the health record be verified?
- Reporting to a new command
- When transferring
- Annually
- All of the above
All of the above
Under which of the following circumstances would a member’s health record NOT be closed?
- Transfers to a new duty station
- Transfers to the Fleet Reserve
- Placed on the retired list
- Declared missing in action
Transfers to a new duty station
On which of the following documents would a notation be made concerning a member’s status as a deserter?
- SF600
- NAVMED 6100/1
- NAVMED 6150/2
- Both 1 and 3
SF600
TRUE OR FALSE: A member separated for disability should receive a copy of the HREC to present to the VA so that the member’s claim can be processed expeditiously.
False
Which of the following FMP codes will be placed in the two diamonds preceding the SSN for an active duty member?
- 01
- 20
- 30
- 60
20
Which of the following phrases is written in the lower portion of the patient’s identification box for retired 0-7 and above personnel?
- “VIP”
- “ADMIRAL”
- “FLAG/GENERAL OFFICER”
- “ATTENTION ON DECK”
“FLAG/GENERAL OFFICER”