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Question 37

What type of filing system is being used if records are filed in the following order: 12-23-75, 12-34-29, 12-35-71, 13-42-14, 14-32-79?

    Correct Answer:

    In straight numeric filing, records are arranged in ascending numerical order based on the entire number sequence. This means each digit in the sequence is read from left to right, ensuring that 12-23-75 comes before 12-34-29, 12-35-71, 13-42-14, and 14-32-79. This order aligns perfectly with the given sequence, indicating it is a straight numeric system.

Discussion
RaffiOption: A

Patient records are filed in strict chronological order according to patient number from lowest to highest. An example would be: 123451, 123452, 123453, and then 123454 In the Terminal Digit Filing, medical record number 01-02-89, 89 is now considered the primary section, 02 is still the secondary section, and 01 is the tertiary section. (Terminal Digit), Even though the Terminal Digit Filing is filed from right to left, it must be read from left to right for locating the Health Records: In this question, 12-23-75, 12-34-29, 12-35-71, 13-42-14, 14-32-79 Numbers 12, 13, and 14 is serves as Terminal Digits:

SwampedOption: B

straight numeric

GuilandraOption: A

Terminal Digit filing

TinamamaOption: B

This is straight numeric.

Shaun123Option: B

Straight Numeric

nanaOption: B

Straight numeric

thelaurenjOption: A

Terminal Digit

AtienoOption: A

Terminal digit is correct

MarableOption: A

The answer is Terminal Digits because the straight numeric filling starts from lowest to highest on the right. But Terminal Digits starts from the left.

Mike0714Option: B

Straight numeric

TAMARA102Option: A

Terminal digit

LapusnaOption: A

terminal digit filing

AtienoOption: B

This is a straight numeric filing

RaffiOption: A

terminal digit

PagewinnerOption: B

Straight Numeric