Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 107

An example of objective entry in the health record supplied by a health care practitioner is the

Answer options

• A. past medical history.
• B. physical assessment.
• C. chief complaint.
• D. review of systems.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, physical assessment, as it includes measurable and observable data collected by the practitioner. The other options, such as past medical history (A) and chief complaint (C), are subjective and rely on the patient's account, while review of systems (D) can contain both subjective and objective elements but is not solely objective.