Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 54

A patients history includes the following documentation:
Small ulcers (chancres) appeared on the genitalia and disappeared after 4 to 6 weeks
Elevated temperature, skin rash, and enlarged lymph nodes
Which of the following procedures will be used to initially diagnose the patient?

Answer options

• A. bone marrow test.
• B. chest x-ray.
• C. serology test.
• D. thyroid scan. C

Correct answer:

Explanation

The serology test is the appropriate initial diagnostic procedure as it helps identify infections such as syphilis, which can present with the symptoms described. The bone marrow test, chest x-ray, and thyroid scan are not relevant for diagnosing the conditions indicated by the patient's symptoms.