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Question 1Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

Which document provides the internationally harmonized set of ethical and scientific quality standards for designing, conducting, recording, and reporting trials involving human subjects?

  1. Declaration of Helsinki
  2. 21 CFR Part 11
  3. ISO 14155
  4. ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice Correct answer.

Explanation

ICH E6 is the harmonized Good Clinical Practice guideline adopted across ICH regions. It defines the unified standard for trial conduct and the responsibilities of sponsors, investigators, and IRBs/IECs.

Question 2Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

In the ICH E6 framework, who has the ultimate responsibility for the initiation, management, and financing of a clinical trial?

  1. The institutional review board
  2. The principal investigator
  3. The sponsor Correct answer.
  4. The contract research organization

Explanation

Under GCP, the sponsor holds overall responsibility for initiating, managing, and financing the trial and for ensuring quality systems are in place. Investigators, IRBs, and CROs carry delegated or oversight roles.

Question 3Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

What is the primary purpose of an institutional review board (IRB) or independent ethics committee (IEC)?

  1. To verify the financial viability of the sponsor
  2. To safeguard the rights, safety, and well-being of trial subjects Correct answer.
  3. To statistically analyze the trial results
  4. To manufacture the investigational product

Explanation

IRBs and IECs exist to protect human subjects by reviewing trial protocols, informed consent, and investigator qualifications before and during the trial. Their mandate is ethical oversight, not commercial or analytical functions.

Question 4Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

Under GCP, which element must be obtained from a subject before any trial-related procedure begins?

  1. A completed case report form
  2. An insurance certificate
  3. Written informed consent Correct answer.
  4. A laboratory screening result

Explanation

Informed consent must be documented before any trial-specific procedure is performed on a subject. This protects autonomy and is a foundational GCP requirement.

Question 5Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

Which body issues guidance documents that, while not legally binding in the US, represent the FDA's current thinking on a topic?

  1. Code of Federal Regulations
  2. Federal Register final rules
  3. FDA guidance documents Correct answer.
  4. United States Code statutes

Explanation

FDA guidance documents describe the agency's current interpretation of or approach to a topic and are nonbinding recommendations. Statutes and regulations, by contrast, carry legal force.

Question 6Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

Which regulation sets out the requirements for institutional review boards that review clinical investigations in the United States?

  1. 21 CFR Part 50
  2. 21 CFR Part 56 Correct answer.
  3. 21 CFR Part 312
  4. 21 CFR Part 11

Explanation

21 CFR Part 56 contains the IRB regulations governing board membership, functions, and operations. Part 50 covers protection of human subjects and informed consent.

Question 7Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

What does the principle of beneficence require in the conduct of clinical research?

  1. Publishing all trial results regardless of outcome
  2. Maximizing anticipated benefits while minimizing potential harms Correct answer.
  3. Selecting subjects solely on availability
  4. Ensuring equal enrollment across all demographic groups

Explanation

Beneficence is an ethical principle requiring that research maximize possible benefits and minimize possible harms. It underpins risk-benefit assessment in protocol design.

Question 8Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

Which term describes the systematic and independent examination of trial-related activities and documents to determine whether they were conducted and recorded according to the protocol, SOPs, GCP, and applicable regulations?

  1. Validation
  2. Audit Correct answer.
  3. Monitoring
  4. Inspection

Explanation

An audit is an independent, systematic examination of trial activities and records, typically performed by the sponsor's quality assurance function. Monitoring is an ongoing sponsor review, and inspection is a regulatory review.

Question 9Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

A sponsor wants to transfer some trial management duties to a contract research organization. Under GCP, what must occur for this transfer to be acceptable?

  1. The CRO must be a government agency
  2. The investigator must sign the sponsor's financial disclosure
  3. The IRB must perform the transferred tasks itself
  4. The transfer must be documented in writing and the sponsor retains ultimate responsibility Correct answer.

Explanation

GCP allows sponsors to delegate duties to a CRO, but the delegation must be documented in writing and the sponsor remains ultimately responsible for trial quality and integrity.

Question 10Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

A subject wishes to withdraw from a trial after receiving several doses of the investigational product. According to GCP, which action is most appropriate?

  1. Require the subject to complete all remaining visits
  2. Continue collecting follow-up data without the subject's knowledge
  3. Discard all data collected from the subject immediately
  4. Honor the withdrawal and clarify whether the subject permits use of already collected data Correct answer.

Explanation

Subjects may withdraw at any time without penalty, and the investigator should ascertain and document the subject's preferences about continued use of data already collected. Data already collected may still be used if the subject consents.

Question 11Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

Which of the following best describes the role of a monitor in a clinical trial?

  1. To independently audit the sponsor's quality system
  2. To approve protocol amendments on behalf of the IRB
  3. To oversee the progress of the trial and verify source data against case report forms Correct answer.
  4. To manufacture and label the investigational product

Explanation

Monitors act on behalf of the sponsor to oversee trial progress, verify that data reported in CRFs are accurate and complete relative to source documents, and confirm compliance with the protocol and GCP.

Question 12Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

A study team plans to use an electronic system to capture and store trial data. Which regulation specifically addresses the use of electronic records and electronic signatures in FDA-regulated activities?

  1. 21 CFR Part 50
  2. 21 CFR Part 312
  3. 21 CFR Part 11 Correct answer.
  4. 21 CFR Part 56

Explanation

21 CFR Part 11 establishes criteria under which electronic records and signatures are considered trustworthy and reliable equivalents of paper records. The other parts address consent, IRBs, and IND applications respectively.

Question 13Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

A principal investigator is asked to enroll a subject who does not meet a key inclusion criterion but who could benefit from the therapy. What is the most appropriate action under GCP?

  1. Enroll the subject and note the deviation later
  2. Alter the eligibility data to satisfy the criterion
  3. Enroll the subject without informing the sponsor
  4. Do not enroll the subject unless the protocol allows a documented exception approved per regulations Correct answer.

Explanation

Enrollment must follow the approved protocol; deviations are generally only permissible when they protect subject safety or when the protocol and applicable regulations permit a documented exception approved by the sponsor and IRB.

Question 14Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

Which of the following is a required element of the informed consent document under GCP and the Common Rule?

  1. The sponsor's internal budget
  2. The statistical analysis plan
  3. A description of foreseeable risks and discomforts Correct answer.
  4. The monitor's contact information

Explanation

Informed consent must describe the reasonably foreseeable risks and discomforts so the subject can make an informed decision. Internal sponsor documents are not required consent elements.

Question 15Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

What is the primary function of a Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) in a clinical trial?

  1. To obtain informed consent from subjects
  2. To conduct the sponsor's quality audit
  3. To periodically review accumulating safety and efficacy data and recommend whether the trial should continue Correct answer.
  4. To prepare the case report forms

Explanation

A DSMB is an independent committee that reviews accumulating data at intervals to assess safety and, where applicable, efficacy, and to recommend continuation, modification, or termination.

Question 16Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

Under the Common Rule, which of the following would most likely qualify for exemption from IRB review?

  1. A randomized trial of a new investigational drug
  2. A study involving prisoners as subjects
  3. Anonymous survey research with adults involving minimal risk Correct answer.
  4. Research that collects identifiable sensitive health information with risk of harm

Explanation

Certain minimal-risk research, such as anonymous surveys, can qualify for exemption categories under the Common Rule. Drug trials, prisoner research, and identifiable sensitive data with risk generally require IRB review.

Question 17Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

Which statement best describes the purpose of a protocol deviation log maintained by the site?

  1. To capture the informed consent discussion verbatim
  2. To document departures from the approved protocol and the actions taken to address them Correct answer.
  3. To list the credentials of all site staff
  4. To record the sponsor's financial payments to the site

Explanation

A deviation log documents instances where trial conduct departed from the approved protocol, along with corrective actions, supporting sponsor oversight and regulatory compliance.

Question 18Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

A site discovers that a subject signed the consent form but the date was left blank. What is the most appropriate corrective action?

  1. Backdate the consent form to the first visit date
  2. Document the finding and follow the site's SOP and sponsor guidance to remediate the consent documentation Correct answer.
  3. Ignore the issue because consent was verbally obtained
  4. Discard the consent form and create a new one

Explanation

Documentation errors in consent should be identified, documented, and remediated according to SOPs and sponsor guidance, with corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence. Falsifying or discarding records is never acceptable.

Question 19Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

Which of the following best characterizes the relationship between the Declaration of Helsinki and ICH E6 GCP?

  1. Both documents apply only to device trials
  2. Helsinki supersedes ICH E6 in all ICH regions
  3. Helsinki states broad ethical principles, while ICH E6 provides detailed operational standards for trial conduct Correct answer.
  4. ICH E6 is an ethical statement with no operational content

Explanation

The Declaration of Helsinki articulates fundamental ethical principles for human research, whereas ICH E6 translates these into detailed operational standards for sponsors, investigators, and IRBs. They are complementary rather than identical in scope.

Question 20Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

A sponsor learns of a serious and unexpected suspected adverse reaction that is fatal. Within what timeframe must an expedited safety report generally be submitted to the FDA under IND safety reporting requirements?

  1. Within 15 calendar days
  2. Within 60 calendar days
  3. Within 30 calendar days
  4. Within 7 calendar days of the sponsor's initial receipt of the information Correct answer.

Explanation

Under 21 CFR 312.32, fatal or life-threatening suspected unexpected serious adverse reactions must be reported in an expedited manner within 7 calendar days, with follow-up information submitted within 15 calendar days.

Question 21Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

An investigator delegates a trial task to a sub-investigator. Which document most appropriately evidences that the delegate is qualified and authorized to perform the task?

  1. The sponsor's monitoring report
  2. A delegation of authority log signed by the investigator Correct answer.
  3. The IRB approval letter
  4. The informed consent form

Explanation

A delegation log records which trial-related duties have been delegated to which qualified individuals and is signed by the investigator, supporting accountability and GCP compliance.

Question 22Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

A trial's IRB approval expires while subjects are still in follow-up. What is the most appropriate course of action under the Common Rule?

  1. Continue all trial activities because follow-up is low risk
  2. Stop all contact with subjects permanently
  3. Obtain continuing review or reapproval before any further involvement of subjects beyond what is permitted for safety Correct answer.
  4. Transfer oversight to the sponsor

Explanation

IRB approval must remain current for covered research activities; continuing review or reapproval is required to continue subject involvement, except for limited actions necessary to protect safety.

Question 23Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

Which situation best illustrates the ethical principle of justice in subject selection?

  1. Excluding all subjects from communities likely to use the product
  2. Enrolling subjects so that the burdens and benefits of research are distributed fairly across the population that may benefit Correct answer.
  3. Selecting subjects based on the investigator's convenience alone
  4. Enrolling only subjects who can pay for participation

Explanation

Justice requires fair distribution of research burdens and benefits, which means avoiding systematic exclusion or overburdening of particular groups. Selection based on convenience, ability to pay, or exclusion of likely beneficiaries conflicts with this principle.

Question 24Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

A monitor identifies that source documents are missing for several reported data points. Which classification and response is most appropriate?

  1. A significant finding requiring documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective action Correct answer.
  2. A minor clerical issue requiring no follow-up
  3. A statistical analysis error outside monitoring scope
  4. An IRB membership matter

Explanation

Missing source documentation undermines data integrity and is a significant monitoring finding that requires documentation, investigation of root cause, and corrective and preventive action.

Question 25Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

Which of the following best explains why GCP requires investigators to be qualified by education, training, and experience?

  1. To reduce the number of sites in a trial
  2. To ensure the investigator can properly conduct the trial and protect subject safety and data integrity Correct answer.
  3. To satisfy sponsor marketing requirements
  4. To eliminate the need for IRB review

Explanation

Qualification requirements exist so that investigators have the expertise to conduct the trial safely and generate reliable data. They do not substitute for other oversight mechanisms such as IRB review.

Question 26Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

Which international ethical guideline governing human subject research was first adopted by the World Medical Association in 1964?

  1. The CIOMS International Guidelines
  2. The Belmont Report
  3. The Nuremberg Code
  4. The Declaration of Helsinki Correct answer.

Explanation

The Declaration of Helsinki was adopted by the World Medical Association in 1964 and has been revised multiple times since. It established ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects and remains a foundational reference for GCP.

Question 27Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

In the regulatory framework of clinical research, what does the term 'investigational product' refer to?

  1. A placebo formulation that contains no active substance
  2. A marketed drug used strictly for labeled indications
  3. A pharmaceutical form of an active ingredient being tested or used as a reference in a trial Correct answer.
  4. A device used only for diagnostic imaging in routine care

Explanation

Under ICH E6 GCP, an investigational product is the pharmaceutical form of an active ingredient or placebo being tested or used as a reference in a clinical trial. This definition covers both the test article and comparator products.

Question 28Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

A research site plans to enroll a population that includes prisoners. Which regulatory consideration most directly governs the inclusion of this vulnerable population in US federally funded research?

  1. The mandate to obtain a certificate of confidentiality for all subjects
  2. The requirement to register the trial on a public database before enrollment
  3. The obligation to submit an annual financial disclosure to the sponsor
  4. The subpart of the federal regulations addressing additional protections for prisoners Correct answer.

Explanation

US federal regulations include specific subparts providing additional protections for vulnerable populations such as prisoners, and IRB review must apply those protections. Prisoners are considered a protected class because their ability to give voluntary consent may be compromised.

Question 29Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

An investigator wants to add a new secondary endpoint to an ongoing trial. Which action best reflects the regulatory principle governing protocol changes?

  1. Obtain sponsor agreement and required IRB approval before implementing the change, except where needed to eliminate an immediate hazard Correct answer.
  2. Apply the change only to newly enrolled subjects to avoid disturbing ongoing data
  3. Implement the change immediately and notify the sponsor afterward
  4. Document the change in the next annual report without prior review

Explanation

Protocol amendments generally require agreement from the sponsor and documented IRB approval before implementation, except when a deviation is necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to subjects. This preserves the integrity of the approved protocol and subject protections.

Question 30Medical Review Fundamentals and Regulatory Framework

A sponsor is designing a multinational trial and wants to rely on a single global standard for trial conduct across all participating countries. Which statement best describes how ICH E6 GCP interacts with national regulations?

  1. ICH E6 replaces national laws wherever a country participates in an ICH trial
  2. ICH E6 applies only to trials conducted in the region where it was drafted
  3. ICH E6 is advisory only and has no influence on regulatory submissions
  4. ICH E6 provides a unified standard that applies where national requirements do not conflict, and local laws still govern Correct answer.

Explanation

ICH E6 is described as a unified standard for the design, conduct, recording, and reporting of trials, intended to facilitate mutual acceptance of data across regions. It operates alongside national requirements, and where local law imposes stricter obligations those continue to apply.

Question 31Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

Which document records the physician's initial assessment of a newly admitted patient, including history, examination findings, and a plan of care?

  1. The admission history and physical Correct answer.
  2. The discharge summary
  3. The nursing flow sheet
  4. The operative report

Explanation

The admission history and physical is the comprehensive initial evaluation completed by the physician at entry to care, documenting history, exam, and initial plan. Other record types serve different points in the encounter.

Question 32Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

A patient is seen in the emergency department and discharged without being admitted. Which record type typically documents this encounter?

  1. An ED encounter record Correct answer.
  2. A consultation report
  3. An outpatient progress note
  4. A discharge summary

Explanation

An emergency department encounter record documents care delivered and disposition for a patient treated and released from the ED. A discharge summary applies to an inpatient stay.

Question 33Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

In a medical record, which element identifies who documented a note and when it was recorded?

  1. The chief complaint
  2. The review of systems
  3. The assessment
  4. The authentication block Correct answer.

Explanation

The authentication block contains the author's identity, credentials, signature, and date/time of entry, establishing accountability for the documentation. Other elements describe clinical content.

Question 34Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

Which abbreviation is standard for the section of a note that lists the patient's reported symptoms by body system?

  1. PMH
  2. HPI
  3. PSH
  4. ROS Correct answer.

Explanation

ROS stands for review of systems, the structured inquiry into symptoms across body systems. HPI is the history of present illness, and PMH and PSH refer to past medical and past surgical history.

Question 35Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

A clinician writes 'pt c/o SOB x 2 days.' What does this notation mean?

  1. Patient was seen for a second opinion on a biopsy
  2. Patient complains of shortness of breath for two days Correct answer.
  3. Patient reports swelling of both legs for two weeks
  4. Patient has a history of small bowel obstruction for two years

Explanation

'c/o' means complains of, and 'SOB' means shortness of breath, with 'x 2 days' indicating duration. The other readings misassign the abbreviations.

Question 36Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

Which term describes the clinician's documented clinical impression and reasoning after evaluating the patient's findings?

  1. Assessment Correct answer.
  2. Objective
  3. Plan
  4. Subjective

Explanation

In the SOAP framework, the assessment is the clinician's interpretation and clinical impression of the collected data. The plan describes the intended next steps.

Question 37Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

Which of the following is a component of the objective section of a progress note?

  1. The results of a physical examination Correct answer.
  2. The patient's description of their pain
  3. The clinician's differential diagnosis
  4. The follow-up appointment interval

Explanation

Objective content consists of observable and measurable data such as examination findings, vital signs, and laboratory results. Patient-reported symptoms belong to the subjective section.

Question 38Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

Which document must a patient generally sign before a surgical procedure to authorize it?

  1. A durable power of attorney
  2. An informed consent form Correct answer.
  3. A release of information
  4. An advance directive

Explanation

Informed consent documents that the patient received and understood information about the procedure, risks, and alternatives and agreed to proceed. Advance directives and powers of attorney address future decision-making.

Question 39Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

A note states the patient has 'no known drug allergies.' Which section of the record does this most directly populate?

  1. The immunization record
  2. The medication administration record
  3. The allergy and intolerance list Correct answer.
  4. The problem list

Explanation

Allergy information is captured in the allergy and intolerance list, which is checked before prescribing and administering medications. The medication administration record tracks doses given.

Question 40Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

A coder reviews a record where the physician documented 'rule out pneumonia' as the final diagnosis. How should this be handled for coding purposes?

  1. Code pneumonia only if the radiograph is normal
  2. Assign no diagnosis at all
  3. Code the symptom that prompted the workup Correct answer.
  4. Code pneumonia as a confirmed diagnosis

Explanation

Unconfirmed diagnoses phrased as rule out, probable, or suspected are not coded as confirmed in outpatient settings; instead, the presenting signs or symptoms that prompted the encounter are coded. Treating a rule-out as confirmed misstates the record.

Question 41Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

A physician's handwritten order reads 'Lasix 40 mg IV daily' but the transcription shows 'Lasix 40 mg IV BID.' What is the most appropriate action?

  1. Administer as transcribed and note the discrepancy later
  2. Verify the order with the prescribing physician and correct the record Correct answer.
  3. Document the discrepancy only in the nursing notes
  4. Change the order to the patient's prior home dose

Explanation

When a transcription error is suspected, the order must be verified with the prescriber and the record corrected through the approved process. Guessing or acting on an unverified order risks patient harm.

Question 42Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

Which practice is acceptable when a clinician discovers an error in a previously signed paper note?

  1. Applying correction fluid and writing over it
  2. Drawing a single line through the error, initialing, dating, and adding a correction Correct answer.
  3. Removing the page and replacing it with a new one
  4. Erasing the error and rewriting the entry

Explanation

Proper correction preserves the original entry legibly while adding an authenticated amendment. Erasure, correction fluid, and page replacement destroy the audit trail and are prohibited.

Question 43Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

A note appears to have been signed by a physician on a date when the physician was documented as out of the country. This finding most directly raises a concern about which record quality attribute?

  1. Legibility
  2. Timeliness
  3. Authenticity Correct answer.
  4. Completeness

Explanation

Authenticity concerns whether the entry was genuinely authored and signed by the person indicated at the time stated. A signature that could not have been made when claimed undermines authenticity.

Question 44Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a problem list in the medical record?

  1. To record each dose of medication administered
  2. To maintain a current summary of the patient's active clinical issues Correct answer.
  3. To capture the patient's family history
  4. To itemize charges for billing

Explanation

The problem list provides a concise, maintained summary of the patient's active conditions so clinicians can see the clinical context at a glance. It is distinct from billing, medication administration, and history sections.

Question 45Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

A discharge summary should include which of the following to support continuity of care?

  1. The reason for admission, key findings, course, and follow-up plan Correct answer.
  2. The hospital's staffing schedule
  3. The patient's insurance verification details
  4. The full text of every nursing note

Explanation

A discharge summary communicates the admission reason, significant findings, hospital course, discharge condition, medications, and follow-up instructions so the next clinician can continue care safely. Administrative and unrelated content does not serve that purpose.

Question 46Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

Which statement about late entries in the medical record is correct?

  1. Late entries should be labeled as late and include the actual date and time of entry Correct answer.
  2. Late entries should be omitted to avoid confusion
  3. Late entries should be backdated to the time of care
  4. Late entries should be written in a separate unofficial log

Explanation

A late entry must clearly identify itself as late and record the actual date and time it is written, while referencing when the care occurred. Backdating falsifies the record.

Question 47Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

A clinician documents 'Patient denies chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations.' This sentence belongs to which part of the note?

  1. Physical examination
  2. Plan
  3. Review of systems Correct answer.
  4. Past medical history

Explanation

A review of systems records the patient's reported presence or absence of symptoms by system. A denial of cardiopulmonary symptoms is classic ROS content.

Question 48Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

Which of the following is the most appropriate way to document a patient's refusal of a recommended treatment?

  1. Document only that the patient was noncompliant
  2. Omit the refusal because no treatment was given
  3. Ask a family member to sign the note instead
  4. Document the treatment offered, the patient's stated reason, and that risks were explained Correct answer.

Explanation

Documenting the offered treatment, the patient's decision and reason, and the discussion of risks demonstrates informed refusal and protects both patient autonomy and the record's completeness. Omission or labeling alone fails to capture the encounter.

Question 49Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

A record shows an addendum appended to a signed operative report two days later. What is the primary purpose of an addendum?

  1. To replace the original document entirely
  2. To conceal an error in the original report
  3. To transfer authorship to another clinician
  4. To supply additional or clarifying information without altering the original Correct answer.

Explanation

An addendum adds or clarifies information after a document is signed while preserving the original content and its audit trail. It does not overwrite or hide the original entry.

Question 50Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Analysis

Which element distinguishes a comprehensive history from a problem-focused history?

  1. The use of abbreviations
  2. The presence of a signature
  3. The extent of the history and examination documented Correct answer.
  4. The length of the note in pages

Explanation

History and examination levels are defined by the extent of content documented, such as the number of systems reviewed and body areas examined, not by signature, abbreviations, or page count.