Health Information Personnel Practice Test

Which types of medical reports are commonly transcribed by medical transcriptionists?

1. Diagnostic imaging studies

2. Emergency room visit reports

3. Final summaries

4. Operation reports

5. Patient physical exams

6. Chart reviews

The correct answer is: Diagnostic imaging studies

Medical transcriptionists commonly transcribe a variety of medical reports, including diagnostic imaging studies such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasounds. These reports typically contain detailed descriptions and interpretations of the images taken during these procedures. While emergency room visit reports, final summaries, operation reports, patient physical exams, and chart reviews are important documents in the medical field, they are not as commonly transcribed by medical transcriptionists as diagnostic imaging studies.