Copies of inpatient care documents are filed in what section of the AF Form 2100A, Health Record-Outpatient?

• A. Section 1
• B. Section 2
• C. Section 3
• D. Section 4

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is how the Health Record-Outpatient (AF Form 2100A) is organized to keep inpatient and outpatient information properly separated. Inpatient care documents are filed in Section 1 because this section is designated for records stemming from a hospital admission—things like admission notes, operative reports, daily progress notes, discharge summaries, and other inpatient-related documentation. Placing these inpatient records in Section 1 keeps hospitalization information together in one place, making it quick and easy to review the patient’s hospital care history when needed for ongoing treatment.

The other sections are intended for outpatient encounters and related documentation, so placing inpatient copies there would mix distinct types of care and hinder fast retrieval of the inpatient history. Therefore, Section 1 is the correct place for copies of inpatient care documents.