MED 118 FINAL EXAM QUESTONS AND
ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+)
A breach of contract occurs when: - ANSWER-the patient fails to pay their account.
Burnout happens when health care professionals: - ANSWER-are exhausted from
overwork.
Nonverbal communication is best defined as: - ANSWER-using body language
What is the first element of a malpractice case that must be proven? - ANSWER-There
was a patient-provider relationship.
A health care professional stops at the scene of an accident to assist the injured person.
The health care professional leaves the scene of the accident before any other
adequate help responds. The health care professional could be charged with medical
malpractice. - ANSWER-True
Malpractice is defined as not doing something that a reasonable person would do or
doing something that a reasonable person would not do. - ANSWER-False
Negligence is defined as failing to act with reasonable and prudent care given the
circumstances. - ANSWER-True
HITECH stands for: - ANSWER-Health Information Technology for Economic and
Clinical Health Act
Minor patients are typically unable to consent to the release of their health records. Who
of the following has authority to release the minor patient's records? - ANSWER-Parent
To correct an entry in a hard copy health record, you should: - ANSWER-cross out the
mistake, initial and date it, then write in the correct information.
Under which of the following circumstances would minors be authorized to release their
health records? - ANSWER-When diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease.
What determines who owns a patient's health record? - ANSWER-State law
What requires that patients have the right to see their records, to obtain copies, and to
make corrections in them? - ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act (HIPAA)
, When can health records be withheld if payment of the patient's bill is pending? -
ANSWER-Never
When in doubt about releasing medical information, you should: - ANSWER-err by not
disclosing rather than disclosing.
When may changes to a patient's record be accepted as rewritten or amended? -
ANSWER-While patient is under treatment
Which of the following established incentives for the use of EHRs and penalties for not
using them? - ANSWER-The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical
Health Act (HITECH)
Which of the following is a sufficient method for a patient to authorize the release of
health records? - ANSWER-In writing
Which statement best describes HIPAA requirements regarding patients' rights to their
health records? - ANSWER-Patients have the right to make corrections in their health
records.
Minors, incompetent persons, and individuals under the influence of a drug that alters
their mental state are considered: - ANSWER-legally disabled.
To form a contract, there must be a clear understanding between the parties, known as
_________, assent, or meeting of the minds. - ANSWER-mutual agreement
What is an actual agreement between the parties, the terms of which are openly stated
in distinct and explicit language, either verbally or in writing? - ANSWER-An express
contract
What is the legal relationship between physician and patient? - ANSWER-Contractual
Which statement best describes the statute of limitations? - ANSWER-The length of
time after injury a plaintiff has before they may no longer file a suit
A contract can be written or oral. - ANSWER-true
Which statement best describes the ownership of health records? - ANSWER-
Ownership carries with it the right and power to exercise authority over the property.
Who can consent to the release of health records? - ANSWER-Patient at the age of
majority
Who may release health records of a deceased patient? - ANSWER-A personal
representative
ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+)
A breach of contract occurs when: - ANSWER-the patient fails to pay their account.
Burnout happens when health care professionals: - ANSWER-are exhausted from
overwork.
Nonverbal communication is best defined as: - ANSWER-using body language
What is the first element of a malpractice case that must be proven? - ANSWER-There
was a patient-provider relationship.
A health care professional stops at the scene of an accident to assist the injured person.
The health care professional leaves the scene of the accident before any other
adequate help responds. The health care professional could be charged with medical
malpractice. - ANSWER-True
Malpractice is defined as not doing something that a reasonable person would do or
doing something that a reasonable person would not do. - ANSWER-False
Negligence is defined as failing to act with reasonable and prudent care given the
circumstances. - ANSWER-True
HITECH stands for: - ANSWER-Health Information Technology for Economic and
Clinical Health Act
Minor patients are typically unable to consent to the release of their health records. Who
of the following has authority to release the minor patient's records? - ANSWER-Parent
To correct an entry in a hard copy health record, you should: - ANSWER-cross out the
mistake, initial and date it, then write in the correct information.
Under which of the following circumstances would minors be authorized to release their
health records? - ANSWER-When diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease.
What determines who owns a patient's health record? - ANSWER-State law
What requires that patients have the right to see their records, to obtain copies, and to
make corrections in them? - ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act (HIPAA)
, When can health records be withheld if payment of the patient's bill is pending? -
ANSWER-Never
When in doubt about releasing medical information, you should: - ANSWER-err by not
disclosing rather than disclosing.
When may changes to a patient's record be accepted as rewritten or amended? -
ANSWER-While patient is under treatment
Which of the following established incentives for the use of EHRs and penalties for not
using them? - ANSWER-The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical
Health Act (HITECH)
Which of the following is a sufficient method for a patient to authorize the release of
health records? - ANSWER-In writing
Which statement best describes HIPAA requirements regarding patients' rights to their
health records? - ANSWER-Patients have the right to make corrections in their health
records.
Minors, incompetent persons, and individuals under the influence of a drug that alters
their mental state are considered: - ANSWER-legally disabled.
To form a contract, there must be a clear understanding between the parties, known as
_________, assent, or meeting of the minds. - ANSWER-mutual agreement
What is an actual agreement between the parties, the terms of which are openly stated
in distinct and explicit language, either verbally or in writing? - ANSWER-An express
contract
What is the legal relationship between physician and patient? - ANSWER-Contractual
Which statement best describes the statute of limitations? - ANSWER-The length of
time after injury a plaintiff has before they may no longer file a suit
A contract can be written or oral. - ANSWER-true
Which statement best describes the ownership of health records? - ANSWER-
Ownership carries with it the right and power to exercise authority over the property.
Who can consent to the release of health records? - ANSWER-Patient at the age of
majority
Who may release health records of a deceased patient? - ANSWER-A personal
representative
