OLERE (Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
Examination Real Exam 2025-2026.
Insurance portability - ANSWER-States that all medical transactions and codes have
become the same nationwide
Administrative simplification - ANSWER-Provides continuous insurance coverage for
people when they change or lose a job
Privacy of health information - ANSWER-Provides detailed instructions for handling and
protecting a patient's personal health information
3 Safeguards healthcare much provide - ANSWER-Physical, technical and administrative.
With whom can the patient's information be shared with? - ANSWER-Healthcare Provider
What does HIPAA stand for? - ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Security of Electronic records - ANSWER-Provides regulations that make sure that
confidential records are kept secure.
Patients six rights - ANSWER-Right to notice privacy practices
Right to request restrictions on certain uses of protected info
Right to request confidential communications
right to access a copy of protected health info
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Right to receive an accounting of disclosures of protected health info
What Forms must the patient read and sign - ANSWER-Notice of Privacy Practice
What situations allow disclosure with authorization - ANSWER-Sign release of information
form
Signs of Abuse - ANSWER-Patient statements
Unexplainable injuries
malnutrition or dehydration
Poor personal hygiene
How is imformation properly inserted into a medical record? - ANSWER-All information
must be dated and initialed, complete, legible and timely.
How long are medical records kept for? - ANSWER-2-7 years according to fed and state law
Universal Health Care - ANSWER-Health care available to all Canadians without income
barriers.
Canada Health Act - ANSWER-Legislation ensuring five principles of health care in Canada.
Legal Accountability - ANSWER-Responsibility of paramedics under civil and criminal law.
Scope of Practice - ANSWER-Duties and skills paramedics are authorized to perform.
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Patient Advocacy - ANSWER-Duty to act in the best interest of patients.
Mandatory Reporting - ANSWER-Legal obligation to report specific types of abuse.
Informed Refusal - ANSWER-Patient's right to refuse medical treatment after
understanding risks.
Documentation - ANSWER-Accurate records of patient care to ensure legal protection.
Legal Duties - ANSWER-Responsibilities of paramedics to provide appropriate care.
Resuscitation Issues - ANSWER-Legal and ethical considerations during resuscitation
efforts.
Civil Law - ANSWER-Legal system addressing disputes between individuals.
Criminal Law - ANSWER-Legal system addressing offenses against the state.
Continuing Education - ANSWER-Ongoing training to maintain and enhance medical skills.
Public Administration - ANSWER-Health care management by government entities.
Comprehensiveness - ANSWER-Health care must cover all medically necessary services.
Universality - ANSWER-Health care access guaranteed for all residents.