ADVANCED PATIENT CARE FINAL EXAM LATEST UPDATED
2024-2025
A medical error that is sufficiently serious that it should prompt an investigation
each time it occurs is classified as:
malpractice litigation
An unusual occurrence
Sentinel event.
Investigational trigger: ANSWER sentinel event.
Only what was directly observed should be documented in the incident report.
True
False - answer truthfully.
Which of the following should be included in the patient's chart while using
iodinated contrast?
1. Name of drug, time of administration, dose, and mode of administration.
2. Reaction to contrast agent.
3. Brief patient history relevant to contrast allergy, including suitable blood
readings.
4. Possible problems that may occur after injection
1&2
,1&3
1, 2 & 3
1, 2, 3, and 4: ANSWER 1, 2, and 3.
Which of the following constitutes protected health information (PHI)?
1. Race and ethnic background
2. Date of Birth
3. Email address.
4. Social Security Number
1&2
1, 2 & 4
2, 3 & 4
1, 2, 3, and 4: ANSWER 2, 3, and 4.
According to HIPAA:
A hospital's information desk may publish a patient's room number unless the
patient provides written instructions opposing it.
Disclosure of PHI is prohibited in all instances without patient consent.
Transmitting PHI over fax lines is permissible.
All of the aforementioned.
, Answer: More than one, but not all of the aforementioned.
A financial reimbursement system that bases the money paid on a fixed sum
specified by the third-party payer is known as:
Prospective payment system
DRG coding
HMO
The downfall of the healthcare business - ANSWER Prospective payment system.
Which of the following should a professional do to limit their risk of litigation?
Strive to execute duties outside of your field of expertise to improve patient care.
Highlight unresolved dangerous hazards in the department to the patient.
Document the patient's condition before and following the procedure.
More than one, but not all of the following:
ANSWER: Document the patient's condition before and after the procedure.
The supervisor on duty during the occurrence should fill up an incident report.
True
False - Answer false.
2024-2025
A medical error that is sufficiently serious that it should prompt an investigation
each time it occurs is classified as:
malpractice litigation
An unusual occurrence
Sentinel event.
Investigational trigger: ANSWER sentinel event.
Only what was directly observed should be documented in the incident report.
True
False - answer truthfully.
Which of the following should be included in the patient's chart while using
iodinated contrast?
1. Name of drug, time of administration, dose, and mode of administration.
2. Reaction to contrast agent.
3. Brief patient history relevant to contrast allergy, including suitable blood
readings.
4. Possible problems that may occur after injection
1&2
,1&3
1, 2 & 3
1, 2, 3, and 4: ANSWER 1, 2, and 3.
Which of the following constitutes protected health information (PHI)?
1. Race and ethnic background
2. Date of Birth
3. Email address.
4. Social Security Number
1&2
1, 2 & 4
2, 3 & 4
1, 2, 3, and 4: ANSWER 2, 3, and 4.
According to HIPAA:
A hospital's information desk may publish a patient's room number unless the
patient provides written instructions opposing it.
Disclosure of PHI is prohibited in all instances without patient consent.
Transmitting PHI over fax lines is permissible.
All of the aforementioned.
, Answer: More than one, but not all of the aforementioned.
A financial reimbursement system that bases the money paid on a fixed sum
specified by the third-party payer is known as:
Prospective payment system
DRG coding
HMO
The downfall of the healthcare business - ANSWER Prospective payment system.
Which of the following should a professional do to limit their risk of litigation?
Strive to execute duties outside of your field of expertise to improve patient care.
Highlight unresolved dangerous hazards in the department to the patient.
Document the patient's condition before and following the procedure.
More than one, but not all of the following:
ANSWER: Document the patient's condition before and after the procedure.
The supervisor on duty during the occurrence should fill up an incident report.
True
False - Answer false.
