Patient Rights Healthstream- Test
Questions & Answers
A patient's medical records may be shared with other healthcare providers provided that:
Correct Ans-They are regulatory personnel investigating the facility's quality of care.
All of the following statements are true EXCEPT: Correct Ans-The consent form informs the
patient that the experimental treatment may affect his or her regular care.
Hospitals are obliged to respect a patient's right to all of the following EXCEPT: Correct Ans-
There are no exceptions; all statements are true.
A patient comes to you under circumstances that lead you to believe she is a victim of domestic
abuse. You should immediately: Correct Ans-Notify your supervisor
In case of an apparent emergency, a "prudent layperson" could reasonably expect the absence of
medical attention to result in: Correct Ans-All of the above
Which of the following statements is true? Correct Ans-The patient who wishes to file a
grievance must be given the name of the appropriate staff person at the facility as well as the
phone number and address of the appropriate state agency.
You have a patient that has lost the ability to communicate but does not have any kind of advance
directive. In this case you should do all of the following EXCEPT: Correct Ans-You have a
Questions & Answers
A patient's medical records may be shared with other healthcare providers provided that:
Correct Ans-They are regulatory personnel investigating the facility's quality of care.
All of the following statements are true EXCEPT: Correct Ans-The consent form informs the
patient that the experimental treatment may affect his or her regular care.
Hospitals are obliged to respect a patient's right to all of the following EXCEPT: Correct Ans-
There are no exceptions; all statements are true.
A patient comes to you under circumstances that lead you to believe she is a victim of domestic
abuse. You should immediately: Correct Ans-Notify your supervisor
In case of an apparent emergency, a "prudent layperson" could reasonably expect the absence of
medical attention to result in: Correct Ans-All of the above
Which of the following statements is true? Correct Ans-The patient who wishes to file a
grievance must be given the name of the appropriate staff person at the facility as well as the
phone number and address of the appropriate state agency.
You have a patient that has lost the ability to communicate but does not have any kind of advance
directive. In this case you should do all of the following EXCEPT: Correct Ans-You have a
