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The minimum record retention period for patients who are minors is - Answer - ✔ 1.5
years past treatment.
2.age of majority plus the statute of limitations. *
3.age of majority.
4.2 years past treatment.
The family of Mr. Kent filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Pier Memorial Hospital 10
years after the procedure was performed. In order to avoid the risk of Mr. Kent's
electronic medical record being destroyed, a _______ was ordered by the court. -
Answer - ✔ 1.legal hold *
2.restitution waiver
3.spoliation hold
4.subpoena duces tecum
In general, which of the following statements is correct? - Answer - ✔ 1.When federal
and state laws conflict, valid state laws supersede federal laws.
2.When federal and state laws conflict, valid local laws supersede federal and state
laws.
3.When federal and state laws conflict, valid federal laws supersede state laws. *
4.When federal and state laws conflict, valid corporate policies supersede federal and
state laws.
Who of the following who are permitted to have access to patient health records and
information without the patient authorization as part of their training program? - Answer -
✔ 1.HIM students
2.nursing students
3.medical students
4.all of these answers apply*
All of the following are examples of intentional torts EXCEPT - Answer - ✔
1.misfeasance. *
2.invasion of privacy.
3.assault and battery.
4.defamation of character.
What advice should be given to a physician who has informed you that she recently
discovered that a significant portion of a discharge summary she dictated last month
was left out? - Answer - ✔ 1.Dictate the portion omitted with the heading "Discharge
Summary—Addendum" and make a reference to the addendum with a note that is
, dated and signed on the initial Discharge Summary (e.g., "9/1/17-See Addendum to
Discharge Summary"—Signature). *
2.Squeeze in the information omitted by writing in available spaces such as the top,
bottom, and side margins.
3.Redictate the discharge summary and replace the old one with the new one.
4.Inform the physician that nothing can be done about the situation.
Mandatory reporting requirements for vital statistics generally - Answer - ✔ 1.require
authorization by the physician.
2.do not apply to health care facilities.
3.do not require authorization by the patient. *
4.require authorization by the payer.
In which of the following circumstances would release of information without the
patient's authorization be permissible? - Answer - ✔ 1.release to an attorney
2.release to insurance companies
3.release to state workers' compensation agencies *
4.release to third-party payers
The ideal consent for medical treatment obtained by the physician is - Answer - ✔
1.verbal.
2.implied.
3.expressed.
4.informed. *
Which of the following is considered confidential information if the patient is seeking
treatment in a substance abuse facility? - Answer - ✔ 1.patient's prognosis
2.all of these answers apply *
3.patient's diagnosis
3.patient's name
When a health information professional (record custodian) brings the medical record to
court in response to a subpoena duces tecum, it is his or her responsibility to - Answer -
✔ 1.explain details of the medical treatment given to the patient.
2.confirm whether or not the record is complete, accurate, and made in the ordinary
course of business. *
3.present the case favorably for the patient involved.
4.leave the original record in the possession of the plaintiff's attorney.
A written consent from the patient is required from which of the following entities in
order to learn a patient's HIV status? - Answer - ✔ 1.attending physician
2.Centers for Disease Control
3.the patient's employer *
4.health care workers responsible for treating the patient
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The minimum record retention period for patients who are minors is - Answer - ✔ 1.5
years past treatment.
2.age of majority plus the statute of limitations. *
3.age of majority.
4.2 years past treatment.
The family of Mr. Kent filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Pier Memorial Hospital 10
years after the procedure was performed. In order to avoid the risk of Mr. Kent's
electronic medical record being destroyed, a _______ was ordered by the court. -
Answer - ✔ 1.legal hold *
2.restitution waiver
3.spoliation hold
4.subpoena duces tecum
In general, which of the following statements is correct? - Answer - ✔ 1.When federal
and state laws conflict, valid state laws supersede federal laws.
2.When federal and state laws conflict, valid local laws supersede federal and state
laws.
3.When federal and state laws conflict, valid federal laws supersede state laws. *
4.When federal and state laws conflict, valid corporate policies supersede federal and
state laws.
Who of the following who are permitted to have access to patient health records and
information without the patient authorization as part of their training program? - Answer -
✔ 1.HIM students
2.nursing students
3.medical students
4.all of these answers apply*
All of the following are examples of intentional torts EXCEPT - Answer - ✔
1.misfeasance. *
2.invasion of privacy.
3.assault and battery.
4.defamation of character.
What advice should be given to a physician who has informed you that she recently
discovered that a significant portion of a discharge summary she dictated last month
was left out? - Answer - ✔ 1.Dictate the portion omitted with the heading "Discharge
Summary—Addendum" and make a reference to the addendum with a note that is
, dated and signed on the initial Discharge Summary (e.g., "9/1/17-See Addendum to
Discharge Summary"—Signature). *
2.Squeeze in the information omitted by writing in available spaces such as the top,
bottom, and side margins.
3.Redictate the discharge summary and replace the old one with the new one.
4.Inform the physician that nothing can be done about the situation.
Mandatory reporting requirements for vital statistics generally - Answer - ✔ 1.require
authorization by the physician.
2.do not apply to health care facilities.
3.do not require authorization by the patient. *
4.require authorization by the payer.
In which of the following circumstances would release of information without the
patient's authorization be permissible? - Answer - ✔ 1.release to an attorney
2.release to insurance companies
3.release to state workers' compensation agencies *
4.release to third-party payers
The ideal consent for medical treatment obtained by the physician is - Answer - ✔
1.verbal.
2.implied.
3.expressed.
4.informed. *
Which of the following is considered confidential information if the patient is seeking
treatment in a substance abuse facility? - Answer - ✔ 1.patient's prognosis
2.all of these answers apply *
3.patient's diagnosis
3.patient's name
When a health information professional (record custodian) brings the medical record to
court in response to a subpoena duces tecum, it is his or her responsibility to - Answer -
✔ 1.explain details of the medical treatment given to the patient.
2.confirm whether or not the record is complete, accurate, and made in the ordinary
course of business. *
3.present the case favorably for the patient involved.
4.leave the original record in the possession of the plaintiff's attorney.
A written consent from the patient is required from which of the following entities in
order to learn a patient's HIV status? - Answer - ✔ 1.attending physician
2.Centers for Disease Control
3.the patient's employer *
4.health care workers responsible for treating the patient
