ADVANCED PATIENT CARE FINAL EXAM| QUESTIONS
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ANSWERS
1. A medical error that is so severe, it should trigger an investigation each time
it occurs is classified as:
Malpractice litigation
Unusual occurrence
Sentinel event
Investigational trigger: sentinel event
2. Only what was directly observed should be documented on the incident
report
True
False: true
3. Which of the following should be documented in the patient's chart when
administering iodinated contrast?
1. Name of the drug, time of administration, dose & route of administration
2. Reaction to contrast agent
3. Brief patient history relevant to contrast allergies, appropriate lab values
4. Possible complications that may arise following injection
, 1&2
1&3
1, 2 & 3
1, 2, 3 & 4: 1, 2 and 3
4. Which of the following are considered protected health information (PHI)?
1. Race, ethnic background
2. Date of birth
3. E-mail address
4. Social security number
1&2
1, 2 & 4
2, 3 & 4
1, 2, 3 & 4: 2, 3 and 4
5. According to HIPAA:
The information desk in a hospital may disclose a patients room number
unless the patient provides written instruction opposing
Disclosure of PHI is forbidden in all circumstances without patient consent
AND ANSWERS 2025/2026| 100% CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS
1. A medical error that is so severe, it should trigger an investigation each time
it occurs is classified as:
Malpractice litigation
Unusual occurrence
Sentinel event
Investigational trigger: sentinel event
2. Only what was directly observed should be documented on the incident
report
True
False: true
3. Which of the following should be documented in the patient's chart when
administering iodinated contrast?
1. Name of the drug, time of administration, dose & route of administration
2. Reaction to contrast agent
3. Brief patient history relevant to contrast allergies, appropriate lab values
4. Possible complications that may arise following injection
, 1&2
1&3
1, 2 & 3
1, 2, 3 & 4: 1, 2 and 3
4. Which of the following are considered protected health information (PHI)?
1. Race, ethnic background
2. Date of birth
3. E-mail address
4. Social security number
1&2
1, 2 & 4
2, 3 & 4
1, 2, 3 & 4: 2, 3 and 4
5. According to HIPAA:
The information desk in a hospital may disclose a patients room number
unless the patient provides written instruction opposing
Disclosure of PHI is forbidden in all circumstances without patient consent
