JMESI-US092 - Public Law Two: Patient
Rights Post Test
Which of the following is a HIPAA exception that overrides patients' rights to access their
own medical records?
• Access to the information may endanger the life or physical safety of the patient or
another person
Which of the following is an exemption to the rule of patient autonomy?
• To protect the life and health of a mentally incompetent individual
Which of the following is true regarding Joint Commission standards on patient rights?
• The patient has the right to access protective and advocacy services
Joint Commission standards on patient rights are intended to inform patients of their
responsibilities in the care process.
• True
When fulfilling their obligations to protect the personal information of their patients,
healthcare administrators should:
• Safeguard medical record files and computerized data with security and storage
systems that protect against unauthorized access
When faced with difficult ethical questions such as refusal of treatment, withdrawing or
withholding life support, or donations of organs, healthcare administrators should:
• Consult with the healthcare organization's Bioethics Committee
Which of the following appoints a specific individual to make all healthcare decisions if the
patient becomes incapacitated?
• Durable power of attorney
Which statement best describes HIPAA?
• National standards to protect the electronic transmission of medical records
Rights Post Test
Which of the following is a HIPAA exception that overrides patients' rights to access their
own medical records?
• Access to the information may endanger the life or physical safety of the patient or
another person
Which of the following is an exemption to the rule of patient autonomy?
• To protect the life and health of a mentally incompetent individual
Which of the following is true regarding Joint Commission standards on patient rights?
• The patient has the right to access protective and advocacy services
Joint Commission standards on patient rights are intended to inform patients of their
responsibilities in the care process.
• True
When fulfilling their obligations to protect the personal information of their patients,
healthcare administrators should:
• Safeguard medical record files and computerized data with security and storage
systems that protect against unauthorized access
When faced with difficult ethical questions such as refusal of treatment, withdrawing or
withholding life support, or donations of organs, healthcare administrators should:
• Consult with the healthcare organization's Bioethics Committee
Which of the following appoints a specific individual to make all healthcare decisions if the
patient becomes incapacitated?
• Durable power of attorney
Which statement best describes HIPAA?
• National standards to protect the electronic transmission of medical records
