HITT 1301 Ch. 7-10 Study Guide-Questions
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The content of the health record _______
Should facilitate retrieval of data
The length of time health information is retained ______________.
Must account for state retention laws, if they exist
Which type of law defines the rights and duties among people and private businesses?
Private law
Which stage of the litigation process focuses on how strong a case the opposing party has?
Discovery
Which document directs an individual to bring originals or copies of records to court?
Subpoena duces tecum
Error in the health record should be which of the following?
Corrected by drawing a single line in ink through the incorrect entry
Congress passes laws, which are then developed by federal agencies to provide a blueprint
for carrying out these laws. What do the federal agencies develop?
Regulations
In order for Susan to be able to prove negligence, she must be able to prove injury,
standard of care, breach of standard of care and which of the following?
,Causation
Jeremiah files a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Watson, who performed his
surgery. He names no other defendants in the lawsuit. Dr. Watson files a complaint against
his assistant surgeon, Dr. Crick. By doing this, Dr. Watson has completed which legal
action?
a. Counterclaim
b. Crossclaim
c. Default judgment
d. Joinder
Joinder
In Lindsay's lawsuit against her physical therapist, her attorney a) obtained copies of most
documents that he requested such as medical records, contracts, e-mail communications,
bills, and receipts. However, at trial, Lindsay was surprised to learn that b) several of these
documents were not permitted to be considered by the jury as evidence. The concepts
associated with a) and b) are which of the following?
Discovery; admissibility
Elizabeth arrived at the nearest urgent care facility after being bitten by her cat, Felix. The
physician examined her and gave her a tetanus shot. Based on these facts, a physician-
patient relationship has _________.
Been created by implied contract
, Alex fell from a tree and was taken to the emergency room. The physician did a physical
exam and diagnosed Alex with contusions. In fact, Alex suffered a punctured lung that
would have been detected by a radiologic image. In this case, the physician committed
which of the following?
Nonfeasance
If a patient is not asked to sign a general form when entering the hospital, and later sues
the hospital for contact that was offensive, harmful, or not otherwise agreed to, what cause
of action has the plaintiff most likely included in his lawsuit?
Battery
durable power of attorney for health care decisions______
Applies when the individual is no longer competent.
The maintenance of health records ______
Is governed by Medicare Conditions of Participation for organizations that treat Medicare and
Medicaid patients
Disclosure of health information without the patient's authorization _____________.
May be required by specific state statutes
Metadata are which of the following?
a. Found in personal health records only
b. Data about data
c. Found in paper records only
d. A patient's billing records
2025/2026 with 100% Correct Solutions
The content of the health record _______
Should facilitate retrieval of data
The length of time health information is retained ______________.
Must account for state retention laws, if they exist
Which type of law defines the rights and duties among people and private businesses?
Private law
Which stage of the litigation process focuses on how strong a case the opposing party has?
Discovery
Which document directs an individual to bring originals or copies of records to court?
Subpoena duces tecum
Error in the health record should be which of the following?
Corrected by drawing a single line in ink through the incorrect entry
Congress passes laws, which are then developed by federal agencies to provide a blueprint
for carrying out these laws. What do the federal agencies develop?
Regulations
In order for Susan to be able to prove negligence, she must be able to prove injury,
standard of care, breach of standard of care and which of the following?
,Causation
Jeremiah files a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Watson, who performed his
surgery. He names no other defendants in the lawsuit. Dr. Watson files a complaint against
his assistant surgeon, Dr. Crick. By doing this, Dr. Watson has completed which legal
action?
a. Counterclaim
b. Crossclaim
c. Default judgment
d. Joinder
Joinder
In Lindsay's lawsuit against her physical therapist, her attorney a) obtained copies of most
documents that he requested such as medical records, contracts, e-mail communications,
bills, and receipts. However, at trial, Lindsay was surprised to learn that b) several of these
documents were not permitted to be considered by the jury as evidence. The concepts
associated with a) and b) are which of the following?
Discovery; admissibility
Elizabeth arrived at the nearest urgent care facility after being bitten by her cat, Felix. The
physician examined her and gave her a tetanus shot. Based on these facts, a physician-
patient relationship has _________.
Been created by implied contract
, Alex fell from a tree and was taken to the emergency room. The physician did a physical
exam and diagnosed Alex with contusions. In fact, Alex suffered a punctured lung that
would have been detected by a radiologic image. In this case, the physician committed
which of the following?
Nonfeasance
If a patient is not asked to sign a general form when entering the hospital, and later sues
the hospital for contact that was offensive, harmful, or not otherwise agreed to, what cause
of action has the plaintiff most likely included in his lawsuit?
Battery
durable power of attorney for health care decisions______
Applies when the individual is no longer competent.
The maintenance of health records ______
Is governed by Medicare Conditions of Participation for organizations that treat Medicare and
Medicaid patients
Disclosure of health information without the patient's authorization _____________.
May be required by specific state statutes
Metadata are which of the following?
a. Found in personal health records only
b. Data about data
c. Found in paper records only
d. A patient's billing records
