Healthstream: Patient Rights - An
HCCS Regulatory Course QUESTIONS
and answers
Hospitals are obliged to respect a patient's right to all of the following
EXCEPT:✔✔There are no exceptions; all statements are true.
The use of restraints is permitted when:✔✔A medical order has been issued to
restrain the patient.
Care of a competent, communicative patient must always be based on the
presence of an advance directive in the chart or decisions listed in the
directive.✔✔
Living wills and durable powers of attorney are examples of:✔✔Advance
directives
The provisions of HIPAA are designed to protect the patient's right
to:✔✔Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of information
Which of the following statements is true?✔✔Healthcare providers are
required to discuss the option of no treatment with their patients.
A patient comes to you under circumstances that lead you to believe she is a
victim of domestic abuse. You should immediately:✔✔Notify your supervisor
Patients have all of the following rights EXCEPT the right to:✔✔Be treated by a
provider who is a member of their own faith
HCCS Regulatory Course QUESTIONS
and answers
Hospitals are obliged to respect a patient's right to all of the following
EXCEPT:✔✔There are no exceptions; all statements are true.
The use of restraints is permitted when:✔✔A medical order has been issued to
restrain the patient.
Care of a competent, communicative patient must always be based on the
presence of an advance directive in the chart or decisions listed in the
directive.✔✔
Living wills and durable powers of attorney are examples of:✔✔Advance
directives
The provisions of HIPAA are designed to protect the patient's right
to:✔✔Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of information
Which of the following statements is true?✔✔Healthcare providers are
required to discuss the option of no treatment with their patients.
A patient comes to you under circumstances that lead you to believe she is a
victim of domestic abuse. You should immediately:✔✔Notify your supervisor
Patients have all of the following rights EXCEPT the right to:✔✔Be treated by a
provider who is a member of their own faith
