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WorksheetsHIT 134 Final Exam Mock-Test
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Who owns the health record?
Governments
Owner of storage medium
Patients
Management of health information requires an understanding of the law.
True
False
When records are modified or destroyed, it is referred to as _____.
Spoilation
Destruction
Non-Preservation
'Law' is a system of tools, principles and processes for dealing with disputes and problems without resorting to the use of force.
True
False
A contract is an agreement between parties that creates some obligation to do something or not to do something in exchange for some consideration (like money) and must be in writing.
True
False
Public Law is made up of three categories to include:
Criminal law, Constitutional law & Government regulations
State and federal law
Federal law and contracts
Felony
One year or more in prison
One year or less in prison
Misdemeanor
One year or more in prison
One year or less in prison
State and Federal legislatures write laws. These laws are called:
State interests
Statue
national concerns
Legislative Branch
Enacts law
Enforces, administers the law
Interprets law
Executive Branch
Enacts law
Enforces, administers the law
Interprets law
Judicial Branch
Enacts law
Enforces, administers the law
Interprets law
Health care disputes and problems are regulated only by State governments.
True
False
Once a proposed rule/regulation has been reviewed, amended and finalized it is published in the ________________ and has the force of law (legally binding):
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Federal Agency Regulations (FAR)
Federal Rules & Regulations (FRR)
Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)
Federal
State
Professional Licensure boards
Federal
State
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS)
Federal
State
Departments of Health
Federal
State
A patient health record serves many purposes, but the most important purpose is:
Supporting direct patient care
creating data for Quality improvement activities
Billing and reimbursement for services provided
'Hearsay' is defined as an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted.
True
False
A 'priviledge' is a legal right to keep certain information confidential.
True
False
The physician-patient privilege is the most frequently used privilege.
True
False
Who owns the ultimate privilege to disclose health records?
Patient
Provider
Insurance Company
Testimony under oath outside of a courtroom
Deposition
Interrogatories
Request for Admissions
Written questions answered under oath
Deposition
Interrogatories
Request for Admissions
Written questions presented to a party designed to obtain agreements
Deposition
Interrogatories
Request for Admissions
Plaintiff
person who initiates a lawsuit
person being sued
Defendant
person who initiates a lawsuit
person being sued
Under the theory of failure to warn, the psychotherapist _____.
can warn an intended victim if the patient expresses the intent to do harm
has an ethical obligation only, not a legal one, which means a warning is optional
may not reveal a patient’s intentions to harm a third party due to confidentiality issues
Electronically stored information (ESI) includes all forms of electronic data, and it is the principal subject matter for _____.
acquisition of digital media
computer database management
electronic discovery
The first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution are called
The Bill of Rights
Henry Kyle Penn
As an exception to the Hearsay rule, Health records can be admitted as evidence in court. This is based on establishing the 'foundation' of the record' and the 'accuracy and trustworthiness of the record'.
How can these 2 elements be established?
By ensuring that the record is confidential and it is backed up by HIPPA
Custodian of record presents records to court and testifies
presentation of records, testimony
'Jurisdiction' is the authority of courts to hear and decide a case.
True
False
Values
principles that guide all association planning and activities; the ethical framework of the association
a set of principles that is relevant to all AHIMA members, non-members with CCHIIM certifications, and students enrolled in a formal certificate or degree granting program directly relevant to AHIMA's Purpose
establishes the boundaries and focus for the association's operating plans
what the association aspires to become; it describes the long-term results that are sought
code of ethics
principles that guide all association planning and activities; the ethical framework of the association
a set of principles that is relevant to all AHIMA members, non-members with CCHIIM certifications, and students enrolled in a formal certificate or degree granting program directly relevant to AHIMA's Purpose
establishes the boundaries and focus for the association's operating plans
what the association aspires to become; it describes the long-term results that are sought
mission
principles that guide all association planning and activities; the ethical framework of the association
a set of principles that is relevant to all AHIMA members, non-members with CCHIIM certifications, and students enrolled in a formal certificate or degree granting program directly relevant to AHIMA's Purpose
establishes the boundaries and focus for the association's operating plans
what the association aspires to become; it describes the long-term results that are sought
vision
principles that guide all association planning and activities; the ethical framework of the association
a set of principles that is relevant to all AHIMA members, non-members with CCHIIM certifications, and students enrolled in a formal certificate or degree granting program directly relevant to AHIMA's Purpose
establishes the boundaries and focus for the association's operating plans
what the association aspires to become; it describes the long-term results that are sought
A hospital–patient relationship is established when a patient _____.
asks a physician to initiate a referral for elective surgery
calls for information regarding available health care services
presents either voluntarily for care or in an emergency situation
receives and processes the hospital’s bill for services provided
A written list of a profession’s values and standards of conduct would best be described as the _____.
bylaws
code of ethics
rules and regulations
An intentional tort may include a(n) _____.
assault
failure to warn
negligence
Ethical challenges involve situations in which _____.
differences in opinion have no effect
just one perfect solution exists
many or few provisions are included
there are no clear-cut right answers
Expert testimony is used in a malpractice case to _____.
defend the provider of health care
determine if a claim should be filed
establish a breach in the standard of care
estimate the damages due the plaintiff
Federal legislation that specifically addresses the release of protected health information is called _____.
COBBA
EMT
HIPPA
HITECH
Patient rights _____.
are ethically based and cannot be enforced by law
have increased over the past few years as patients are more aware of their choices.
require patients to be passive participants in their health care
The ethical role of a supervisor involves _____.
just his or her own conduct and behavior on the job, even if hostile
never publicly admitting to her own mistakes if she is incorrect
presuming that employees bear responsibility for their own behavior
serving as a role model to employees and others in an organization
ethics
the formal study of moral choices that conform to standards of conduct; lthe basis is philosophy
the principles or fundamental standards of "right" conduct that an individual internalizes; the basis is traditional religious beliefs and personal choices
a social code of customs and rituals; the basis is society
a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by a controlling authority that has binding legal force; the basis is a controlling authority
the concepts that give meaning to an individual's life and serve as the framework for decision making; the basis for this is based on society, religion, and family
morals
the formal study of moral choices that conform to standards of conduct; lthe basis is philosophy
the principles or fundamental standards of "right" conduct that an individual internalizes; the basis is traditional religious beliefs and personal choices
a social code of customs and rituals; the basis is society
a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by a controlling authority that has binding legal force; the basis is a controlling authority
the concepts that give meaning to an individual's life and serve as the framework for decision making; the basis for this is based on society, religion, and family
etiquette
the formal study of moral choices that conform to standards of conduct; lthe basis is philosophy
the principles or fundamental standards of "right" conduct that an individual internalizes; the basis is traditional religious beliefs and personal choices
a social code of customs and rituals; the basis is society
a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by a controlling authority that has binding legal force; the basis is a controlling authority
the concepts that give meaning to an individual's life and serve as the framework for decision making; the basis for this is based on society, religion, and family
law
the formal study of moral choices that conform to standards of conduct; lthe basis is philosophy
the principles or fundamental standards of "right" conduct that an individual internalizes; the basis is traditional religious beliefs and personal choices
a social code of customs and rituals; the basis is society
a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by a controlling authority that has binding legal force; the basis is a controlling authority
the concepts that give meaning to an individual's life and serve as the framework for decision making; the basis for this is based on society, religion, and family
values
the formal study of moral choices that conform to standards of conduct; lthe basis is philosophy
the principles or fundamental standards of "right" conduct that an individual internalizes; the basis is traditional religious beliefs and personal choices
a social code of customs and rituals; the basis is society
a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by a controlling authority that has binding legal force; the basis is a controlling authority
the concepts that give meaning to an individual's life and serve as the framework for decision making; the basis for this is based on society, religion, and family
Which ethical concept applies to a legal situation when someone else must decide for an individual because that individual cannot make the decision due to competence?
Best-interest standard
Cost-benefit analysis
double-effect principle
Good Samaritan status
designed to protect persons who provide emergency care in a nontraditional setting, such as people injured in an auto accident
conduct of the plaintiff that contributes in part to the injury the plaintiff received; in many states, proof of this can lead to the plaintiff receiving no form of recovery
this does not bar the plaintiff from receiving any type of recovery; however, it will reduce the amount of damages a plaintiff can recover
a law that sets forth a fixed time period in which a lawsuit must be brought
contributory negligence
designed to protect persons who provide emergency care in a nontraditional setting, such as people injured in an auto accident
conduct of the plaintiff that contributes in part to the injury the plaintiff received; in many states, proof of this can lead to the plaintiff receiving no form of recovery
this does not bar the plaintiff from receiving any type of recovery; however, it will reduce the amount of damages a plaintiff can recover
a law that sets forth a fixed time period in which a lawsuit must be brought
comparative negligence
designed to protect persons who provide emergency care in a nontraditional setting, such as people injured in an auto accident
conduct of the plaintiff that contributes in part to the injury the plaintiff received; in many states, proof of this can lead to the plaintiff receiving no form of recovery
this does not bar the plaintiff from receiving any type of recovery; however, it will reduce the amount of damages a plaintiff can recover
a law that sets forth a fixed time period in which a lawsuit must be brought
statue of limitations
designed to protect persons who provide emergency care in a nontraditional setting, such as people injured in an auto accident
conduct of the plaintiff that contributes in part to the injury the plaintiff received; in many states, proof of this can lead to the plaintiff receiving no form of recovery
this does not bar the plaintiff from receiving any type of recovery; however, it will reduce the amount of damages a plaintiff can recover
a law that sets forth a fixed time period in which a lawsuit must be brought
