Question 1

The failure to obtain the written consent of the patient before performing a surgical procedure may constitute

Accepted Answer

Battery refers to the intentional and unauthorized touching of another person, which can include performing a surgical procedure without obtaining the patient's written consent. While malpractice may also apply in this situation, battery specifically refers to the lack of consent. Contempt and libel are not relevant to this scenario.

Question 2

When the physician failed to give the patient the lips of the famous actress she requested, the physician engaged in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The physician failed to fulfill their contractual obligation to provide the patient with the lips of the famous actress, therefore, it is a breach of contract.

Question 3

Which of the following should record destruction program include?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following should record destruction...

Question 4

When a healthcare facility fails to investigate the qualifications of a physician hired to work as an independent contractor in the emergency room and is accused of negligence, the healthcare facility can be held liable under

Accepted Answer

The healthcare facility can be held liable under corporate negligence because they failed to investigate the qualifications of the physician they hired as an independent contractor, which ultimately led to negligence. Corporate negligence occurs when an organization is accused of not providing appropriate care due to its policies and procedures, and in this case, the failure to investigate the physician's qualifications is a policy or procedure that is the responsibility of the healthcare facility. Respondent superior refers to an employer being held liable for the actions of their employees, and since the physician in this scenario is an independent contractor, respondent superior does not apply. Contributory negligence involves a plaintiff being partially responsible for their injuries, and this scenario does not involve any contribution by the plaintiff. General negligence is a broad term that encompasses all types of negligence, but it is not a specific type of liability that the healthcare facility can be held under in this scenario.

Question 5

The extent to which the HIPAA privacy rule may regulate an individual's rights of access is not meant to preempt other existing federal laws and regulations. This means that if an individual's rights of access

Accepted Answer

This means that if an individual's rights of access are greater under another applicable federal law, then they should be afforded the greater access. HIPAA should not restrict or obstruct the individual's rights under other laws. However, if the rights of access are less under another existing federal law, HIPAA must still comply with that law and follow its directions.

Question 6

Case Study #3 A 73-year-old male was admitted to the Sunset Nurcing Facility with senility, cataracts, and S/P cerebrovascular accident with right-side hemiplegia. On his second day at the facility, the resident was discovered to have extensive thermal burns on his buttocks and legs by one of the facility's attendants. Referring to Case Study #3, the resident's family brought legal action against the nursing facility for

Accepted Answer

The resident's family brought legal action against the nursing facility for negligence as the nursing facility failed to provide adequate care and supervision, resulting in the resident sustaining thermal burns on his buttocks and legs.

Question 7

The OB/GYN Department reported the following information to the Quality Management/Statistics Committee:  When the committee considers these adverse outcomes from the OB/GYN Department, which of the cases will be included in the numerator of the facility's fetal death rate?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The OB/GYN Department reported the following information...

Question 8

Case Study #2 You are the director of the Health Information Management Department for Bayshore Hospital. A former patient of the hospital, Barbara Masters, is suing the hospital for negligent care of an infected decubitus ulcer. You are asked by Barbara's attorney to provide sworn verbal testimony and/or written answers to questions. Referring to Case Study #2, you are involved in what phase of the lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

The director of the Health Information Management Department is being asked to provide sworn verbal testimony and/or written answers to questions by Barbara's attorney, indicating that this is part of the discovery phase where both parties gather evidence to support their case before trial.

Question 9

The fee paid for reimbursement for expenses incurred from providing health information whether for subpoena or reproduction by healthcare providers is determined by the

Accepted Answer

The fee paid for reimbursement for expenses incurred from providing health information whether for subpoena or reproduction by healthcare providers is determined by the statute or court rules. These rules vary by state and jurisdiction.

Question 10

Case Study #2 You are the director of the Health Information Management Department for Bayshore Hospital. A former patient of the hospital, Barbara Masters, is suing the hospital for negligent care of an infected decubitus ulcer. You are asked by Barbara's attorney to provide sworn verbal testimony and/or written answers to questions. Referring to Case Study #2, Bayshore Hospital is the _________________ in this case.

Accepted Answer

Bayshore Hospital is being sued by the former patient, Barbara Masters, for alleged negligent care of an infected decubitus ulcer. As such, the hospital is the defendant in this case.

Question 11

Medical record information may be exempt from the Freedom of Information Act requirements if the request for information meets the test of being an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Which of the following is NOT one of the conditions of the test?

Accepted Answer

The condition that is not part of the test is that the information is generated from federally funded research conducted by a private health care organization. The other three conditions are: the information must be contained in a personal, medical or similar file, disclosure of the information constitutes an invasion of personal privacy, and the severity of the invasion must outweigh the public's interest in disclosure.

Question 12

The name given to the error committed when the null hypothesis is rejected and it is actually true is: The name given in

Accepted Answer

A type I error is committed when the null hypothesis is rejected based on the sample data, but in reality, the null hypothesis is true. It means that we have falsely rejected a true null hypothesis.

Question 13

Case Study #2 You are the director of the Health Information Management Department for Bayshore Hospital. A former patient of the hospital, Barbara Masters, is suing the hospital for negligent care of an infected decubitus ulcer. You are asked by Barbara's attorney to provide sworn verbal testimony and/or written answers to questions. Referring to Case Study #2, the sworn verbal testimony you are asked to provide is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

The sworn verbal testimony that the director is being asked to provide is called a deposition. Interrogatories are written questions answered under oath, physical and mental examinations are medical assessments conducted by a healthcare professional, and a court order is a legal directive issued by a judge or court.

Question 14

Case Study #1 Dr. Roberts, an orthopedic surgeon, and Nurse Parrish head nurse on the orthopedic surgery unit, have had an acrimonious working relationship for years. While making rounds on the unit, Dr. Roberts discovered that the physical therapy evaluation he has ordered for one of his patients had not been performed and became outraged. Even though he did not have proof, Dr. Roberts placed the blame for missed evaluation with Nurse Parresh. Dr. Roberts wrote in the patient's medical record that Nurse Parrish frilled to properly order the physical therapy evaluation because she was incompetent and could not be trusted to carry out even the simplest order. After heaving read Dr. Roberts note, Nurse Parrish countered by making a disparaging remark about Dr. Roberts to the medical personnel at the nurces' station. Nurse Parrish stated that Dr. Roberts was one who was incompetent and was responsible for the needless suffering of countless patients over the years. Referring to Case Study #1, the written statement by Dr. Roberts about Nurse Parrish's professional competence in the patient's medical record can constitute

Accepted Answer

Libel is a written defamatory statement, and Dr. Roberts' note in the patient's medical record accusing Nurse Parrish of incompetence fits this definition.

Question 15

The doctrine that the decisions of the court should stand as precedents for future guidance is

Accepted Answer

Stare decisis is the doctrine that the decisions of the court should stand as precedents for future guidance. Res ipsa loquitur is a legal principle that allows a presumption of negligence to be established based on the circumstances, while respondeat superior is a doctrine that holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees. The statute of limitations refers to the time limit within which a legal action can be filed.

Question 16

In a court of law, Attorney A, the attorney for Sun City Hospital, introduces the medical record from the hospital as evidence. However, Attorney B, the attorney for the defendant, objects on the grounds that the medical record is subject to the hearsay rule which prohibits its admission as evidence. Attorney B's objection is overridden. Why?

Accepted Answer

The best choice is D because medical records can be admitted as business records or as an explicit exception to the hearsay rule. As long as the record meets the requirements for a business record exception, such as being created regularly in the ordinary course of business and by someone with knowledge of the events recorded, it can be admitted as evidence.

Question 17

In the event of corrupted, lost, or damaged electronic data, one method of disaster recovery planning is to

Accepted Answer

Creating regular backups and storing them safely off premises ensures that in case of data loss or corruption, the organization can easily restore the data from the backups, thereby minimizing downtime and loss of information. Establishing passwords and audit trails help in preventing unauthorized access to data and identifying any security breaches, but they do not help in disaster recovery. Making duplicate copies of paper records and storing them off-site does not help in recovering electronic data. Submitting all electronic records to a health information exchange is not always feasible or necessary, especially in cases of data loss or corruption within an organization.

Question 18

Richard has asked to view his medical record. The record is stored off-site. How long does the facility have to provide this record to him?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Richard has asked to view his medical...

Question 19

You point out to your administrator that the study model generally accepted to be the best method to determine the magnitude of risk in the population with the characteristic or suspected risk factor is the

Accepted Answer

Prospective study design, such as cohort studies, is generally considered the best method for determining the magnitude of risk in a population because it follows subjects over time to see if they develop the outcome of interest.

Question 20

In a negligence or malpractice case, all of the following elements must be present in order to shift the burden of proof onto the defendant EXCEPT the

Accepted Answer

The presence or absence of a risk management program does not impact the burden of proof in a negligence or malpractice case. The other three elements (occurrence of event due to negligence, exclusive control by defendant, and plaintiff's lack of contribution to injury) must all be present to shift the burden of proof onto the defendant.

Exam 1: Registered Health Information Administrator