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Question 1
Single choice

When developing a record retention policy, the HIM professionals should consider all of the following EXCEPT

A.

current storage space.

B.

uses of and need for information.

C.

all applicable statutes and regulations.

D.

the thickness of the records.

Question 2
Single choice

If the patient record is involved in litigation and the physician requests to make a change to that record, what should the HIM professional do?

A.

Refer request to legal counsel.

B.

Allow the change to occur.

C.

Notify the patient.

D.

Say the record is unavailable.

Question 3
Single choice

One of the greatest threats to the confidentiality of health data is

A.

when medical information is reviewed as a part of quality assurance activities.

B.

disclosure of information for purposes ndt authorized in writing by the patient.

C.

lack of written authorization by the patient.

D.

when medical information is used for research or education.

Question 4
Single choice

HIM professionals are bound to protect the confidentiality of patient information under the

A.

Patient Bill of Rights.

B.

AHIMA's Code of Ethics.

C.

Hippocratic oath.

D.

JCAHO standards.

Question 5
Single choice

Upon learning that a court order violates state law, the HIM professional should

A.

call the judge issuing the court order.

B.

call the opposing attorney.

C.

call the legal counsel for the health care institution.

D.

ignore the court order.

Question 6
Single choice

What type of testimony is inappropriate for a health information manager serving as custodian of the record when he or she is called to be a witness in court?

A.

whether the record is in the practitioner's possession

B.

title and position held in the health care facility

C.

whether the medical record was made in the usual course of business

D.

interpretation of documentation in the record

Question 7
Single choice

In order to determine which information should be considered confidential, a health information manager should consider and answer yes to all the following questions EXCEPT:

A.

Is there a patient-provider relationship?

B.

Is the information needed to treat or diagnose the patient?

C.

Was the information in question exchanged through the professional relationship?

D.

Is there a need for all health care providers to access the patient information?

Question 8
Single choice

Case Study #4

William is a 16-years-old male who lives at home with his parents and works part-time as al dishwasher at one of the local restaurants. While emptying the dishwasher, William is severely scalded and rendered unconscious.
He is taken to the emergency room of the local acute care hospital for emergency treatment.

Referring to Case Study #4, given the emergency of the situation, who should the health care provider, seek consent from in order to provide treatment to William?

A.

the employer

B.

the parents

C.

the patient

D.

no consent is needed for emergency care

Question 9
Single choice

Case Study #4

William is a 16-years-old male who lives at home with his parents and works part-time as al dishwasher at one of the local restaurants. While emptying the dishwasher, William is severely scalded and rendered unconscious.
He is taken to the emergency room of the local acute care hospital for emergency treatment.

Referring to Case Study #4, in order to release information to his employer, the hospital must receive a

A.

consent signed by the patient.

B.

court order.

C.

consent signed by the doctor.

D.

consent signed by the patient's parent.

Question 10
Single choice

A valid authorization for the disclosure of health information should not be

A.

dated prior to discharge of the patient.

B.

in writing.

C.

addressed to the health care provider.

D.

signed by the patient.

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