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Question #6
Which of these is most important when dealing with medical records?
- AAccessibility
- BConfidentiality
- CLegibility
- DAvailability
Correct Answer:
B
All of these elements are important, but when dealing with medical records confidentiality is paramount.
Always make sure that records are not being disclosed to an unauthorized entity, and check with the office handbook and other staff when in doubt.
B
All of these elements are important, but when dealing with medical records confidentiality is paramount.
Always make sure that records are not being disclosed to an unauthorized entity, and check with the office handbook and other staff when in doubt.
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Question #7
Which of these is the only one entitled to immediate access to patient medical records?
- AThe patient's physician
- BThe patient's lawyer
- CLaw enforcement officials
- DThe patient's insurance company
Correct Answer:
A
All of these entities are entitled to patient medical records under certain circumstances and if all proper conditions have been fulfilled.
The patient's physician is the only one of these who is entitled to immediate access.
A
All of these entities are entitled to patient medical records under certain circumstances and if all proper conditions have been fulfilled.
The patient's physician is the only one of these who is entitled to immediate access.
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Question #8
Which of these is the only risk a computer cable may not present?
- AFlood risk
- BTrip risk
- CElectrocution risk
- DFire risk
Correct Answer:
A
Electrical equipment cables are one of the major causes of workplace accidents.
They should be regularly inspected to make sure there is no fraying of the outer casing, which could cause electrocution or fire, and careful attention must be paid to their routing: ideally all cables should travel through secure housing to ensure they cannot cause a trip risk.
A
Electrical equipment cables are one of the major causes of workplace accidents.
They should be regularly inspected to make sure there is no fraying of the outer casing, which could cause electrocution or fire, and careful attention must be paid to their routing: ideally all cables should travel through secure housing to ensure they cannot cause a trip risk.
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Question #9
Who should explain the costs of their care to a patient?
- AThe physician
- BThe nurse
- CThe insurance company
- DThe administrative staff
Correct Answer:
D
Medical staff are not expected to explain care costs to a patient, this is the job of administrative staff.
If this is part of your job, you should be aware that it is vital that a patient understands all costs involved and any alternatives that may be available to them.
D
Medical staff are not expected to explain care costs to a patient, this is the job of administrative staff.
If this is part of your job, you should be aware that it is vital that a patient understands all costs involved and any alternatives that may be available to them.
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Question #10
Under what circumstances should a patient's blood be considered infective or infectious?
- AIf the patient is homeless
- BIf the patient is an intravenous drug user
- CIf the patient is from sub Saharan Africa
- DIn all circumstances
Correct Answer:
D
No matter what a patient's individual status or why they are in hospital, their blood should always be handled as if it has the potential to cause infection.
Exactly the same procedures must be followed when taking and handling blood from every patient.
D
No matter what a patient's individual status or why they are in hospital, their blood should always be handled as if it has the potential to cause infection.
Exactly the same procedures must be followed when taking and handling blood from every patient.
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