Legal and Ethical Aspects Quiz: Health Information Insights

12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 1/17 Quiz #2 Due Nov 5 at 11:59pm Points 29 Questions 29 Available until Nov 5 at 11:59pm Time Limit 90 Minutes Instructions This quiz was locked Nov 5 at 11:59pm. Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 23 minutes 26 out of 29 Score for this quiz: 26 out of 29 Submitted Nov 5 at 3:45am This attempt took 23 minutes. Chapters 4, 5 & 6 29 Questions 90 minutes 1 / 1 pts Question 1 A plaintiff’s attorney has filed a state-law complaint in federal court. This is an error of what nature? Discovery Procedural law Correct! Correct! Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Joinder 

12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 2/17 (Bloom’s Level: 3) 1 / 1 pts Question 2 Service of a summons and complaint________. Requires adequate notice to the defendant May occur in person or via mail Both a and b Correct! Correct! None of the above (Bloom’s Level: 4) 1 / 1 pts Question 3 A state appellate court will hear a case dealing with an injury to a patient if the attorney appealing the case can prove________. An error of fact occurred An error of law occurred Correct! Correct! The witnesses who testified for the opposing side were not truthful

12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 3/17 The witnesses who testified for the opposing side incorrectly recalled the incident that led to the injury (Bloom’s Level: 2) 1 / 1 pts Question 4 Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure specifically provides for what type of legal action? Criminal prosecution Class action Correct! Correct! Liability for wrongful disclosure of health records Medical malpractice lawsuits (Bloom’s Level: 1) 1 / 1 pts Question 5 The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure apply to________. State trial courts Federal district courts Correct! Correct!

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12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 4/17 Federal appellate courts Federal criminal courts (Bloom’s Level: 1) 1 / 1 pts Question 6 A health information management professional may attend legal proceedings and testify as to ________. The reason a patient was treated Reasons a defendant health care provider should not be sued The authenticity of the patient’s health record Correct! Correct! All of the above (Bloom’s Level: 2) 1 / 1 pts Question 7 The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure address________. Trials Federal district court procedures

12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 5/17 Filing of a lawsuit All of the above Correct! Correct! (Bloom’s Level: 1) 1 / 1 pts Question 8 When served with a court order directing the release of health records, an individual________. May ignore it Must comply with it Correct! Correct! Must request patient authorization before disclosing the records None of the above (Bloom’s Level: 5) 1 / 1 pts Question 9 The Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) ________. Was developed to assist in the e-discovery process Correct! Correct! Is a legally-binding agreement that all organizations must follow

12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 6/17 Is a legally-binding agreement in some but not all states Is a model that must be followed in e-discovery cases (Bloom’s Level: 1) 0 / 1 pts Question 10 A plaintiff files a lawsuit against a defendant. The defendant, in turn, files a lawsuit against the plaintiff a.) and against a co-defendant b) These two actions, a) and b) are called________. Crossclaim; counterclaim ou Answered ou Answered Joinder; crossclaim Counterclaim; crossclaim orrect Answer orrect Answer Default judgment; counterclaim (Bloom’s Level: 4) 1 / 1 pts Question 11 Patient-provider privilege is defined by __________. State laws Correct! Correct! Federal Rules of Evidence

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12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 7/17 Parties involved in a patient-provider relationship None of the above (Bloom’s Level: 2) 1 / 1 pts Question 12 Forms of evidence include __________. Oral testimony Written documents Pictures and objects All of the options are correct Correct! Correct! (Bloom’s Level: 4) 1 / 1 pts Question 13 Barbara Smith claims negligence as the result of misuse of a laser during cosmetic surgery. Which of the following records would be admissible? All of Barbara’s previous health records All health records from Barbara’s primary care physician

12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 8/17 All health records of patients who the physician has performed this procedure on All of Barbara’s health records pertaining to the laser use during her cosmetic surgery Correct! Correct! (Bloom’s Level: 4) 1 / 1 pts Question 14 Health records may be admitted into evidence in which of the following cases? Physician negligence Competency hearings Criminal misconduct All of the options are correct Correct! Correct! (Bloom’s Level: 4) 1 / 1 pts Question 15 Which of the following types of records may be protected from discovery by privilege?

12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 9/17 Incident reports Correct! Correct! Medical records Employee records Payroll records (Bloom’s Level: 1) 1 / 1 pts Question 16 From a business record standpoint, authentication of a record refers to __________. Its relevance to a case Establishment of its baseline trustworthiness Correct! Correct! The type of electronic operating system on which it was created The identity of the individual who notarized it (Bloom’s Level: 2) 0 / 1 pts Question 17 The Best Evidence Rule allows for __________.

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12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 10/17 Hearsay to be allowed as evidence Copies of records to be allowed as evidence orrect Answer orrect Answer The jury to decide what is the best evidence Only original records to be allowed as evidence ou Answered ou Answered (Bloom’s Level: 1) 1 / 1 pts Question 18 A nurse witnesses a physician giving an injection to her patient. She is concerned because there is not an order for any injectable in the patient record. She tells the unit clerk about this event. Later, a lawsuit is filed against the physician. Which of the following best describes the unit clerk’s testimony? Hearsay Correct! Correct! Direct evidence Circumstantial evidence Real evidence (Bloom’s Level: 4) 1 / 1 pts Question 19

12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 11/17 A patient places her medical condition at issue by filing a lawsuit against her treating physician. By doing this, the patient has __________. Breached patient confidentiality Testified against the physician Established the authenticity of her medical information Waived the physician-patient privilege Correct! Correct! (Bloom’s Level: 4) 1 / 1 pts Question 20 In regard to protecting the concept of privileged communication, a healthcare provider who wrongfully releases a patient’s record may be accused of __________. Breach of fiduciary duty Correct! Correct! Breach of evidentiary duty Breach of best evidence Breach of legal hold (Bloom’s Level: 4)

12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 12/17 1 / 1 pts Question 21 Intentional confinement of an individual against his or her wishes may be legally defensible if __________. A mentally ill patient is a danger to self and others An individual has a dangerous contagious disease Both a and b Correct! Correct! Intentional confinement is never legally defensible (Bloom’s Level: 2) 1 / 1 pts Question 22 Although a cause of action for false imprisonment may result if a hospital retains a patient against the patient’s will, a hospital may be protected from liability if the patient __________. 1. Is over age 65 2. Is a danger to himself or others 3. Has not paid his medical bill 4. Has a highly contagious disease 1 and 3 2 and 3 1 and 4

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12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 13/17 2 and 4 Correct! Correct! All of the above (Bloom’s Level: 2) 1 / 1 pts Question 23 What is the legal term that refers to the legal obligation or responsibility of Dr. Smith to owe his patient money as a result of a lawsuit the patient has won against Dr. Smith for negligence? Felony Liability Correct! Correct! Misdemeanor Tort (Bloom’s Level: 1) 0 / 1 pts Question 24 Tort law addresses a wrong involving all of the following except one? A wrong against society or public at large orrect Answer orrect Answer A wrong involving the person or individual rights

12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 14/17 A wrong involving the rights to personal property A wrong involving the rights to real property ou Answered ou Answered (Bloom’s Level: 2) 1 / 1 pts Question 25 Mr. Jones is suing Dr. Marks for breach of confidentiality in regard to the disclosure of his positive test results related to a sexually transmitted disease. What defense might Dr. Marks claim to counter Mr. Jones claim? Assumption of risk because of the disease that Mr. Jones contracted Mr. Jones signed an authorization to disclose his information. Because the test results were positive for a sexually transmitted disease, the results had to be forward to the health department. a and b b and c Correct! Correct! (Bloom’s Level: 5) 1 / 1 pts Question 26

12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 15/17 Mary Jones stopped to help an individual who was in a car crash. The individual later brought a civil case against Ms. Jones alleging she contributed to injuries the person received at the site of the accident although Ms. Jones had nothing to do with the accident. What defense from liability may Ms. Jones rely on in this situation? Collateral immunity Good Samaritan immunity Correct! Correct! Government immunity Sovereign immunity (Bloom’s Level: 3) 1 / 1 pts Question 27 A patient is treated in the Emergency Room for severe laceration of the foot. The patient is given written instruction by the physician to have the sutures removed in three days, which the patient fails to do. A severe infection ensues resulting in permanent damage to the patient’s foot. The patient sues the surgeon for negligence, and the surgeon uses the ER record to prove __________. Assumption of risk Comparative negligence Contributory negligence Correct! Correct! Proximate causation

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12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 16/17 (Bloom’s Level: 3) 1 / 1 pts Question 28 A plaintiff can establish a strict liability case related to product liability simply by proving which of the following? Existence of a condition that resulted from negligence. Existence of a defective condition without having to establish that the condition was caused by a negligent act. Correct! Correct! Plaintiff was engaged in activity that resulted in defect. a and c (Bloom’s Level: 2) 1 / 1 pts Question 29 What is the term used to denote the liability of an employer for the acts of its employees? Respondeat superior Correct! Correct! Res ipsa loquitur Corporate negligence

12/11/23, 11:54 AM Quiz #2: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION-19405 https://online.saddleback.edu/courses/13466/quizzes/89891 17/17 Subpoena duces tecum (Bloom’s Level: 1) Quiz Score: 26 out of 29

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