AHIMA AHIMA Certifications RHIA Questions & Answers

• Question 351:

  Laws that limit the period during which legal action may be brought against another party are known as

  A. case law.

  B. summons.

  C. statutes of limitations.

  D. common law.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 352:

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

  A. slander.

  B. a breach of contract.

  C. libel.

  D. invasion of privacy.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 353:

  Which of the following elements of negligence must be present in order to recover damages?

  A. duty of care; breach of duty of care; value attached to injury is greater than a certain value (ordinarily $1,000); provisions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule have been met

  B. duty of care; breach of the duty of care; suffered an injury; value attached to injury is greater than a certain value (ordinarily $1,000)

  C. duty of care; breach of duty of care; suffered an injury; defendant's conduct caused the plaintiff harm

  D. breach of duty of care; suffered an injury; value attached to injury is greater than a certain value (ordinarily $1,000); provision of H1PAA Privacy Rule have been met

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 354:

  Rules and principles determined by legislative bodies constitute which type of law?

  A. statutory law

  B. administrative law

  C. common law

  D. case law

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 355:

  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, what should Dr. Roberts be reminded of regarding his notation in the patient's chart about Nurse Parrish?

  A. It is against the law to mention names of persons who are not actively attending to his patient.

  B. His action violates the 1974 Privacy Act.

  C. The medical record must not be used as a battleground against another professional.

  D. He should erase his note about Nurse Parrish because it is malicious.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 356:

  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 oral statement by Nurse Parrish about Dr. Roberts's professional practices at the nurses' station can constitute

  A. libel.

  B. slander.

  C. perjury.

  D. defamation.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 357:

  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

  A. libel.

  B. slander.

  C. perjury

  D. defamation.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 358:

  When is a data use agreement required?

  A. when a complaint has been issued

  B. when a limited data set is used

  C. when a notice of disclosure is requested

  D. when information is provided to a business associate

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 359:

  An exception to the minimum necessary rule can be made when:

  A. releasing PHI to patients.

  B. fulfilling the purpose of a request for information.

  C. providing information to business associates.

  D. requesting information form other covered entities.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 360:

  An organization that is a covered entity, performs functions that are covered and noncovered by HIPAA, and specifies the portion of the organization that will be subject to HIPAA is called a(n)

  A. hybrid entity.

  B. affiliated covered entity.

  C. organized health care arrangement.

  D. business associate.

  Correct Answer: A