#1
Which of the following laws protects patient privacy and confidentiality in healthcare documentation?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
#2
What does PHI stand for in healthcare documentation?
Personal Health Information
Protected Health Information
Public Health Information
Private Health Insurance
#3
What does EHR stand for in healthcare documentation?
Electronic Health Record
Emergency Healthcare Response
Effective Healthcare Regulation
Extended Hospital Rehabilitation
#4
Which of the following is an example of secondary use of healthcare data?
Treatment of the patient
Diagnosing the patient
Research purposes
Billing and payment
#5
What is the purpose of a SOAP note in healthcare documentation?
To summarize the patient's medical history
To document the patient's vital signs
To organize information in a structured format
To prescribe medication for the patient
#6
Which ethical principle emphasizes the healthcare provider's duty to do no harm?
Justice
Fidelity
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
#7
What is the term for the unauthorized release of confidential patient information to a third party?
Misrepresentation
Malpractice
Breach of confidentiality
Defamation
#8
What ethical principle refers to the duty of healthcare providers to be honest and trustworthy?
Autonomy
Fidelity
Veracity
Confidentiality
#9
What is the term for a legal document that outlines a patient's healthcare wishes in the event they are unable to communicate?
Living Will
Power of Attorney
HIPAA Authorization
Advance Directive
#10
What ethical principle refers to respecting a patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions?
Nonmaleficence
Autonomy
Justice
Beneficence
#11
Which of the following is NOT considered a best practice in healthcare documentation?
Using ambiguous language to allow for interpretation
Maintaining accuracy and completeness
Documenting in a timely manner
Avoiding subjective opinions
#12
Which of the following is an example of a breach of patient confidentiality?
A nurse shares patient information with another nurse on the same shift.
A physician discusses a patient's case with their family member without consent.
A healthcare provider refuses to provide treatment to a patient.
A patient signs a release form allowing their information to be shared with insurance companies.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a key component of a valid informed consent?
Disclosure of risks and benefits
Patient's signature
Explanation of alternative treatments
Approval from the healthcare provider only
#14
What is the term for the process of converting spoken words into written text?
Transcription
Translation
Dictation
Interpretation
#15
What is the term for the process of verifying the accuracy of healthcare documentation?
Authentication
Validation
Certification
Verification