Chapter 24 Legal Issues, Federal Regulations, and Accreditation

Chapter 24  Legal Issues, Federal Regulations, and Accreditation

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which healthcare professional is eligible to participate in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program?
a.
Registered nurse
b.
Physician assistant
c.
Medical doctor
d.
Nurse practitioner

ANS: C
The medical doctor is the only healthcare provider listed who is eligible to participate in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program. The registered nurse, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner are all ineligible for this program.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: p. 380

2. Which President initiated the Office of National Coordinator?
a.
President William Clinton
b.
President Barack Obama
c.
President George W. Bush
d.
President George H.W. Bush

ANS: C
The Office of National Coordinator was implemented in 2004 when President George W. Bush was in office.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember REF: p. 378

3. Which metrics give providers some flexibility in meeting Meaningful Use criteria?
a.
Menu elements
b.
Core elements
c.
Primary elements
d.
Secondary elements

ANS: A
Because individual providers have different types of practices, the Health IT Policy and Health IT Standards Committees divided the Meaningful Use metrics into “core” required elements and “menu” elements. Permitting providers an opportunity to report on required core elements and then choose to report on a select few menu elements addresses the unique aspects of each provider’s practice/facility and adds flexibility to the financial incentive program.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: p. 381

4. When there is a breach of one unsecured patient record, it is necessary to notify:
a.
the patient.
b.
the Department of Health and Human Services.
c.
the media outlets.
d.
the Office of National Coordinator for Healthcare Information Technology.

ANS: A
If there is only a breach of one record versus a breach of more than 500 records, only the patient must be notified within sixty (60) days upon the discovery of the breach.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: pp. 381, 391