LEGALS TEST 1 TEST BANK 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Goes beyond the physical record to include ensuring integrity and
security of records. Answer: Steward
◉ Accuracy, completeness, timeliness. Answer: Integrity
◉ Protection of privacy, from tampering, loss or destruction. Answer:
Security
◉ To prove the contents of a writing, recording or photo is original. A
print of an ehr is considered original. Answer: Best evidence rule
◉ Written or oral statement made outside of court that is offered as
evidence. Answer: Hearsay
◉ Information is not hearsay if it is made in the normal course of
business. Answer: Business records exception
◉ Lower courts are bound to follow the decisions of higher courts.
Answer: Stare decisis
, ◉ Limits excessive litigation, double jeopardy. Answer: Res judicata
◉ Enacted by a legislative body in the form of statutes. Answer:
Statutory law
◉ Rules and regulations created by administrative agencies to carry out
the intent of statutes. Answer: Administrative law
◉ Regulations are called the. Answer: Code of Federal Regulations
◉ Party that initiates the lawsuit. Answer: Plaintiff
◉ Party against whom the lawsuit is brought. Answer: Defendant
◉ Reflects the values and principles defined by a profession as
acceptable behavior within a practice setting. Answer: Code of ethics
◉ Cornerstone of protecting patient privacy. Assists HIM in their daily
mission. Answer: AHIMA- American Health Information Management
Association
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Goes beyond the physical record to include ensuring integrity and
security of records. Answer: Steward
◉ Accuracy, completeness, timeliness. Answer: Integrity
◉ Protection of privacy, from tampering, loss or destruction. Answer:
Security
◉ To prove the contents of a writing, recording or photo is original. A
print of an ehr is considered original. Answer: Best evidence rule
◉ Written or oral statement made outside of court that is offered as
evidence. Answer: Hearsay
◉ Information is not hearsay if it is made in the normal course of
business. Answer: Business records exception
◉ Lower courts are bound to follow the decisions of higher courts.
Answer: Stare decisis
, ◉ Limits excessive litigation, double jeopardy. Answer: Res judicata
◉ Enacted by a legislative body in the form of statutes. Answer:
Statutory law
◉ Rules and regulations created by administrative agencies to carry out
the intent of statutes. Answer: Administrative law
◉ Regulations are called the. Answer: Code of Federal Regulations
◉ Party that initiates the lawsuit. Answer: Plaintiff
◉ Party against whom the lawsuit is brought. Answer: Defendant
◉ Reflects the values and principles defined by a profession as
acceptable behavior within a practice setting. Answer: Code of ethics
◉ Cornerstone of protecting patient privacy. Assists HIM in their daily
mission. Answer: AHIMA- American Health Information Management
Association
