Question

1. the chart, including any error it contains, ________.

a. may be used against you in court.
b. may not be used in court.
c. should be shredded at the first opportunity.
d. may be used only in criminal cases.

1. the patient healthcare record contains ________.

a. only the chart.
b. only the chart and discharge summary.
c. many records.
d. only the chart and incident reports.

Explanation:

Question 14

In legal and healthcare contexts, a patient's chart (including errors) can be used as evidence in court. Option b is wrong as charts can be used. Option c is incorrect as shredding isn't required for regular charts. Option d is wrong as it can be used in civil and criminal cases. So a is correct.

A patient healthcare record includes more than just the chart, discharge summary, or incident reports. It has many types of records like test results, prescriptions, etc. So options a, b, d are too limited. Option c is correct.

Answer:

a. May be used against you in court.

Question 15