HAC HAC Documentation & Reporting 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes objective information in a patient report?

Accepted Answer

'The patient's skin felt warm, temperature was 101.2°F'

Answer

Objective information is measurable and observable, such as a recorded temperature, rather than an interpretation or assumption.

Question 2

Under HIPAA, a healthcare aide may share a patient's health information with:

Accepted Answer

Members of the care team directly involved in the patient's treatment

Answer

HIPAA permits sharing protected health information only with those directly involved in the patient's care on a need-to-know basis.

Question 3

The SBAR communication tool stands for:

Accepted Answer

Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation

Answer

SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) is a structured communication framework used to convey patient information clearly and efficiently between care team members.

Question 4

How should a healthcare aide record the time in a 24-hour (military) clock format for 3:30 PM?

Accepted Answer

1530

Answer

In 24-hour time, PM hours are calculated by adding 12 to the standard hour, so 3:30 PM becomes 1530.

Question 5

Which statement about electronic health records (EHRs) is correct?

Accepted Answer

Each user logs in with their own unique credentials to maintain accountability

Answer

Each staff member must use their own login so that all entries are traceable to the individual who made them, which is essential for legal and clinical accountability.

(HAC) Healthcare Aide Certification Practice Test

(HAC) Healthcare Aide Certification Practice Test

HAC HAC Documentation & Reporting 2