Patient's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities MCQs PDF

### 30 MCQs from the "Patient's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities" File --- **1. The Patient’s Bill of Rights was first adopted by the American Hospital Association in:** a) 1965 b) 1973 c) 1985 d) 1992 **2. The Patient’s Bill of Rights aims to:** a) Reduce hospital costs...

### 30 MCQs from the "Patient's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities" File --- **1. The Patient’s Bill of Rights was first adopted by the American Hospital Association in:** a) 1965 b) 1973 c) 1985 d) 1992 **2. The Patient’s Bill of Rights aims to:** a) Reduce hospital costs b) Support effective patient care c) Limit patient choices d) Simplify insurance claims **3. Patients have the right to:** a) Accept treatment without discussion b) Considerate and respectful care c) Deny access to medical records d) Ignore financial obligations **4. Patients can request information about:** a) Only standard treatments b) Specific procedures, risks, and recovery options c) Financial costs exclusively d) Experimental procedures only **5. In emergencies, patients may lack the ability to:** a) Provide insurance information b) Make decisions c) Communicate with family d) Understand hospital policies **6. Patients have the right to know the identity of:** a) All medical staff involved in their care b) Only their primary physician c) The hospital’s financial officer d) Insurance providers **7. Patients can make decisions about:** a) Hospital policy changes b) Their plan of care before and during treatment c) The training of medical students d) Public health guidelines **8. If a patient refuses treatment, they are entitled to:** a) No further care b) Appropriate alternative care and services c) A refund for their hospital stay d) Independent insurance arrangements **9. Confidentiality of patient records can only be breached in cases of:** a) Suspected abuse or public health hazards b) Insurance disputes c) Financial disagreements d) Medical training **10. Patients have the right to review their medical records unless:** a) The information is restricted by law b) The records contain personal notes of the physician c) They have pending financial dues d) The hospital disagrees **11. Patients have the right to request appropriate:** a) Non-medically indicated treatments b) Medically indicated care and services c) Exemptions from hospital policies d) Personal accommodations **12. Patients must be informed about:** a) Hospital-business relationships influencing their care b) Staff scheduling policies c) Upcoming hospital expansions d) Changes in local public health guidelines **13. Patients can consent to or decline:** a) Routine medical check-ups b) Participation in research or human experimentation c) Hospital sanitation policies d) Physician certifications **14. Reasonable continuity of care involves informing patients of:** a) Medical advances b) Alternative care options when hospital care is no longer suitable c) Financial penalties for non-compliance d) Staff qualifications **15. Patients have the right to know hospital:** a) Payment methods and charges for services b) Internal operational policies c) Staffing issues d) Emergency preparedness plans --- **16. Patients must provide information about:** a) Their physician’s qualifications b) Past illnesses, medications, and health-related matters c) Hospital complaints d) Emergency response protocols **17. Patients are responsible for requesting clarification when:** a) They receive instructions they do not understand b) Their physician disagrees with their opinion c) Insurance claims are delayed d) They feel uncertain about hospital policies **18. Patients should inform caregivers if they:** a) Cannot follow prescribed treatment b) Disagree with the treatment plan c) Require non-essential services d) Seek legal advice **19. Patients are responsible for providing information needed for:** a) Personal research b) Insurance claims and payment arrangements c) Hospital advertisements d) Volunteer programs **20. Patients are expected to recognize the impact of:** a) Hospital care on their finances b) Their lifestyles on their health c) Hospital policies on public health d) Other patients’ behaviors on their recovery **21. A patient’s refusal to participate in research ensures:** a) Their medical care will be reduced b) They are transferred to another hospital c) Their decision is respected without penalty d) They must provide a justification **22. Patients have the right to access resources for:** a) Hospital policy decisions b) Resolving disputes, grievances, or conflicts c) Insurance premium adjustments d) Changing physicians **23. Confidentiality includes treating communications and records related to care as private unless:** a) The patient consents to sharing b) Reporting is required by law c) The hospital policy allows disclosure d) Insurance providers demand access **24. Patients can be informed about hospital policies related to:** a) Healthcare provider credentials b) Care, treatment, and responsibilities c) Insurance premium adjustments d) Visitor restrictions **25. Patients have the right to expect:** a) Financial assistance from the hospital b) Appropriate responses to requests for medically indicated care c) Complete control over hospital staff assignments d) Decisions on hospital funding **26. Patients are informed of treatment options when:** a) They are admitted to the hospital b) Hospital care is no longer appropriate c) They are discharged after treatment d) Hospital policies are revised **27. If patients consent to research, they must receive:** a) Financial incentives b) Full explanations before consenting c) A written agreement d) Personal physician recommendations **28. Hospitals must notify patients about:** a) Policies of other hospitals affecting their care choices b) Employee salaries c) Patient reviews of staff d) Hospital ownership details **29. If a patient cannot understand the current health information provided, they should:** a) Ignore the information b) Seek clarification from their physician c) Make assumptions about the treatment d) Change their physician **30. Patients’ responsibilities include:** a) Following instructions without question b) Working collaboratively with the hospital for effective care c) Allowing unrestricted access to their medical records d) Reducing hospital costs --- ### Answer Key: 1. b 2. b 3. b 4. b 5. b 6. a 7. b 8. b 9. a 10. a 11. b 12. a 13. b 14. b 15. a 16. b 17. a 18. a 19. b 20. b 21. c 22. b 23. b 24. b 25. b 26. b 27. b 28. a 29. b 30. b