Question 1

What is the voluntary relinquishment by the insurer or self-insurer of the right to recover from a third party?

Options :

A : Waiver of subrogation

B : Coinsurance

C : Underwriting

D : Experience rating

Answer: A

Question 2

A physician dies upon arrival to the emergency department from her home following a gunshot wound to the chest. The police report a history of domestic violence. The organization is required to notify the

Options :

A : state Board of Medicine.

B : Department of Health and Family Services.

C : Office of the Medical Examiner.

D : organization's public relations department.

Answer: C

Question 3

A clear directive to a nurse is:

Options :

A : “Be careful.”

B : “Monitor the infusion pump’s operation at defined intervals and document checks.”

C : “Do your best.”

D : “If you have time, look at it.”

Answer: B

Question 4

Which of the following analyses is required as part of the sentinel event process of The Joint Commission?

Options :

A : fishbone diagram of the causal factors

B : Pareto chart outlining the problems identified and the priorities for improvement

C : action plan listing the steps for improvement and the dates of implementation for each step

D : flow chart listing the responsibilities for each of the departments involved

Answer: C

Question 5

Which of the following factors should be considered when setting or adjusting indemnity reserves?incurred medical expensesemotional pain and sufferingmedical expert witness costsfuture cost of medical care

Options :

A : 1, 2, and 3 only

B : 1, 2, and 4 only

C : 1, 3, and 4 only

D : 2, 3, and 4 only

Answer: B