Colorado Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

What must a patient do when inspecting their records?

1. Obtain a witness's signature

2. Pay any associated fees

3. Sign and date the request and the record upon inspection

4. Submit a request form to the facility's administrator

The correct answer is: Sign and date the request and the record upon inspection

When a patient is inspecting their records, they should make sure to sign and date both the request and the record. This indicates that they have reviewed the information and are acknowledging its accuracy. Choosing options A, B, or D is incorrect because they do not involve the patient actively participating in inspecting and verifying their own records. Option A discussing obtaining a witness's signature may refer to a different process, such as signing a document to release records to a third party. Option B, paying fees, may be a separate step in obtaining a copy of the records, but is not directly related to the patient's obligation during inspection. Option D, submitting a request form, may also be a separate step in obtaining a copy of the records, but is not specific to the inspection process. In contrast, option C specifically refers to the actions the patient should take during the inspection process.