Confidentiality And Hippa
A multiple choice exam based on information presented in the Confidentiality and HIPPA training course.
- 1.
Which of the following is NOT a best practice for privacy and security?
- A.
Keeping fax machines in areas that are not generally accessible
- B.
Keeping consumer records and other documents containing PHI out of sight
- C.
Documents containing PHI do not need to be shredded
- D.
Keeping medical records rooms locked/secured
Correct Answer
C. Documents containing PHI do not need to be shredded -
- 2.
You always abide by the HIPAA privacy rule
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 3.
PHI stands for Private Health Information
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 4.
Clients need to receive a Copy of Notice of Privacy practices
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
Confidentiality means that data is not to be made available to unauthorized persons
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
How many major concepts are associated with the privacy rule?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Three
Correct Answer
B. Two -
- 7.
Which of the following information is generally considered confidential?
- A.
Demographics
- B.
Diagnosis
- C.
Billing Information
- D.
Dates of Service
- E.
All of the Above
Correct Answer
E. All of the Above -
- 8.
A person's phone number is not considered PHI because it can be located in an online or paper telephone directory.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
If you see other staff violating privacy policies you should?
- A.
Ignore it.
- B.
Give them a helpful, gentle reminder
- C.
Report problems and violations
- D.
Both answer B & C
Correct Answer
D. Both answer B & C -
- 10.
You work in the billing department of your agency and while processing claims, you notice the name of someone you know. Since you are curious, you decide to investigate and you pull their medical record and read it. Is this appropriate?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 11.
You receive a call from staff at a local hospital stating that they need information regarding a former client of yours who is scheduled for surgery. They fax you a release of information form which only authorizes the release of medications but the person on the phone is asking for dates of treatment and diagnoses. How would you respond?
- A.
Tell them everything they need to know because they are calling from a hospital
- B.
Release information regarding medications only
- C.
Refuse to release any information
Correct Answer
B. Release information regarding medications only -
- 12.
Results of tests/procedures can be made available to the clients family if the client is unable to communicate well.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 13.
Each state has the same laws, rules, and/or regulations governing confidentiality of health care information.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 14.
The Federal Regulations on Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records is one example of
- A.
Confidentiality
- B.
Release of information
- C.
Preemption
Correct Answer
C. Preemption -
- 15.
It is NOT important to read and understand your agency's Notice of Privacy Practices
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 16.
Each healthcare provider MUST have a document that describes how information about the client is used by the agency and when the agency will disclose/release it without the client's authorization.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 17.
If a state or federal law or regulation grants the client greater access to their PHI, then it will preempt HIPAA.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 18.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- A.
Staff should have access to and use only the minimum necessary to perform their duties
- B.
Other laws and regulations never take precedence or preempt HIPAA
- C.
PHI includes a long list of individually identifiable data
Correct Answer
B. Other laws and regulations never take precedence or preempt HIPAA -
- 19.
Substance abuse regulations do not allow disclosure with a subpoena unless a court has issued an order following a show cause hearing.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 20.
A release of information must include which of the following?
- A.
Clients name
- B.
A description of information to be disclosed
- C.
An expiration date
- D.
A description of the purpose of disclosure
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 21.
Privacy and security includes which of the following best practices?
- A.
Talking about consumers in public areas or where you can be overheard
- B.
Sharing your computer password with a new staff that does not have their own
- C.
Including PHI in an unecypted email via a public system
- D.
Keeping computer screens out of sight of others
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the above -
- 22.
You are the personnel director of your agency and you receive a phone call from a clerical staff person wanting to file a complaint of unsafe working conditions. In the call, the staff person describes a situation in which a client became verbally abusive to her, she was frightened, felt threatened and there was no one there to assist. She provides the client's name and diagnosis and a copy of the clients demographic information. Is the a violation of confidentiality in this scenario? Yes or No.
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