HIPAA Competency Test 2018
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Forms of Sensitive Information exist in forms of:
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Printed Information
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Spoken
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Electronic
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All of the above
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The HIPAA Competency Test 2018 assesses knowledge on handling sensitive patient information and understanding HIPAA regulations. Key areas include rights to access healthcare records, PHI access protocols, and security rules. Essential for healthcare professionals ensuring compliance and safeguarding patient privacy.
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True or False: An employee may only access or disclose a patient's pHI when this access is part of the employee's job duties.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Except in very limited circumstances, if an employee access or discloses PHI without a patient's written consent or without a job related reason, the employee violates the privacy policy and HIPAA.Rate this question:
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Patients have the rights to inspect and/or receive an electronic copy of their healthcare records.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
It is part of the patient's rights that they can view and have access to their records.Rate this question:
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Which one of these statements are false based on the HIPAA Security Rule
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HIPAA Security Rule concentrates on safeguarding PHI by focusing on the confidentiality, integrity and availability of PHI.
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Integrity means that data or information has not been altered or destroyed in an unauthorized manner.
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Availability means that data or information is not accessible and not useable upon demand only by an authorized person.
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Confidentiality means that data or information is not made available or disclosed to unauthorized persons or processes.
Correct Answer
A. Availability means that data or information is not accessible and not useable upon demand only by an authorized person.Explanation
Availability means that data or information is accessible and is useable upon demand only by an authorized person.Rate this question:
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Which are areas that employees need to be cautious when discussing patient information.
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The nurse's station
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The break room
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Hallways
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Restaurants
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A. The nurse's station
A. The break room
A. Hallways
A. RestaurantsExplanation
All of them are open areas in which your conversation can be overheard and can disclose sensitive information .Rate this question:
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Data should be disposed the following ways:
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Regular trash
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It should be destroyed. It should be kept indefinitely.
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Shredded or placed in locked drawer
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Magnetic media should be wiped or physically destroyed.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Shredded or placed in locked drawer
A. Magnetic media should be wiped or physically destroyed.Explanation
These are appropriate ways to dispose of data.Rate this question:
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Fill in the Blank: Individuals who violate the Practice's Policy will be subject to: _________ _________ __________.
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appropriate disciplinary actionExplanation
Individuals who violate the Practice's Policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. This means that if someone goes against the policies set by the Practice, they will face consequences that are suitable and fitting for their actions. The disciplinary action could vary depending on the severity of the violation, but it will be the appropriate measure taken to address and correct the misconduct.Rate this question:
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A ___________ is lost, stolen, or improperly disposed of or hacked information.
Correct Answer(s)
BreachExplanation
A breach refers to the loss, theft, improper disposal, or hacking of information. This can occur when sensitive data is accessed, disclosed, or used without authorization. A breach can result in the compromise of personal or confidential information, leading to potential harm or misuse of the data.Rate this question:
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Which one of these is not supposed to be notified when there is breach of information?
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The individuals whose information was breached
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The Texas State Attorney General
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The Department of Health and Human Services
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Employees in the company
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A. Employees in the companyExplanation
Even though notifying the employees it is important so they are aware that is occured, it is not mandatory when having to notify about breaches.Rate this question:
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